[Launched] Generally Available: Announcing the Next generation Azure Data Box Devices

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Overview of Next Generation Azure Data Box Devices

Microsoft has announced the general availability of the next generation Azure Data Box devices, specifically the Azure Data Box 120 and Azure Data Box 525. These devices are designed to enhance the process of transferring large amounts of data into Azure Storage by offering faster, more reliable, and secure offline data ingestion solutions[2][3][4].

Key Features and Improvements

The new Azure Data Box devices incorporate several key features and improvements:

  • Fast Data Transfer: They utilize NVMe devices to achieve faster data transfer rates, with speeds reaching up to 7 GBps for medium to large files, offering a significant improvement over previous models[1][3].
  • Resilience and Security: The devices are ruggedized to withstand rough transportation conditions and offer secure data transfer protocols to ensure data integrity and confidentiality[2][3].
  • Ease of Use: The devices are designed for ease of handling, with larger capacities offered in a compact form factor, such as the 525 TB model[3].
  • Broader Availability: These devices are now available in multiple Azure regions, including the US, US Gov, Canada, EU, and the UK, with plans for further expansion to meet local compliance standards[3][4].

Applications and Benefits

The next generation Azure Data Box devices are ideal for transferring petabytes of data into Azure for various applications such as backup, archival, data analytics, media and entertainment, and workload migrations. Customers have reported satisfaction with the reliability and efficiency of these devices, highlighting them as essential assets for large-scale data migration projects[2][3].

As of now, Microsoft has not released an update on the azure.microsoft.com/updates page with the specific ID 490143 that matches the query, so details from that specific update are not available in the provided search results. However, the general announcement and features of the next-generation Azure Data Box devices have been widely documented across various platforms[2][3][4].

อ้างอิงค์ : https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=490143

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