Microsoft STORAGE RESERVED CAPACITY, HOT - 1 PB, RA-GRS, US WEST, 3 YEARS
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 PB of Hot tier storage with RA-GRS redundancy in the US West region for a 3-year term, ensuring consistent data access and performance.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secure 1 PB of dedicated Hot tier storage for predictable performance and availability.
- Redundancy & Durability: RA-GRS ensures data is replicated across multiple geographic locations for enhanced resilience.
- Cost Optimization: Lock in pricing for 3 years, avoiding potential market fluctuations for critical storage needs.
- Performance Assurance: Hot tier storage offers low latency access for frequently used data and applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription guarantees 1 PB of Hot tier storage in the US West region for three years, utilizing Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS). It ensures your critical data is readily accessible with high performance and robust redundancy.
Designed for businesses that require consistent, high-volume storage for their own operations, this offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing large datasets. It fits within cloud environments where predictable performance and cost are paramount for applications and data requiring frequent access.
- 1 PB Hot Storage: Dedicated capacity for frequently accessed data.
- RA-GRS Redundancy: Data replicated across multiple regions for disaster recovery.
- 3-Year Term: Predictable costs and resource availability.
- US West Region: Optimized for latency and compliance in a specific geographic area.
- Subscription Billing: Manageable, recurring operational expense.
This reserved capacity provides SMB and mid-market teams with enterprise-grade storage predictability and resilience without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Data Access
Enable teams to access large datasets with low latency for critical business applications. Streamline data retrieval for analytics, reporting, and operational systems.
cloud-native applications, data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, hybrid cloud deployments
Ensure Data Redundancy and Compliance
Streamline regulatory compliance by ensuring data is geo-redundantly stored across multiple locations. Automate disaster recovery processes with guaranteed data availability.
regulated industries, business continuity planning, data sovereignty requirements, mission-critical systems
Optimize Cloud Storage Costs
Enable predictable budgeting by reserving storage capacity at a fixed rate for three years. Automate cost savings through long-term commitment for essential storage needs.
large data volumes, predictable workloads, financial planning, operational expense management
Key Features
1 PB Storage Capacity
Provides a substantial and guaranteed amount of storage for large datasets and applications.
Hot Tier Storage
Ensures low-latency access for frequently used data, improving application performance.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Offers high durability and availability by replicating data across geographically separate regions, protecting against data loss.
3-Year Term
Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, providing cost predictability and avoiding short-term market fluctuations.
US West Region
Optimizes performance and compliance for businesses operating within or serving the western United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and robust data redundancy to meet strict regulatory compliance and ensure continuous access to sensitive transaction data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain secure, accessible, and redundant storage for patient records and research data, often subject to HIPAA and other data privacy regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers generate vast amounts of operational data, IoT sensor data, and production logs that require reliable, high-capacity storage for analysis and process optimization.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups manage large volumes of customer data, transaction histories, and inventory information that demand consistent performance and availability for daily operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term, typically offering cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This reservation guarantees capacity and performance.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery, and you can access the secondary region's data if needed.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is designed for businesses with significant, predictable storage needs that require high availability and performance. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing large data volumes for their organization's operations.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.