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When setting up a new cluster, it is important to consider the type of storage configuration that is supported. Different configurations fulfill different requirements, depending on the intended use and the amount of data that needs to be stored. In general, a supported cluster configuration should be reliable, performant, and offer enough storage capacity to meet your needs.
Therefore, before starting to deploy a cluster, you should be familiar with the supported cluster configuration offering of APEX File Storage for AWS. Based on your actual business needs and future growth, choose an SSD or HDD cluster configuration that meets your requirements.