Microsoft Azure Archive Storage Reserved Capacity 100 TB
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive Storage Reserved Capacity for 3 years in US East 2, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data archiving.
- Cost Savings: Lock in predictable pricing for 100 TB of archive storage over 3 years, reducing long-term data retention costs.
- Data Durability: Benefit from geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS) for enhanced data protection and availability.
- Compliance Ready: Meet regulatory and archival requirements with a secure, long-term storage solution.
- Performance Tier: Access data from the archive tier, optimized for infrequent access and deep storage needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 terabytes of Microsoft Azure Archive Storage Reserved Capacity for a 3-year term, located in the US East 2 region. It is designed for data that is accessed infrequently but requires long-term retention and high durability.
Businesses with significant archival needs, such as legal firms, financial institutions, or healthcare organizations, utilize this to meet compliance mandates and reduce storage expenses for cold data. It integrates directly into Azure environments, providing a scalable and secure storage foundation.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of storage space at a predictable cost for the duration of the commitment.
- Archive Tier Access: Optimized for cost-effective storage of data accessed less than once a year.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS): Ensures data is replicated across multiple regions for maximum durability and availability.
- 3-Year Term: Provides a fixed price and capacity commitment, simplifying budgeting and long-term planning.
- US East 2 Region: Offers data residency and performance benefits for organizations operating within or serving this geographic area.
This reserved capacity solution is ideal for SMB and mid-market companies needing to manage large volumes of infrequently accessed data cost-effectively and compliantly.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, such as financial records, legal documents, or system logs, for extended periods. This ensures compliance with regulatory mandates and provides a readily accessible archive for audits or historical review.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance focus
Streamline Compliance and Retention Policies
Streamline the implementation of corporate data retention policies by dedicating cost-effective storage for compliance-bound data. This simplifies management and reduces the risk of non-compliance penalties associated with data loss or improper storage.
regulated industries, data governance programs, business continuity planning, risk management frameworks
Automate Cost-Effective Cold Storage
Automate the process of moving infrequently accessed data to a cost-optimized archive tier, significantly reducing overall storage expenditures. This allows businesses to retain valuable historical data without the high costs associated with active storage tiers.
large data volume environments, budget-conscious IT departments, data lifecycle management, operational efficiency focus
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees storage space and predictable costs for large-scale archival needs over a 3-year term.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the most cost-effective solution for data accessed infrequently but requiring long-term retention.
Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data across multiple Azure regions, protecting against regional outages.
3-Year Commitment
Locks in pricing and capacity, simplifying budgeting and ensuring long-term data storage strategy alignment.
US East 2 Region
Offers specific data residency and latency benefits for organizations with operations or users in the eastern United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain transaction records, policy documents, and audit trails for many years to comply with strict regulatory requirements like SOX and FINRA.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and discovery data for extended periods to meet legal discovery obligations and professional standards.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and life sciences companies are required to store patient records, research data, and clinical trial information for decades to comply with HIPAA and other health regulations.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must maintain public records, historical data, and operational logs for extended durations to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with public record laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Archive Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a subscription service that allows you to reserve a specific amount of storage capacity (100 TB in this case) in the Azure Archive storage tier for a fixed term (3 years) at a predetermined price. This is ideal for data that is accessed very infrequently but needs to be retained for long periods.
What does RA-GRS mean?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary region for durability and availability, and you can access the data from either the primary or secondary region.
Who is this service for?
This service is designed for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that have significant amounts of data requiring long-term retention for compliance, regulatory, or historical purposes. It is not intended for frequently accessed data.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.