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frequently asked questions, cryptographic algorithm, regions, pricing, security compliance, key ceremony, critical security parameters, cryptographic module, security Level, fips, provisioning and operations |
hs-crypto |
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Read to get answers for questions about {{site.data.keyword.cloud}} {{site.data.keyword.hscrypto}} pricing. {: shortdesc}
{: #faq-how-charge-hpcs} {: faq} {: support}
Each provisioned operational crypto unit is charged $2.13 USD per hour. If you also enable failover crypto units, each failover crypto unit is also charged the same as the operational crypto unit.
The first 5 keystores, including KMS key rings and EP11 keystores, are free of charge. Each additional key ring or EP11 keystore is charged with a tiered pricing starting at $225 USD per month. For keystores that are created or connected less than a month, the cost is prorated based on actual days within the month.
The detailed pricing plan{: external} is available for your reference.
The following example shows a total charge of 30 days (720 hours). The user enables two operational crypto units and two failover crypto units for cross-region high availability. The user also creates 10 KMS keystores and 12 GREP11 keystores. The first five keystores, including both KMS key rings and GREP11 keystores, are free of charge.
| Pricing components | Cost for 30 days (720 hours) |
|---|---|
| Operational crypto unit 1 | $1533.6 (30x24x2.13) |
| Operational crypto unit 2 | $1533.6 (30x24x2.13) |
| Failover crypto unit 1 | $1533.6 (30x24x2.13) |
| Failover crypto unit 2 | $1533.6 (30x24x2.13) |
| 10 KMS key rings and 12 GREP11 keystores | $3795 (5x0+15x225+2x210) |
| Total charge | $9929.4 |
| {: caption="A standard plan billing example of 30 days" caption-side="bottom"} |
How am I charged for my use of {{site.data.keyword.hscrypto}} with {{site.data.keyword.uko_full_notm}}?
{: #faq-how-charge-hpcs-uko} {: faq} {: support}
Each provisioned operational crypto unit is charged $2.13 USD per hour. After you connect to an external keystore of any type, the {{site.data.keyword.uko_full_notm}} base price of $5.00 USD/hour is charged.
The first 5 internal keystores and the very first external keystore are free of charge. Each additional internal or external keystore is charged with a tiered pricing starting at $225 USD or $70 USD per month, respectively. For keystores that are created or connected less than a month, the cost is prorated based on actual days within the month.
The detailed pricing plan{: external} is available for your reference.
The following example shows a total charge of 30 days (720 hours). The user enables two operational crypto units in the service instance, and creates 22 internal keystores and 15 external keystores. The first 5 internal keystores and the first external keystore are free of charge.
| Pricing components | Cost for 30 days (720 hours) |
|---|---|
| Operational crypto unit 1 | $1533.6 (30x24x2.13) |
| Operational crypto unit 2 | $1533.6 (30x24x2.13) |
| 22 internal keystores | $3795 (5x0+15x225+2x210) |
| 15 external keystores | $980 (1x0+14x70) |
| {{site.data.keyword.uko_full_notm}} connection | $3600 (30x24x5.00) |
| Total charge | $11442.2 |
| {: caption="A {{site.data.keyword.uko_full_notm}} billing example of 30 days" caption-side="bottom"} |
{: #faq-free-trial} {: faq}
If you have a promo code{: external}, you can apply your promo code and get two crypto units at no charge for 30 days.