Microsoft Files Reserved Capacity HOT ZRS 100 TB US Central
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity for Hot ZRS storage in the US Central region, ensuring consistent performance and availability for your critical business data.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated Hot ZRS storage for predictable performance.
- Cost Efficiency: Reserved capacity offers potential cost savings compared to on-demand pricing for consistent workloads.
- High Availability: Zone-Redundant Storage (ZRS) protects data across multiple availability zones within a region.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements by providing stable and reliable data storage solutions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure Files utilizing Hot tier Zone-Redundant Storage (ZRS) in the US Central region. It guarantees a specific amount of storage for your hot data, ensuring consistent performance and availability for your most frequently accessed files.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who require predictable storage performance and high availability for their business-critical applications and data. It integrates directly into your Azure environment, providing a foundational layer for file storage needs.
- Guaranteed Storage: Reserves 100 TB of Hot tier Azure Files storage.
- Zone-Redundant Storage (ZRS): Provides data redundancy across multiple availability zones for enhanced durability.
- Predictable Performance: Ensures consistent IOPS and throughput for your hot data.
- Cost Optimization: Offers potential savings for sustained, high-utilization storage needs.
- US Central Region: Deployed within Microsoft's US Central data centers for regional proximity.
This reserved capacity is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, high-performance file storage within their Azure footprint.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent File Share Performance
Enable teams to maintain optimal performance for critical file shares accessed frequently by employees. Streamline access to essential documents, project files, and operational data without performance degradation.
cloud-hosted file shares, hybrid cloud storage, active directory integrated file services, business-critical application data
Meet Data Durability and Availability Needs
Organizations deploying applications requiring high data durability and availability can rely on Zone-Redundant Storage. Protection against zone-level failures ensures business continuity and data integrity.
disaster recovery planning, business continuity strategies, mission-critical application data, regulatory compliance storage
Optimize Storage Costs for Predictable Workloads
Businesses managing consistent, high volumes of hot data can achieve cost savings through reserved capacity. Automate budget allocation for storage with a fixed commitment, avoiding on-demand overages.
predictable data growth, sustained high IOPS workloads, long-term Azure storage strategy, cost management initiatives
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a specific storage volume, ensuring your hot data has a dedicated space for consistent performance.
Hot Tier Storage
Optimized for frequently accessed data, providing low latency and high throughput for active files.
Zone-Redundant Storage (ZRS)
Protects data against localized failures by replicating it across multiple availability zones within a region, enhancing durability.
US Central Region Deployment
Ensures data is stored geographically close to your users in the US Central region, minimizing latency.
Subscription Billing
Provides a predictable billing model for your storage needs, simplifying financial planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and consistent performance for transaction data and client records, often subject to strict regulatory compliance for data durability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure patient data is highly available and protected across multiple zones to meet HIPAA and other regulatory requirements for data integrity and access.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector handle large volumes of frequently accessed media assets that demand consistent performance and high throughput for editing and distribution workflows.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations manage sensitive client documents that require secure, highly available storage with robust data protection to meet client and regulatory obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reserved Capacity for Azure Files?
Reserved Capacity allows you to pre-purchase a specific amount of Azure Files storage for a 1-year or 3-year term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This ensures you have the capacity you need when you need it.
What is Zone-Redundant Storage (ZRS)?
ZRS replicates your data across three Azure availability zones in the primary region. This provides higher durability and availability compared to LRS, protecting against datacenter-level failures.
Who is this offering best suited for?
This offering is ideal for businesses with predictable, high-volume hot data storage needs in Azure that require high availability and consistent performance, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media.
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.