Which S3 storage class is designed for data accessed less frequently, with retrieval fees?

The S3 Standard-IA (Infrequent Access) storage class is specifically designed for data that is accessed less frequently but still requires rapid access when needed. It offers lower storage costs compared to the S3 Standard storage class while incurring retrieval fees when data is accessed. This storage class is ideal for use cases where the data does not need to be accessed continuously but still must be available quickly when it is required.

This storage class is beneficial for storing data such as backups and older files that are not accessed regularly but should be retrievable at a moment's notice. The combination of lower storage costs and retrieval fees makes it cost-effective for infrequently accessed data compared to other storage classes that do not have these fees or are designed for more frequent access.

Other storage classes, while they may offer varying benefits, do not specifically cater to infrequent access with retrieval fees in the same manner as S3 Standard-IA. For instance, S3 Standard is geared towards frequently accessed data, while S3 Glacier Deep Archive is designed for long-term archival storage where access times are longer and retrieval is more costly. S3 One Zone-IA also targets infrequent access, but it stores data in a single availability zone, limiting data durability compared to S3