What is Azure Data Box?
Azure Data Box is a family of physical devices for secure offline transfer of large data volumes to Azure. The service is ideal when network transfer would be too slow or too expensive.
Core Features
- Physical devices in various capacities (8 TB to 1 PB)
- AES-256 encryption and secure erasure
- Import and export from/to Azure
- Robust, tamper-evident packaging
- Seamless integration with Azure Storage
Typical Use Cases
- Initial cloud migration of large data volumes
- Disaster recovery and backup archives
- Migration of media and video data
Benefits
- Faster than network transfer for large data volumes
- Cost-effective: No egress costs
- Secure: Hardware encryption and secure erasure
- Simple: No complex network configuration
Integration with innFactory
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, innFactory supports you with Azure Data Box: planning large data migrations, coordination with Azure services, and post-migration validation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Data Box variants are available?
Data Box Disk (8 TB SSD), Data Box (100 TB), Data Box Heavy (1 PB). Choose based on data volume and timeframe.
How secure is the transfer?
AES-256 encryption, TPM chip, tamper-evident packaging. After upload, all data is erased according to NIST 800-88.
How long does the process take?
Order to delivery: 1-2 weeks. Data copy time depends on volume. Return and upload: 1-2 weeks. Total: 3-4 weeks.
Can I also export data?
Yes, Data Box Export enables offline transfer from Azure to on-premises, e.g., for disaster recovery or compliance archiving.
