Data that is moved to Azure over the network isn't always as fast as required for organizations. With the Azure Data Box solution, you can send terabytes of data into Azure quickly. You can order this Data Box solution from the Azure portal. You will then receive a Data Box storage device with a storage capacity, which can be used to transfer the data securely.
Azure offers the following three different types of storage device:
- Data Box: This device, with 100 TB of capacity, uses standard network attached storage (NAS) protocols and common copy tools. It features AES 256-bit encryption for safer transit.
- Data Box Disk: This device had a capacity of 8 TB with SSD storage (with packs of up to 5 for a total of 40 TB). It has a USB/SATA interface and has 128-bit encryption.
- Data Box Heavy (Preview): This is a self-contained device that is designed to lift 1 PB...