Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 10 PB LRS-USNORTHCENT 1 Year Subscription
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage capacity for one year in US North Central, ensuring cost predictability and compliance for your long-term data retention.
- Capacity Commitment: Guarantees 10 PB of dedicated Azure Archive storage for 12 months.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for the reserved capacity, avoiding unexpected spikes.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets regulatory requirements for long-term data archiving and retention.
- Performance Tier: Optimized for infrequently accessed data with low retrieval costs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a reserved capacity commitment for Microsoft Azure Archive storage, specifically 10 Petabytes (PB) in the US North Central region, for a duration of one year. It is designed for organizations requiring substantial, cost-effective storage for data that is accessed infrequently but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage large volumes of archival data. It fits into cloud storage strategies by providing a predictable cost structure for long-term data preservation, ensuring data is available when needed while minimizing ongoing storage expenses.
- Reserved Capacity: Secure 10 PB of Azure Archive storage for a 12-month term.
- Cost Optimization: Benefit from predictable monthly billing and reduced per-gigabyte costs for reserved capacity.
- Geographic Specificity: Capacity is allocated within the US North Central Azure region.
- Archive Tier Access: Provides access to the lowest cost storage tier for infrequently accessed data.
- Compliance Ready: Supports long-term data retention policies and regulatory requirements.
This reserved capacity solution is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to manage large-scale, long-term data archives with predictable costs.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for compliance
Enable teams to meet regulatory requirements by storing historical data for extended periods. Streamline compliance audits with readily available, cost-effective archival storage.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data governance initiatives, regulatory compliance mandates
Cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data
Streamline operations by moving large volumes of cold data to a low-cost tier. Automate the management of historical datasets, reducing the burden on primary storage systems.
data lifecycle management, large dataset retention, backup and disaster recovery archives, historical record keeping
Predictable budgeting for massive data storage needs
Enable teams to forecast storage expenses accurately with a fixed 12-month commitment. Automate cost control for large-scale archival storage, preventing unexpected overages.
financial planning, IT budget management, large-scale data projects, predictable cloud spending
Key Features
Reserved Capacity Commitment
Guarantees 10 PB of Azure Archive storage for 12 months, ensuring availability and preventing over-provisioning.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost storage option for data accessed infrequently, significantly reducing long-term retention expenses.
LRS (Locally Redundant Storage)
Offers data redundancy within a single data center in the US North Central region, protecting against hardware failures.
12-Month Subscription Term
Locks in pricing for a full year, enabling predictable budgeting and cost management for large data archives.
US North Central Region
Ensures data is stored within a specific geographic location, helping to meet data residency and compliance requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records and customer data for many years to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA rules, making cost-effective archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are subject to HIPAA and other regulations requiring long-term retention of patient records, clinical trial data, and imaging archives, necessitating secure and compliant storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and historical documents for extended periods to meet professional responsibility and regulatory requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to retain public records, historical archives, and operational data for decades, requiring scalable and cost-efficient storage solutions that ensure data integrity and accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Reserved capacity is a commitment to use a specific amount of storage for a set term, typically 12 months, in exchange for a lower per-gigabyte price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This offering reserves 10 PB of Azure Archive storage.
What is Azure Archive Storage?
Azure Archive storage is the lowest cost tier for cloud storage, designed for data that is accessed very infrequently and requires long-term retention. It is ideal for backup data, media archives, and disaster recovery files.
What does LRS mean in this context?
LRS stands for Locally Redundant Storage. In the US North Central region, LRS ensures that your data is replicated multiple times within a single data center, protecting it against hardware failures within that facility.
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.