AWS Storage Gateway
Seamlessly Bridge Your On-Premises Infrastructure with AWS Cloud Storage
AWS Storage Gateway is a hybrid cloud storage service that gives your organisation secure, low-latency access to virtually unlimited AWS cloud storage - without requiring a complete infrastructure overhaul. Whether you are looking to extend your data centre, modernise backup workflows, or reduce reliance on costly on-premises hardware, Storage Gateway delivers a flexible and proven path to the cloud.
As an authorised AWS partner, TechPower helps enterprise IT teams deploy, configure, and optimise Storage Gateway to align with your specific workloads and business objectives.
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Overview
AWS Storage Gateway connects your existing on-premises environment to AWS storage services including Amazon S3, Amazon S3 Glacier, Amazon EBS, and AWS Backup. It operates through a software appliance - deployable as a virtual machine or a physical hardware appliance - that integrates with your existing applications using standard storage protocols such as NFS, SMB, and iSCSI.
The result is a transparent, hybrid storage environment where your teams work with familiar interfaces while your data benefits from cloud-scale durability, security, and cost efficiency.
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Key Capabilities
S3 File Gateway
- Provides NFS and SMB access to Amazon S3 object storage
- Enables file-based applications to store and retrieve data in S3 without code changes
- Supports local caching of frequently accessed data for low-latency performance
- Ideal for file shares, content repositories, and data lake ingestion pipelines
FSx File Gateway
- Delivers low-latency access to fully managed Windows file shares in Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
- Optimised for Windows-based workloads requiring Active Directory integration
- Reduces WAN latency through on-premises caching of recently accessed files
- Suited for branch office file sharing and distributed Windows environments
Volume Gateway
- Presents cloud-backed iSCSI block storage volumes to on-premises applications
- Operates in two modes - Cached Volumes (primary data in AWS, cached locally) and Stored Volumes (primary data on-premises, asynchronously backed up to AWS)
- Supports point-in-time snapshots stored as Amazon EBS snapshots
- Useful for disaster recovery, cloud bursting, and tiered storage strategies
Tape Gateway
- Emulates a physical tape library using a virtual tape infrastructure backed by Amazon S3 and S3 Glacier
- Integrates with leading backup applications including Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, and others
- Eliminates physical tape management while preserving existing backup processes
- Reduces long-term archival costs compared to on-premises tape infrastructure
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Key Benefits for Enterprise IT
- Cost Reduction - Eliminate or reduce capital expenditure on on-premises storage hardware by shifting to scalable cloud storage with pay-as-you-use pricing
- Operational Continuity - Applications continue using familiar protocols (NFS, SMB, iSCSI) with no changes required to existing workflows
- Enhanced Data Protection - Built-in encryption in transit and at rest, combined with AWS durability standards, strengthens your data protection posture
- Simplified Disaster Recovery - Cloud-backed snapshots and volumes provide reliable recovery points without the overhead of secondary data centres
- Scalable Architecture - Storage capacity scales on demand, removing the need to forecast and provision for future growth
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Common Use Cases
Backup and Archive Modernisation
Replace physical tape libraries and ageing backup appliances with a virtual tape infrastructure that integrates with your current backup software. Archival data moves automatically to Amazon S3 Glacier for cost-effective long-term retention.
Hybrid File Storage for Distributed Teams
Support branch offices and remote sites with fast, locally cached access to centralised file shares hosted in AWS. IT teams manage a single cloud-based storage environment rather than maintaining hardware at every location.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Use Volume Gateway to maintain cloud-backed block storage with point-in-time snapshots. In the event of a failure, volumes can be restored in AWS quickly - reducing recovery time and eliminating the need for duplicate on-premises infrastructure.
Cloud Data Lake Ingestion
Use S3 File Gateway to stream file-based data directly into Amazon S3 for analytics, machine learning, and data processing pipelines - with no changes to upstream application behaviour.
On-Premises Storage Tiering
Extend the capacity of existing on-premises storage environments by transparently tiering cold or infrequently accessed data to AWS, freeing up local resources for active workloads.
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How TechPower Helps
Choosing the right Storage Gateway configuration requires a clear understanding of your workloads, network topology, recovery objectives, and long-term storage strategy. TechPower brings together deep AWS expertise and enterprise IT experience to ensure your deployment delivers measurable value from day one.
When you work with TechPower, you benefit from:
- Independent Guidance - We assess your environment and recommend the right gateway type and deployment model based on your actual requirements
- Procurement Simplicity - A single point of contact for licensing, support, and ongoing management
- Deployment Support - Hands-on assistance with installation, configuration, and integration into your existing infrastructure
- Ongoing Optimisation - Proactive monitoring and recommendations to reduce costs and improve performance over time
- AWS Partnership - Direct access to AWS resources, escalation paths, and programme benefits through our authorised partner status
Ready to modernise your storage infrastructure? Contact the TechPower team today to discuss how AWS Storage Gateway can fit into your hybrid cloud strategy.