Azure Data Box

Azure Data box is a great way to transfer large amount of data into Azure regardless if its a one time transfer, incremental transfer or periodic uploads.

Data Box DiskData BoxData Box Heavy
40 TB
total capacity per order
100 TB
total capacity per order
1 PB
total capacity per order
35 TB usable capacity per order80 TB usable capacity per order800 TB usable capacity per order
Up to five disks per orderOne device per orderOne device per order
Supports Azure Block Blob, Page Blob, Azure Files or Managed DiskSupports Azure Block Blob, Page Blob, Azure Files or Managed DiskSupports Azure Block Blob, Page Blob, Azure Files or Managed Disk
Copy data to one storage accountCopy data to 10 storage accountsCopy data to 10 storage accounts
USB/SATA II, III interface1×1/10 Gbps RJ45, 2×10 Gbps SFP+ interface4×1 Gbps RJ45, 4×40 Gbps QSFP+ interface
Uses AES 128-bit encryptionUses AES 256-bit encryptionUses AES 256-bit encryption
Copy data using Robocopy or similar toolsCopy data using standard NAS protocols (SMB/NFS)Copy data using standard NAS protocols (SMB/NFS)

As you can see below, Data Box Heavy is not available in Canada Central region and availability is going to vary from region to region.

The East US region show availability for all Data Box products.

Once you place the order, Microsoft will ship you the appropriate device along with instructions on how to export the data.

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