Microsoft Files Reserved Capacity - Cool LRS - 10 TB
Secure 10 TB of cool data storage with Microsoft Files Reserved Capacity, ensuring cost-effective and compliant data archiving for your business operations.
- Capacity: Guarantees 10 TB of dedicated storage for your cool data tier.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimizes storage costs by reserving capacity at a predictable rate.
- Compliance: Supports regulatory data retention requirements with a stable storage solution.
- Availability: Ensures consistent access to your archived data when needed.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Files Reserved Capacity subscription provides 10 TB of dedicated storage within the Cool LRS (Locally Redundant Storage) tier, specifically for the US Central region. It ensures a predictable cost and consistent availability for your less frequently accessed data, supporting long-term retention and compliance needs.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who manage significant volumes of archival data. It integrates with Microsoft Azure storage solutions, offering a reliable and cost-effective way to meet data residency and retention policies without over-provisioning general-purpose storage.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 TB of storage space, preventing unexpected capacity limits.
- Cool Tier Optimization: Designed for data accessed infrequently, reducing costs compared to hot storage.
- Locally Redundant Storage (LRS): Provides data durability within a single data center in the US Central region.
- Subscription Billing: Offers predictable monthly costs for budgeting and financial planning.
- Compliance Support: Aids in meeting data retention and archiving mandates for regulated industries.
This reserved capacity offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective and reliable solution for managing archival data while meeting compliance obligations.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving
Enable teams to store large volumes of infrequently accessed data for extended periods. This ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and provides a historical data repository for future analysis.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, compliance-focused organizations
Streamline compliance and retention policies
Streamline adherence to industry-specific data retention mandates and internal compliance policies. This provides a dedicated and cost-optimized storage tier for meeting these critical business requirements.
regulated industries, data governance frameworks, audit-ready operations, long-term record keeping
Optimize storage costs for archival data
Automate cost savings by reserving capacity in the cool storage tier, which is priced lower than hot storage. This prevents unexpected expenses associated with data growth and ensures predictable budgeting for archival needs.
budget-conscious IT departments, growing data volumes, cost-optimization initiatives, predictable operational expenses
Key Features
10 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for your archival data, preventing capacity issues and ensuring uninterrupted service.
Cool LRS Tier
Reduces storage costs for infrequently accessed data while maintaining local redundancy for durability.
US Central Region
Meets data residency requirements for organizations operating within or serving the US Central geographic area.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable monthly costs, simplifying financial planning and budgeting for storage expenses.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with existing Azure services, offering a familiar and reliable cloud storage solution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies have strict regulatory requirements for data retention and auditability, making reserved cool storage essential for compliance and cost management of historical records.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records and research data for extended periods, often mandated by HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating secure and cost-effective archival storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations manage vast amounts of case files, client data, and historical documents that require long-term, compliant storage for discovery and reference purposes.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to extensive record-keeping mandates and data retention policies, requiring reliable and cost-efficient solutions to store public records and operational data for compliance and historical access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Files Reserved Capacity?
Files Reserved Capacity is a Microsoft Azure offering that allows you to reserve a specific amount of storage capacity in advance. This ensures you have the storage you need at a predictable cost, ideal for managing growing data volumes.
What is the difference between Cool and Hot storage tiers?
Hot storage is optimized for frequently accessed data, offering lower latency but higher costs. Cool storage is designed for data accessed infrequently, providing lower storage costs but with slightly higher access latency.
What does Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS protects your data against hardware failures within a single data center. It provides high durability by replicating your data synchronously across multiple nodes within that facility.
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.