In object storage, external outbound traffic refers to the amount of data transmitted from the data center within the object storage service to the public internet. External outbound traffic is generated whenever a user downloads or accesses an object stored in the object storage service.
Outbound external network traffic is typically calculated based on the total amount of data transmitted, measured in bytes. This includes the volume of data transferred to users via protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, or FTP. The generation of outbound external network traffic primarily depends on the usage patterns of object storage – for example, the frequency with which users access objects, the size of those objects, and the number of times objects are downloaded.
External outbound traffic represents an important cost factor for object storage service providers. Some providers may charge based on the actual amount of external outbound traffic, while others may offer a traffic-based billing model.
It is important to note that outbound traffic to the external network from Object Storage differs from traffic within the same data center (e.g., data transfers between different services provided by the same cloud service provider). Outbound traffic to the external network refers to data leaving the Object Storage service provider's network and entering the public internet.
