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# TCO Calculator

Use this calculator to simulate different scenarios and directly evaluate their impact on ROI. It aids in formulating an optimal data policy for your organization by considering current or future hardware. Additionally, the calculator assists enterprises in identifying data usage patterns, distinguishing between frequently and infrequently accessed data.

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Navigate to System -> Configuration -> Storage Cost to view and enter cost details for each connected storage. Here, all storage configured in Nodeum will be displayed.

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Click this button to access a form that helps you estimate your storage costs. There are separate forms for off-premise and on-premise storage. The off-premise form includes egress and command charges, while the on-premise form details floor space costs and energy consumption.

<figure><img src="https://www.nodeum.io/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2020-09-49-18-26-AM.png" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Off Premise Storage Cost Calculator</p></figcaption></figure>

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