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How long does it take to download A Server Image?
30 GB
about 40m on 100 Mbps
A Server Image is typically about 30 GB. About the size of a season and a half of HD TV.
Download time by connection speed
| Connection speed | Download time |
|---|---|
| 1 Mbps | 2d 18h |
| 5 Mbps | 13h 20m |
| 10 Mbps | 6h 40m |
| 25 Mbps | 2h 40m |
| 50 Mbps | 1h 20m |
| 100 Mbps | 40m |
| 250 Mbps | 16m |
| 500 Mbps | 8m |
| 1000 Mbps | 4m |
⏱️ Download time calculator
About downloading a server image
A full virtual server or VM image is often 20-50 GB.
Snapshot images compress well — enable compression before transferring off-site.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to download a server image on 100 Mbps?
- At 100 Mbps, A Server Image (about 30 GB) downloads in roughly 40m.
- How long on a slow 10 Mbps connection?
- On a 10 Mbps connection it takes about 6h 40m.
- How big is a server image?
- A Server Image is typically about 30 GB. A full virtual server or VM image is often 20-50 GB.