are network volumes slower than "normal" volumes? | Runpod | Page 1

bronze gull May 22, 2024, 9:34 AM

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Hey everyone! I've been experimenting with network volumes because of their perk of not needing to reinstall everything whenever my pod 'looses' its GPU. However, I've noticed that the upload/download speeds are pretty slow every time I use them. Has anyone else experienced this? Do these volumes need a few hours or days to reach optimal performance, similar to AWS? I'd really appreciate any insights or experiences you might have!

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nocturne stag May 22, 2024, 9:41 AM

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Network volumes disk speed is significantly slower but shouldn't impact upload and download speeds.

bronze gull May 22, 2024, 9:55 AM

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The documentation says about network volumes: " Everything is stored on high-speed NVME SSDs to ensure best performance." Why is NVME slow, suddenly?

nocturne stag May 22, 2024, 9:56 AM

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Its accessed over network and not directly attached to the machine.

#are network volumes slower than "normal" volumes?