# Storage region vs Instance region - few choices

**URL:** <https://deeptalk.lambda.ai/t/storage-region-vs-instance-region-few-choices/3858>\
**Category:** Technical Help\
**Created:** [July 6, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://deeptalk.lambda.ai/t/storage-region-vs-instance-region-few-choices/3858 "2023-07-06T18:15:19Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 6, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://deeptalk.lambda.ai/t/storage-region-vs-instance-region-few-choices/3858/1 "2023-07-06T18:15:19Z")

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I am trying to setup my first instance but…

- The only region available for cloud/persistent storage is Texas
- Of the only 2 instances currently available neither is available in Texas

We are currently using these GPUs to train our models.

Is this what I should expect:

- Very few instance types available at any moment and likely not the instance type that i want?
- Not being able to launch an instance than can connect to my storage?

Also, I requested an instance:  
How long does it take for the instance to be available?  
Even when available I am concerned that it will be in the wrong region.

Thanks,  
John