Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 10 PB, 3 Years
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 10 petabytes of Azure Archive storage in US West 2 for a 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Reserved Capacity: Secure 10 PB of Azure Archive storage for a fixed 3-year term, optimizing costs for predictable data needs.
- Archive Tier Access: Gain access to the lowest cost storage tier for infrequently accessed data, ideal for compliance and historical records.
- LRS Protection: Benefit from Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) for data resilience within a single region, protecting against local hardware failures.
- US West 2 Region: Deploy your data in the US West 2 Azure region, meeting specific geographic or latency requirements for your applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity subscription guarantees 10 petabytes of Archive storage for a 3-year term, located in the US West 2 region with Locally Redundant Storage (LRS). It is designed for businesses requiring cost-effective, long-term storage of infrequently accessed data, such as regulatory archives, historical records, and media assets.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this offering to manage large volumes of data that need to be retained for compliance or historical purposes without incurring high operational costs. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a predictable cost structure for a critical data storage need.
- Cost Optimization: Lock in pricing for 10 PB of Archive storage over 3 years, significantly reducing per-gigabyte costs for long-term data.
- Archive Tier Performance: Access the Azure Archive storage tier, optimized for data accessed less than once a year, with retrieval times measured in hours.
- Data Durability: Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) ensures data is replicated within a single Azure region, protecting against hardware failures.
- Predictable Capacity: Reserve a substantial 10 PB of storage, ensuring capacity is available when needed for archival purposes.
- Compliance Readiness: Facilitate regulatory compliance by providing a secure and cost-effective solution for long-term data retention.
Secure your long-term data archival needs with predictable costs and reliable storage by reserving 10 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive capacity for three years.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archival
Enable teams to store vast amounts of infrequently accessed data for extended periods at a predictable, reduced cost. This ensures compliance with retention policies and provides access to historical information when needed.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data warehousing operations, regulatory compliance mandates
Streamline Compliance and Retention
Streamline adherence to industry regulations and internal data retention policies by dedicating cost-effective storage for archival purposes. This simplifies audit processes and reduces the risk of non-compliance penalties.
regulated industry operations, legal data management, historical record keeping, audit trail maintenance
Automate Cost Management for Archives
Automate the management of archival storage costs by reserving capacity over a multi-year term. This prevents unexpected spikes in storage expenses associated with growing archival data volumes.
budget-conscious IT departments, predictable operational expenditure, large data volume management, cloud cost optimization
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees access to a significant volume of storage, preventing capacity issues for archival data and locking in pricing.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data accessed less than once a year, ideal for long-term retention.
3-Year Term Commitment
Offers substantial discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable, long-term storage needs.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Ensures data durability by replicating it within a single Azure region, protecting against local hardware failures.
US West 2 Region Deployment
Meets specific geographic requirements or latency needs for data stored within the western United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, audit trails, and historical transaction records, making cost-effective archival storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other regulatory mandates, necessitating secure and compliant archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to store case files, client communications, and historical documents for many years to comply with legal requirements and for future reference.
Media & Entertainment
This sector generates vast amounts of data, including raw footage and historical assets, requiring cost-effective solutions for long-term storage and archival of digital media.
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 (e.g., 3 years) in exchange for a significantly reduced price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This is ideal for predictable, long-term storage needs.
What is Azure Archive Storage?
Azure Archive storage is the lowest cost tier for Azure Blob Storage, designed for data that is infrequently accessed (less than once a year) and requires retrieval times of hours. It is suitable for long-term backup, disaster recovery, and archival data.
What does Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS protects your data against hardware failures within a single Azure data center. It asynchronously copies your data three times within a single physical location, providing high durability for your stored information.
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.