Microsoft STORAGE RESERVED CAPACITY, ARCHIVE - 1 PB, RA-GRS, US WEST, 3 YEARS
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with RA-GRS in US West for a 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention and compliance.
- Capacity: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated archive storage in the US West region.
- Redundancy: RA-GRS provides geo-redundant storage for enhanced data durability and availability.
- Term: Locks in capacity and pricing for a 3-year commitment, optimizing long-term costs.
- Archive Tier: Designed for infrequently accessed data, offering the lowest cost per GB for archival needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 Petabyte of Microsoft Azure Archive storage capacity, provisioned with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US West region for a 3-year term. It is designed to meet the needs of businesses requiring massive amounts of cost-effective, durable storage for data that is accessed infrequently but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this reserved capacity to manage large datasets, such as historical records, compliance archives, or long-term backups. It integrates directly into their Azure environment, providing predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for their critical archival data storage requirements.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve 1 PB of Azure Archive storage, ensuring availability for your long-term data needs.
- Cost Optimization: Archive tier offers the lowest storage cost per GB for infrequently accessed data.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery.
- Predictable Pricing: A 3-year commitment provides stable costs and protects against future price fluctuations.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements for data retention and long-term archival.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to manage vast archives cost-effectively and reliably within their Azure footprint.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to store massive datasets, such as historical financial records, legal documents, or regulatory archives, for extended periods. This ensures compliance with industry regulations and provides access to historical data when needed for audits or analysis.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance mandates
Streamline backup and disaster recovery strategies
Streamline the process of storing long-term backups and disaster recovery archives, reducing the cost associated with traditional backup media or high-availability storage tiers. This ensures business continuity by preserving critical data off-site and geo-redundantly.
business continuity planning, multi-region data protection, large-scale backup solutions, cost-sensitive data retention
Automate data lifecycle management
Automate the movement of infrequently accessed data to the cost-effective archive tier, optimizing storage costs over time. This allows IT professionals to manage data retention policies efficiently without manual intervention.
data governance policies, cloud storage optimization, automated data tiering, operational efficiency initiatives
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the availability of a significant storage volume, preventing capacity issues for archival data.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed infrequently, significantly reducing storage expenses.
Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS)
Ensures data durability and availability by replicating it to a secondary geographic region, protecting against regional outages.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for three years, offering cost predictability and protection against market price increases.
US West Region
Specifies the geographic location for data storage, important for latency, compliance, or data sovereignty requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records, audit trails, and customer data for extended periods to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated by regulations such as HIPAA to securely store patient health information (PHI) for many years, requiring cost-effective and durable archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for extended durations to meet professional conduct rules and potential litigation needs.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict records retention policies and public disclosure laws, requiring secure and long-term storage for vast amounts of public records and historical data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a lower per-gigabyte price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This is ideal for predictable, long-term storage needs.
What is RA-GRS?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary geographic region for durability, and you can access the data from either the primary or secondary region.
How is data accessed from the Archive tier?
Data in the Archive tier can be retrieved with a retrieval time of up to 15 hours. While it offers the lowest storage cost, it is designed for data that is accessed very infrequently due to retrieval latency and potential costs.
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
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Returns
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