Azure / Model configuration

text-embedding-3-small · version 1

AU processing documented

The current regional availability matrix lists this embedding model in Australia East for Standard/Regional usage billing.

The important distinction:The embedding request is regional; vector index and source-document residency remain separate decisions. Retires 9 February 2028.

Source review: 09 Nov 2026 · Named model configuration; confirm live account availability

Model coverage

text-embedding-3-small · version 1

API access

Azure subscription and model deployment; check quota and live availability

Billing

Pay per token; USD $0.022 per 1M input tokens

Capacity commitment

No reserved capacity required for this service category.

Storage

Inference is region-scoped in Australia East. Embedding indexes and source documents have separate storage locations.

Retention and training

Inputs and outputs are not used to train base models without permission. Abuse monitoring may retain flagged samples for human review unless eligible Modified Abuse Monitoring terms apply. Stateful features can store content.

Ownership and control

Microsoft operates this Azure service. Australian processing does not establish Australian ownership.

What to check before using it

Create a Standard deployment in Australia East.
Keep the vector database and source documents in an acceptable location.
Check quota, supported dimensions and current endpoint identifier.

Still to verify

Vector database location for a full retrieval workflow
Live deployment availability for the intended subscription
Feature-specific storage and abuse-monitoring terms

Sources and supported claims

Documentation

Azure model and region availability ↗

Microsoft lists text-embedding-3-small · version 1 for Standard/Regional deployment in Australia East. Standard/Regional prompts and responses are processed in the deployment region.