Public Preview: Announcing the Next generation Azure Data Box Devices

We’re excited to announce the preview of Azure Data Box 120 and Azure Data Box 525, our next-generation compact, NVMe-based Data Box devices. These new devices incorporate several improvements to accelerate offline data transfers to Azure, including: 

• Fast copy - Built with NVMe drives for high-speed transfers and improved reliability and support for faster network connections 
• Easy to use - larger capacity offering (525 TB) in a compact form-factor for easy handling 
• Resilient- Ruggedized devices built to withstand rough conditions during transport 
• Secure - Enhanced physical, hardware and software security features 
• Broader availability – Presence in more Azure regions, meeting local compliance standards and regulations

Read more about what's new here.
Sign up for the Preview 

The Preview is available in the US, Canada, EU, UK, and US Gov Azure regions, and we will continue to expand to more regions in the coming months.  If you are interested in the preview, we want to hear from you.  

• Customers can sign up here   
• ISV partners can sign up here 

You can learn more about the all-new Data Box devices here. We are committed to continuing to deliver innovative solutions to lower the barrier for bringing data to Azure. Your feedback is important to us. Tell us what you think about the new Azure Data Box preview by writing to us at DataBoxPM@microsoft.com – we can’t wait to hear from you.