Microsoft Files Reserved Capacity Hot GRS 10 TB US West
Ensure consistent data access and performance for your critical applications with 10 TB of Microsoft Azure Files Hot GRS reserved capacity, a subscription designed for predictable storage needs.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 TB of Hot GRS storage, preventing performance degradation during peak usage.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for reserved capacity, offering significant savings over pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Geographic Redundancy: GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage) ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery.
- Performance Tier: Hot tier provides low latency access for frequently accessed data, crucial for active business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity subscription provides 10 TB of Hot GRS storage in the US West region. It is designed to offer predictable performance and cost savings for businesses with consistent, high-volume data storage needs on Azure Files.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this reservation to guarantee the availability and performance of their critical file shares, applications, and data backups hosted on Azure. It integrates directly into their Azure environment, ensuring compliance and operational continuity without the need for managing physical infrastructure.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 10 TB of Hot tier Azure Files storage.
- Geo-Redundancy: Provides GRS for data protection and disaster recovery.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings compared to on-demand pricing for consistent workloads.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures low latency access for frequently accessed data.
- Subscription Term: Provides a defined commitment period for predictable budgeting.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to optimize Azure storage costs while ensuring high availability and performance for their essential business data.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent File Share Performance
Enable teams to maintain high-speed access to frequently used files and applications hosted on Azure Files. Streamline operations by eliminating performance bottlenecks during peak usage periods.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud deployments, data-intensive workloads, business-critical file shares
Optimize Cloud Storage Costs
Automate cost savings by committing to a fixed amount of storage capacity at a reduced rate compared to on-demand pricing. Streamline budgeting with predictable monthly or annual subscription costs.
long-term cloud strategy, predictable data growth, cost-conscious IT departments, financial planning
Enhance Data Resilience and Availability
Protect critical business data against regional outages through Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS). Ensure business continuity by having data automatically replicated to a secondary location.
disaster recovery planning, regulatory compliance, high-availability architectures, risk mitigation
Key Features
10 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for your critical data, preventing performance issues and ensuring availability.
Hot Tier Storage
Provides low latency access for frequently accessed data, crucial for active applications and user productivity.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Replicates data to a secondary region, offering protection against regional disasters and ensuring business continuity.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable costs and potential savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
US West Region Deployment
Ensures data is stored and accessible within a specific geographic location, meeting latency or data residency requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and data redundancy to meet strict regulatory compliance and ensure uninterrupted trading and customer service operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain constant access to patient data and adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating reliable, redundant, and performant storage solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on consistent access to operational data, production schedules, and supply chain information, making predictable storage performance critical for efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle sensitive client data that requires secure, highly available storage to meet client demands and compliance standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Files Reserved Capacity?
Azure Files Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of Azure Files storage for a one-year or three-year term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity and performance for your chosen tier and redundancy option.
What is the difference between Hot and Cool tier storage?
Hot tier is optimized for frequently accessed data, offering lower latency and higher throughput at a higher cost per GB. Cool tier is for less frequently accessed data, with slightly higher latency and lower cost per GB.
What does GRS mean for my data?
GRS stands for Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is synchronously copied to a secondary region within the same geography, providing high durability and availability even in the event of a regional outage.
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.