Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity HOT LRS 10 TB US EAST 2
Secure 10 TB of Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity for Hot LRS in US East 2, ensuring consistent performance and predictable costs for your critical business data.
- Predictable Performance: Guarantees capacity for your Hot LRS file shares, preventing performance degradation during peak usage.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for 10 TB of storage over a 1-year term, reducing overall expenditure compared to pay-as-you-go.
- High Availability: Leverages Azure's Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) for resilience against local hardware failures within a datacenter.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements by providing dedicated, geographically located storage resources in US East 2.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 TB of reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure Files using Hot Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) in the US East 2 region. It guarantees the availability of your Hot tier file share capacity, ensuring consistent performance and predictable costs for your business-critical data.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reservation fits into environments requiring reliable file storage for applications, user shares, or data archiving. It is deployed within your Azure subscription, integrating directly with your existing cloud infrastructure.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserves 10 TB of Hot tier storage, ensuring availability for your file shares.
- Cost Savings: Offers a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go for a 1-year commitment.
- Locally Redundant Storage (LRS): Provides data protection against hardware failures within a single Azure datacenter.
- US East 2 Region: Deploys resources in a specific, high-demand Azure geographic location.
- Subscription Billing: Managed as a recurring subscription within your Azure billing.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking cost-effective, high-performance file storage in Azure.
What This Enables
Enable consistent file share performance
Enable teams to guarantee the availability and performance of critical file shares for applications and user data. This ensures that essential business operations are not impacted by fluctuating demand on shared storage resources.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure, on-premises data centers
Streamline cloud storage cost management
Streamline budgeting and financial planning by locking in the cost for 10 TB of Hot LRS file storage for a full year. This predictable pricing model helps avoid unexpected overages and supports efficient IT expenditure.
subscription-based IT services, managed cloud environments, multi-cloud strategies, centralized IT operations
Automate capacity planning for growth
Automate capacity planning by reserving a fixed amount of high-performance storage, ensuring that growth in data volume does not lead to performance bottlenecks. This proactive approach supports business continuity and scalability.
data-intensive applications, business process automation, digital transformation initiatives, IT modernization projects
Key Features
Reserved Capacity
Guarantees 10 TB of Hot tier Azure Files storage, ensuring consistent performance and availability for your critical workloads.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects your data against hardware failures within a single Azure datacenter, providing a baseline level of data durability.
1-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for the reserved capacity, offering significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates over the commitment period.
US East 2 Region
Deploys your storage resources in a specific, high-demand Azure region, meeting data residency and latency requirements.
Subscription Billing
Integrates seamlessly into your Azure billing cycle, providing a clear and manageable subscription for your storage capacity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and performant storage for transaction data and client records, often with strict data residency and compliance mandates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable storage for patient records (EHR/EMR) and medical imaging, demanding high uptime and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require secure, accessible, and compliant storage solutions for case files and documentation.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud storage for operational data, IoT device information, and production logs, benefiting from predictable costs and performance for critical systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Files Reserved Capacity?
Azure Files Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage capacity for a 1-year term at a discounted rate. This ensures you have the capacity you need while optimizing costs.
What is Hot LRS?
Hot LRS refers to data stored in the 'Hot' access tier, which is optimized for frequently accessed data, and Locally Redundant Storage, which replicates your data within a single datacenter to protect against hardware failures.
Can I change the capacity or region after purchase?
Reserved capacity purchases are generally non-cancellable and cannot be modified after they are provisioned. It is important to carefully plan your capacity and region requirements before purchasing.
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.