Microsoft STORAGE RESERVED CAPACITY, COOL - 100 TB, RA-GRS, US WEST, 1 YEAR
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides 100 TB of cool storage with RA-GRS redundancy in the US West region for one year, ensuring cost-effective data archiving and accessibility.
- Capacity: Secure 100 TB of dedicated cool storage for your archival needs.
- Redundancy: Benefit from RA-GRS for high data durability and availability across regions.
- Region Specific: Optimized for deployments within the US West geographical area.
- Term Commitment: One-year subscription ensures predictable costs and uninterrupted service.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure subscription grants access to 100 TB of cool storage, designed for infrequently accessed data that requires rapid retrieval. It includes RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) for enhanced data durability and availability, ensuring your data is protected even in the event of a regional outage. The service is provisioned for one year within the US West region.
This offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage large volumes of archival data cost-effectively. It fits into cloud storage strategies for backup, disaster recovery, and long-term data retention, providing a scalable and reliable solution without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Cost-Effective Archiving: Cool tier storage offers a lower price point for data that is accessed less frequently.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for maximum durability.
- Predictable Capacity: Reserve 100 TB of storage for a full year, simplifying capacity planning.
- Azure Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for a unified cloud experience.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory requirements for data retention and availability.
Secure your long-term data storage needs with this dedicated Azure capacity, offering a balance of cost, performance, and reliability for growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data, such as financial records, audit logs, and compliance documentation, for extended periods. Streamline data retention policies and ensure data is readily available for regulatory audits or business analysis.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive applications, regulatory compliance needs
Support Disaster Recovery Strategies
Support disaster recovery plans by providing a durable and geographically redundant storage location for backup data. Protect critical business information against regional outages or hardware failures, ensuring business continuity.
business continuity planning, backup and recovery solutions, multi-site operations, risk mitigation strategies
Manage Backup Data Efficiently
Automate the storage of regular backups from on-premises servers or other cloud services into a cost-optimized Azure tier. Reduce the complexity and cost associated with managing backup media and offsite storage.
scheduled backups, data protection policies, hybrid IT infrastructure, operational efficiency initiatives
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant block of storage, simplifying capacity planning and ensuring availability for your archival needs.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a lower cost per GB compared to hot storage, making it ideal for infrequently accessed data.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Provides high durability by replicating data to a secondary region, protecting against data loss and ensuring availability.
US West Region
Optimizes latency and data residency for organizations operating within or serving the western United States.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and service continuity for a defined period, simplifying budgeting and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies have strict regulatory requirements for data retention and must maintain auditable records for extended periods, making cost-effective, durable storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must comply with HIPAA and other regulations that mandate secure, long-term storage of patient records and medical imaging data, requiring high availability and data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle sensitive client data and case files that require secure, long-term retention for compliance, discovery, and operational needs.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to extensive data retention policies and must ensure the security and accessibility of public records and operational data for compliance and citizen services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Cool and Hot storage tiers in Azure?
Cool storage is optimized for storing data that is accessed infrequently but requires rapid access when needed, offering a lower storage cost. Hot storage is for data that is accessed frequently and requires the lowest latency.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS means your data is synchronously replicated within your primary region and asynchronously replicated to a secondary region hundreds of miles away. This provides high durability and availability, even in the event of a regional disaster.
Can I access my data from anywhere with this subscription?
Yes, with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage, you can access your data from anywhere in the world. The geo-redundancy ensures data availability even if the primary region becomes unavailable.
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.