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Storage Options

Shared Storage​

Network Drives (NetApp)​

For high-performance, secure, and centralized data management, Texas A&M utilizes enterprise-grade NetApp architecture. This is known as the "R" drive for students.

  • Storage: 30TB shared across the college
  • Best For: Departmental file shares, critical administrative data, high-performance computing (HPC) environments, and structured database storage.
  • Key Features:
    • Automated snapshots and robust disaster recovery
    • High availability and fast data throughput
    • Strict compliance with university security controls for sensitive data

Cloud Storage​

Google Drive​

Available to students and specific campus groups utilizing the Google Workspace for Education ecosystem.

  • Storage: 25GB per drive (see below for expansion options)
  • Best For: Collaborative group projects, Video and Photo content, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides workflows, and sharing files within the tamu.edu Google environment.
  • Key Features:
    • Web based collaborative storage

OneDrive​

As part of Texas A&M's Microsoft 365 suite, OneDrive is the primary recommended cloud storage solution for individual faculty, staff, and students.

  • Storage: 25GB per drive (see below for expansion options)
  • Best For: Real-time collaboration within the Microsoft Office ecosystem (Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Key Features:
    • Web based collaborative storage

Additional Quotas​

You can request additional storage to be added to a Shared Google Drive or OneDrive (Teams) drive.

Additional Storage Request

Personal Storage

Managing your personal files ensures university resources remain dedicated to academic and institutional mission-critical workloads.

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Never store Confidential or Restricted university data (such as SSNs, health records, or proprietary research) on personal cloud accounts (e.g., personal iCloud, personal Dropbox) or unencrypted personal devices.

  • Local Device Storage: For temporary, non-sensitive drafts, utilizing your university-issued or personal computer's local drive is acceptable. However, local drives are not automatically backed up by the university.
  • External Hardware: For massive media files or personal archives, encrypted external hard drives or SSDs are recommended.