Amazon S3 Glacier Storage Classes

Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes provide purpose-built solutions for data archiving with the highest performance, most retrieval flexibility, and lowest cost archive storage in the cloud. Designed for 99.999999999% (11 nines) data durability and virtually unlimited scalability.

Choose from three optimized storage classes:

• S3 Glacier Instant Retrieval: Archive storage with milliseconds access for medical images, news media, and genomics data that need immediate availability
• S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval: Cost-effective option for backup and disaster recovery with retrieval in minutes to hours, including free bulk retrievals in 5-12 hours
• S3 Glacier Deep Archive: Lowest cost storage at $0.00099 per GB-month for compliance archives and long-term preservation with 12-48 hour retrieval

Key benefits include:

• Comprehensive security with encryption, compliance certifications (SEC Rule 17a-4, HIPAA, GDPR), and AWS CloudTrail integration
• No minimum commitments - pay only for what you use with no upfront fees
• Extensive partner ecosystem with thousands of integrated solutions
• Multiple retrieval options to balance cost with performance needs

Perfect for media workflows, healthcare records, regulatory compliance, and long-term backup retention across industries like financial services, healthcare, and media.