The 45 pound Azure Data Box is meant to allow enterprises to quickly and securely move their data into the cloud. Microsoft describes it as a “ruggedized, tamper-resistant and human-manageable applications that will help organizations overcome the data transfer barriers that can block productivity and slow innovation.” We built the Data Box from the ground up to meet the following needs for our customers: -Secure – Tamper-resistant appliance which supports 256 bit AES encryption on your data -Tough – Built using the toughest materials to handle the inevitable bumps and bruises during transport, without requiring external packaging -Easy to use –Plugs right into your network, can store approximately 100 TB, and uses NAS protocols (SMB/CIFS) -Simple – Rent it, fill it up and return it - all tracked in the Azure Portal -Partner Supported – Integrated with a global array of industry-leading Azure partners
