Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 10 PB, RA-GRS, US West
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage in the US West region with a 1-year Reserved Capacity commitment, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from predictable pricing and reduced rates for large-scale, long-term data archiving.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee 10 PB of dedicated archive storage capacity in the US West region.
- Data Durability: Leverage RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) for high durability and availability across geographically separated regions.
- Compliance Ready: Meet regulatory and archival requirements with a secure, compliant, and geo-redundant storage solution.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 Petabytes (PB) of Microsoft Azure Archive storage capacity, committed for one year in the US West region. It utilizes Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) to ensure data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery capabilities.
This reserved capacity is ideal for businesses that require massive, long-term storage for compliance, historical data, or backup purposes. It is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage large data volumes without the unpredictable costs of on-demand storage.
- Reserved Capacity: Lock in 10 PB of storage at a predictable cost for 1 year, optimizing budget.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Designed for infrequently accessed data, offering the lowest cost per GB for long-term retention.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures data is replicated to a secondary Azure region, providing high durability and availability.
- Regional Commitment: Storage is provisioned and managed within the US West region for data residency and performance.
- Scalable Solution: Provides a foundation for growing data archival needs within a defined capacity.
This reserved archive storage is the optimal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing cost-effective, durable, and compliant long-term data retention.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archival
Enable teams to store vast amounts of infrequently accessed data for extended periods, such as historical records, regulatory archives, or media assets. This ensures data is available for compliance audits or future reference while minimizing storage costs.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data lifecycle management, compliance-driven storage
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Streamline adherence to industry regulations and data retention policies by dedicating secure, geo-redundant storage for sensitive or mandated data. This provides auditable proof of data integrity and availability over time.
regulated industries, data governance frameworks, long-term record keeping, legal hold requirements
Optimize Storage Costs for Cold Data
Automate the process of moving older, less frequently accessed data to a cost-effective archive tier, significantly reducing overall storage expenses. Reserved capacity ensures predictable budgeting for these large data volumes.
cost optimization initiatives, large data volume management, budget predictability, cloud cost management
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial storage volume at a committed price, providing cost predictability for large archival needs.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Offers the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed very infrequently, maximizing savings for long-term retention.
Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary region, protecting against data loss and enabling access from multiple locations.
1-Year Subscription Term
Commits to a defined period, simplifying procurement and management for long-term data archival strategies.
US West Region Provisioning
Meets data residency requirements and provides optimized access for organizations operating within or serving the western United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain vast amounts of transaction data, customer records, and policy information for extended periods to meet strict regulatory compliance mandates like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research organizations are required by HIPAA and other regulations to store patient records, imaging data, and research findings for many years, necessitating secure, durable, and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle sensitive client data, case files, and historical documentation that must be preserved for compliance, discovery, and audit purposes, often for decades.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector generate and archive massive amounts of raw footage, finished products, and historical media assets that require cost-effective, large-scale storage for potential future use or archival purposes.
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, typically one year, in exchange for a lower, predictable price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This is ideal for predictable, large-scale storage needs.
What is RA-GRS?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary Azure region for durability and availability, and you can read data from both the primary and secondary locations.
Who is this service for?
This service is designed for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that need to store large volumes of data for long periods, such as for compliance, backups, or historical archives, and want predictable costs.
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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