Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 10 PB LRS US Gov
Secure 10 PB of Azure Archive Storage for US Government entities with LRS and reserved capacity, ensuring long-term data retention and compliance for one year.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 PB of dedicated archive storage for your US Government Azure environment.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for a 1-year term, providing predictable budgeting for large data archives.
- Compliance Ready: Designed for US Government requirements, supporting regulatory data retention mandates.
- Data Durability: Leverages Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) for high availability within a single region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides 10 Petabytes (PB) of reserved storage capacity specifically for Archive tier data, utilizing Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) within US Government regions. The license is valid for one year and is designed to meet the stringent data retention and compliance needs of government entities.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US Government organizations utilize this reserved capacity to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and readily available storage for vast amounts of infrequently accessed data. It integrates directly into Azure environments, providing a foundational element for long-term data archiving strategies.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 PB of storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits and ensuring availability.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Priced for the lowest cost per GB for data accessed less than once a month.
- US Government Regions: Deployed within Azure's secure US Government cloud environments.
- Locally Redundant Storage (LRS): Provides 3 copies of data within a single data center for resilience.
- 1-Year Term: Fixed commitment for predictable budgeting and cost savings over the subscription period.
This reserved capacity solution offers US Government organizations a predictable and cost-effective way to manage massive archive data volumes for a full year.
What This Enables
Ensure Long-Term Data Archival Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory data retention requirements for historical records and sensitive information. Streamline compliance audits by having data readily accessible within designated government cloud regions.
government cloud environments, regulatory compliance, long-term data retention, audit readiness
Optimize Storage Costs for Large Datasets
Automate cost savings by reserving significant storage capacity at a predictable price point for infrequently accessed data. Reduce the risk of unexpected storage overages and manage budgets effectively.
large data volumes, budget predictability, cost-conscious operations, cloud storage management
Maintain Data Availability for Historical Records
Provide continuous access to historical data required for business operations or legal discovery, even if accessed rarely. Ensure data durability through Locally Redundant Storage within a secure government region.
business continuity, legal discovery, historical data access, regional data resilience
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the availability of a massive storage pool, preventing capacity constraints and ensuring data can be stored as needed.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per GB for data that is accessed infrequently, significantly reducing expenses for long-term storage.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Ensures data is replicated within a single data center, offering protection against hardware failures and localized disruptions.
US Government Regions
Meets the specific compliance and security requirements for US Government data, ensuring data residency and regulatory adherence.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and budget certainty for a defined period, simplifying financial planning for large storage commitments.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Azure Government regions and LRS are critical for meeting data residency, security, and compliance mandates like FedRAMP for public sector entities.
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires long-term data retention for regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC Rule 17a-4, FINRA) and auditability, making archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
HIPAA and other regulations mandate the retention of patient records and research data for extended periods, often requiring cost-effective archive solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments must retain case files, discovery documents, and client data for many years to meet legal and ethical obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Archive, Cool, and Hot tiers in Azure Blob Storage?
The tiers differ in cost and access speed. Hot is for frequently accessed data, Cool for infrequently accessed data, and Archive for rarely accessed data. Archive offers the lowest storage cost but has higher retrieval costs and latency.
What does Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS means your data is copied three times within a single data center. This protects against hardware failures but not against a data center-wide disaster.
Can this reserved capacity be used for data other than archives?
This specific reserved capacity is optimized and priced for the Archive tier. While technically you could store data in other tiers, you would not benefit from the cost savings intended for archive data.
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.