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Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive

What is it?​

Amazon S3's lowest-cost storage class, designed for long-term data retention with very infrequent access.

What is it for?​

Store data that requires long-term retention (7-10 years or more) with very infrequent access, meeting regulatory and compliance requirements.

Use Cases​

  • Historical data archiving
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Medical records retention
  • Digital media storage
  • Long-term backup
  • Scientific data preservation

Key Points​

  • Minimum Cost: The most economical storage option in S3
  • Durability: 99.999999999% (11 nines)
  • Retrieval Time: 12-48 hours
  • Minimum Commitment: 180 days
  • Encryption: Automatic at rest
  • Integration: Compatible with S3 Lifecycle

Comparison with Other Storage Classes​

  • S3 Glacier Deep Archive: Optimized for rarely accessed data, with lowest cost but longer retrieval time.
  • Other S3 Classes: Offer faster access but at higher cost, more suitable for more frequently accessed data.