Question 1

What is Azure Data Box?

Accepted Answer

Azure Data Box is a series of hardware appliances, devices that move data to Azure when busy networks aren’t an option. Data Box users can move large amounts of data to Azure when they are limited by time, network availability, or costs, 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.

Question 2

How much does Azure Data Box cost?

Accepted Answer

Azure Data Box starts at $345.

Question 3

Who uses Azure Data Box?

Accepted Answer

The most common users of Azure Data Box are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).