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Panzura CloudFS
San Francisco, California, USA
What it is
Panzura CloudFS gives distributed organizations access to a shared file data set held in object storage. It presents the same data through SMB, NFS, and S3, with a global namespace, local caching, and edge synchronization in a hybrid deployment. Peer-to-peer locking propagates among sites and supports byte-range locks for simultaneous edits within a file. Immutable snapshots can run as often as every 60 seconds, providing point-in-time recovery for files and folders. File and folder geofencing rules apply at the node across the three protocols. Panzura says CloudFS encrypts data at rest with AES 256-bit algorithms and in transit with TLS 1.3, and that its cryptographic module received FIPS 140-3 validation. The product runs on bare metal and lists Nutanix, VMware, Proxmox, and Linux KVM as certified hypervisor partners. Additional capabilities include Grafana Cloud monitoring, a Microsoft 365 Copilot connection through Panzura Nexus, and Threat Control for behavioral detection and response. Pricing is available on request.
For and against
For
- Serves the same data over SMB, NFS, and S3.
- Peer-to-peer byte-range locking supports simultaneous file edits.
- Snapshots can run as often as every 60 seconds.
- Geofencing rules apply across all three protocols.
Against
- Pricing is available only on request.
- Deployment is listed as hybrid and self-hosted.
The verdict
CloudFS combines shared file access across distributed sites with locking, snapshots, and node-enforced geofencing. Organizations considering it will need to request pricing and assess its hybrid deployment model.
Who it suits
CloudFS is aimed at distributed organizations, including teams in AEC, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and entertainment, and the public sector. It suits organizations that need shared file access across locations and the listed protocols.
Plans and prices
Panzura CloudFS
Capacity-based licensing; contact sales for pricing
Read 4 Oct 2026 · panzura.com
On the record
- AI integration
- Panzura Nexus connects CloudFS files to Microsoft 365 Copilot, with permissions evaluated at query time, according to Panzura.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Cloud integrations
- Panzura lists certified object-store partners including Dell, Backblaze, MinIO, Nutanix Objects, Scality, StorageGRID, and Virtustream.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Data services
- Panzura Data Services Essentials is included with each CloudFS deployment; its Standard tier adds search, audit trails, and one-click recovery.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Panzura states that CloudFS encrypts data at rest with AES 256-bit algorithms and data in transit with TLS 1.3.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- FIPS validation
- Panzura says its CloudFS cryptographic module was validated by NIST under FIPS 140-3 on November 22, 2024, at Security Level 1 with life-cycle assurance at Level 3.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Geofencing
- File and folder geofencing rules are enforced at the node across SMB, NFS, and S3.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Global locking
- Its peer-to-peer locking propagates across sites and supports byte-range locking for simultaneous edits within a file.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Infrastructure
- CloudFS runs on bare metal and Panzura lists Nutanix, VMware, Proxmox, and Linux KVM as certified hypervisor partners.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Panzura presents CloudFS for distributed organizations and names AEC, banking and financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and entertainment, and public sector among its industries.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Monitoring integration
- The product page describes native Grafana Cloud integration through a secure connector that requires no inbound firewall ports.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Protocols
- It serves the same data set over native SMB, NFS, and S3.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- CloudFS provides one authoritative global file data set in object storage for distributed sites to access directly.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Snapshots
- Immutable snapshots can run as often as every 60 seconds, with point-in-time recovery for files and folders.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Panzura provides a Service Hub for support and says a team can release a lock left by an offline user without a support ticket.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Threat detection
- Panzura describes Threat Control as using behavioral detection for ransomware, mass deletion, and data exfiltration, with automated quarantine and granular restoration.panzura.com · read 4 Oct 2026
