Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 10 PB, GRS, US West 2, 1 Year
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with GRS in US West 2 for a 1-year term, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention and compliance.
- Capacity: Secure 10 petabytes of dedicated archive storage.
- Redundancy: Geo-redundant storage (GRS) ensures data availability across regions.
- Term: 1-year commitment for predictable budgeting and service continuity.
- Location: Optimized for US West 2 region for performance and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Archive storage capacity, provisioned with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US West 2 region for a 1-year term. It is designed for long-term data retention, compliance, and disaster recovery scenarios where data is accessed infrequently but must be readily available.
Businesses with significant data archiving needs, such as legal firms, healthcare organizations, or financial institutions, utilize this service to meet regulatory requirements and manage vast datasets cost-effectively. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a scalable and secure solution for their own operational data.
- Massive Archive Capacity: Provision 10 PB of Azure Blob Storage in the Archive tier.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- 1-Year Term Commitment: Predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for a full year.
- US West 2 Region: Optimized performance and data residency for organizations in or serving the western United States.
- Cost-Effective Archiving: Archive tier offers the lowest storage costs for infrequently accessed data.
This reserved capacity ensures your business has the necessary archive storage for long-term data needs without unexpected costs.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving for Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements by storing historical data, audit logs, and compliance records for extended periods. Ensure data integrity and accessibility for audits and legal discovery.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance focus
Cost-Effective Cold Data Storage
Streamline the management of infrequently accessed data, such as old backups, media assets, or scientific research data, at the lowest possible cost. Reduce overall storage expenditure by offloading cold data from more expensive tiers.
large data repositories, data lifecycle management, budget-conscious IT departments, cloud storage optimization
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Automate the secure storage of critical business data in a geographically redundant configuration for enhanced disaster recovery capabilities. Protect against regional outages and ensure data availability.
business continuity planning, risk mitigation strategies, mission-critical data protection, multi-region operations
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage, preventing capacity issues and ensuring availability for your archived data.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed very infrequently, optimizing your storage budget.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Protects your data against regional failures by replicating it to a secondary location, enhancing durability and availability.
1-Year Term
Offers predictable costs and service continuity for a defined period, simplifying financial planning and procurement.
US West 2 Region
Ensures data residency and optimized access for organizations operating within or serving the western United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records, audit trails, and customer data for many years to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA rules, making archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are required by HIPAA to maintain patient records for extended periods, often necessitating secure and compliant long-term storage solutions for medical data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms need to archive case files, discovery documents, and client communications for extended durations to meet professional responsibility rules and potential litigation needs.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies for public records, historical archives, and operational data, requiring massive, cost-effective storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term, offering predictable pricing and guaranteed resources. This offering is for the Archive tier, ideal for infrequently accessed data.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS means your data is copied to a secondary Azure region. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data even in the event of a complete regional outage.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is for businesses that need to store large volumes of data long-term for compliance, archival, or backup purposes. It is designed for organizations that use IT for their own operations, not for resellers.
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
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