Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_NC16as_T4_v3, 3 Years
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_NC16as_T4_v3 for three years in US North Central to significantly reduce your compute costs.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Performance: Access the Standard_NC16as_T4_v3 VM series, optimized for GPU-intensive workloads.
- Predictability: Gain predictable monthly costs for your critical Azure deployments.
- Resource Assurance: Reserve capacity in the US North Central region for your essential applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for the Standard_NC16as_T4_v3 virtual machine series in the US North Central Azure region. By committing to a reservation, you secure discounted pricing compared to pay-as-you-go rates, ensuring cost predictability for your compute-intensive applications.
Ideal for businesses running demanding workloads such as AI/ML training, high-performance computing, or graphics rendering, this reservation ensures you have dedicated capacity available when you need it. It is designed for organizations that require consistent performance and cost optimization for their Azure infrastructure.
- Cost Optimization: Achieve significant savings on Azure compute costs through a 3-year commitment.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee availability of the Standard_NC16as_T4_v3 VM series for demanding tasks.
- Capacity Reservation: Reserve compute capacity in the US North Central region, reducing the risk of resource unavailability.
- Predictable Billing: Benefit from consistent monthly charges, simplifying budget management.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment and services.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure consistent performance for your most critical workloads with this 3-year VM reservation.
What This Enables
Enable GPU-intensive AI and ML workloads
Enable teams to train complex machine learning models and run AI inference tasks efficiently. Streamline the development and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions with dedicated GPU resources.
cloud-hosted applications, virtual desktop infrastructure, data analytics platforms
Accelerate high-performance computing
Streamline scientific simulations and complex data analysis requiring substantial computational power. Automate the execution of demanding HPC tasks with guaranteed access to powerful VMs.
research and development environments, engineering simulations, financial modeling
Optimize graphics rendering and visualization
Enable faster rendering of 3D graphics and complex visualizations for design and media professionals. Automate the processing of large visual datasets without performance bottlenecks.
digital content creation, architectural design, product prototyping
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve substantial discounts on Azure compute costs by committing to a 3-year term.
Standard_NC16as_T4_v3 VM Series
Access powerful VMs optimized for GPU-intensive workloads, ensuring high performance for demanding applications.
US North Central Region
Reserve capacity in a specific Azure region to meet data residency requirements and reduce latency.
Predictable Pricing
Gain cost certainty with fixed monthly charges, simplifying financial planning and budgeting.
Capacity Assurance
Ensure the availability of compute resources for your critical applications, reducing the risk of downtime.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports high-performance computing for simulations, design, and operational analytics requiring significant GPU power.
Finance & Insurance
Enables complex financial modeling, risk analysis, and algorithmic trading requiring rapid computation and data processing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates medical imaging analysis, drug discovery simulations, and genomic research demanding substantial computational resources.
Education & Research
Provides researchers and students with access to powerful computing resources for complex scientific simulations and data analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-purchase Azure compute capacity for a 1-year or 3-year term at a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. You reserve a specific VM series in a chosen region.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you receive a lower price per hour for the compute capacity compared to the standard on-demand rate. This is ideal for workloads with consistent usage.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the commitment is for a specific VM series and region, Azure offers flexibility options like exchanging reservations or cancelling with a fee, depending on the terms.
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.