Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 10 PB, RA-GRS, US West Central, 3 Years
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage in US West Central for a 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 PB of dedicated archive storage for your critical business data.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for 3 years, providing predictable expenses for long-term data archiving.
- Geographic Specificity: Deploys storage in the US West Central region, meeting data residency and performance needs.
- Archive Tier Access: Provides access to the lowest cost storage tier for data accessed infrequently.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a reservation for 10 Petabytes (PB) of Microsoft Azure Archive storage, specifically configured for Redundant Geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS) in the US West Central region, committed for a 3-year term. It is designed for businesses requiring massive, cost-effective storage for data that is accessed very infrequently but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
IT Managers and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this to manage large volumes of archival data, such as regulatory records, historical transaction logs, or media archives. It fits within their Azure cloud strategy, ensuring long-term data availability without the unpredictable costs of on-demand archive storage.
- Massive Data Archiving: Secure 10 PB of storage capacity for long-term data retention needs.
- Cost Predictability: Fixed pricing for 3 years offers significant savings over pay-as-you-go archive tiers.
- Geo-Redundant Protection: RA-GRS ensures data durability and availability across multiple geographic locations.
- Compliance Readiness: Supports regulatory requirements for data retention and archival.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing Azure services and workflows.
This reserved capacity is ideal for businesses needing to archive vast amounts of data cost-effectively and predictably for regulatory or historical reasons.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archival and Retention
Enable teams to store massive datasets, such as historical transaction records or regulatory compliance data, at the lowest possible cost for extended periods. Streamline data lifecycle management by moving inactive data to a cost-effective archive tier.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data warehousing, regulatory compliance
Compliance and Regulatory Data Storage
Ensure organizations meet strict data retention policies and industry regulations by providing a secure, durable, and cost-effective storage solution for archival data. Protect against data loss and maintain audit trails for compliance purposes.
data governance frameworks, audit trail maintenance, long-term record keeping, risk management
Cost-Effective Storage for Inactive Data
Businesses can significantly reduce storage expenditures by committing to a large block of archive capacity for infrequently accessed data. Automate the migration of cold data to this tier, freeing up more expensive storage for active workloads.
cloud cost optimization, data lifecycle management, tiered storage strategies, budget predictability
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage space, preventing capacity issues for large archival datasets.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per GB for data accessed very infrequently, optimizing long-term storage expenses.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple geographic locations within the region.
US West Central Region
Meets specific data residency requirements and can optimize latency for applications accessing data from this geographic area.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for three years, offering significant cost savings and predictable budgeting for long-term data storage needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies have strict regulatory requirements for retaining transaction data, customer records, and audit logs for many years, making cost-effective archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store patient records, imaging data, and research information for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating large-scale, affordable archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to retain case files, client communications, and historical documents for extended durations to meet legal discovery requirements and professional standards.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector generate vast amounts of raw footage, finished assets, and historical content that require long-term, cost-effective storage for potential future use or archival purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a pricing model where you commit to using a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significantly reduced rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This offering reserves 10 PB of Archive tier storage.
Who should use Archive storage?
Archive storage is ideal for data that is accessed very infrequently, such as regulatory compliance archives, historical records, or media archives. It offers the lowest storage cost but has higher retrieval times and costs compared to Hot or Cool tiers.
What does RA-GRS mean?
RA-GRS stands for Redundant Geo-redundant storage. It means your data is replicated synchronously within a primary region and asynchronously to a secondary region hundreds of miles away, providing high durability and availability.
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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