Baidu Storage Gateway review
A focused hybrid gateway for exposing Baidu Object Storage through NFS and CIFS.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Baidu Storage Gateway connects local environments with Baidu Object Storage (BOS) through a hybrid deployment model. It is designed for enterprise applications and multiple hosts that need to read and write cloud storage as a file system. NFS and CIFS access support common file-based workflows, while BOS protocol conversion helps applications work with object storage without changing their file-oriented access pattern. Windows and Linux are supported, and deployments can run within a VPC or in a local environment.
The gateway’s main strength is its blend of file access and edge behavior. Local caching keeps frequently accessed data closer to users or applications, while asynchronous synchronization sends data to cloud storage. File sharing between cloud hosts supports shared access patterns, and the available standard, enhanced, performance, and local specifications provide several deployment choices. The product is particularly well aligned with organizations already using BOS and needing a bridge between local infrastructure and cloud storage rather than a general-purpose multi-cloud gateway.
Pricing is paid, with published starting pricing of 450. The listed plans include Local specifications and Standard plans with 100 GB of cloud disk; the available plan listings do not establish distinct differences among repeated entries. Pay-as-you-go pricing is also available, and public network bandwidth is billed separately. Regional pricing is presented for mainland China and Hong Kong, with the starting figure associated with the mainland China region. Choose Baidu Storage Gateway when BOS compatibility, NFS/CIFS access, caching, and hybrid deployment are priorities. Organizations seeking broader cloud-target coverage or a free entry plan should consider alternatives.
Baidu Storage Gateway pros and cons
- Where it wins
- NFS and CIFS access for file-based applications
- Local caching with asynchronous synchronization to BOS
- Cloud VPC and local gateway deployment options
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on Baidu Object Storage rather than multiple cloud targets
- No free plan is available
- Public network bandwidth is billed separately
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