Azure Data Box for data transfer
Move bulk data to Azure quickly and cost-effectively. Data Box data transfer products help you move data to Azure when busy networks aren’t an option.
Azure Data Box for data transfer to Azure
Easily move terabytes to petabytes of data to the cloud
Use Data Box family of products such as Data Box, Data Box Disk, and Data Box Heavy to move large amounts of data to Azure when you’re limited by time, network availability, or costs. Move your data to Azure using common copy tools such as Robocopy. All data is AES-encrypted, and the devices are wiped clean after upload in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-88 revision 1 standards. Transfer the data to Azure over a network using Data Box Gateway, a virtual appliance.
Data Box
100 TB
total capacity per order
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80 TB usable capacity per order
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One device per order
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Supports Azure Block Blob, Page Blob, Azure Files or Managed Disk,
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Copy data to 10 storage accounts
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1x1/10 Gbps RJ45, 2x10 Gbps SFP+ interface
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Uses AES 256-bit encryption
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Copy data using standard NAS protocols (SMB/NFS)
Data Box Disk
40 TB
total capacity per order
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35 TB usable capacity per order
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Up to five disks per order
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Supports Azure Block Blob, Page Blob, Azure Files or Managed Disk,
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Copy data to one storage account
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USB/SATA II, III interface
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Uses AES 128-bit encryption
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Copy data using Robocopy or similar tools
Data Box Heavy
1 PB
total capacity per order
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800 TB usable capacity per order
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One device per order
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Supports Azure Block Blob, Page Blob, Azure Files or Managed Disk,
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Copy data to 10 storage accounts
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4x1 Gbps RJ45, 4x40 Gbps QSFP+ interface
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Uses AES 256-bit encryption
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Copy data using standard NAS protocols (SMB/NFS)
Data Box Gateway
Virtual device provisioned in your hypervisor
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Storage gateway
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Supports SMB or NFS protocols
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Supports Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files
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Supports Hyper-V and VMware
Use cases
Data Box data transfer devices provide solutions for a variety of use cases. Here are some of the ways Data Box helps you move data to the cloud.
Backup
Azure is an excellent alternative for your off-site backup data, providing a scalable and cost-efficient platform.
Archive
Archiving data for compliance is an important part of an IT manager’s role. The multiple tiers in Azure maximize flexibility for archive data.
Media and entertainment
Media libraries are large and constantly growing. Move them to Azure to create and expand your cloud-based media library.
Big data
Analytics is the key to extracting value from big data. Azure has the tools you need to get the most from your data.
Online data transfer (Data Box Gateway only)
Easily and quickly transfer data to Azure for further compute or archival purposes or to expedite your cloud migration.
Comprehensive security and compliance, built in
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Microsoft invests more than USD$1 billion annually on cybersecurity research and development.
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We employ more than 3,500 security experts who are dedicated to data security and privacy.
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Azure has more certifications than any other cloud provider. View the comprehensive list.
Get started with an Azure free account
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After your credit, move to pay as you go to keep building with the same free services. Pay only if you use more than your free monthly amounts.
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What our customers are saying
Data Box helped Oceaneering move underwater inspection data from ship to Azure in record time
"Thanks to Azure Data Box, data that used to take seven months to get to the customer now takes about a week."
Mark Stevens, Digital Innovation Director, Oceaneering
Data Box Disk met LG’s autonomous vehicle program requirements, including portability, security, and fast turnaround time
"We needed a way to transfer massive amounts of data for our autonomous vehicle projects, which are based all around the world. The solution needed to be portable, simple to use, cost-effective, and, of course, very secure. Azure Data Box Disk met all of those criteria."
Hyoyuel (Andy) Kim, Senior Manager, Vehicle Component Company, LG Electronics