Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 10 PB, GRS, 3 Years
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with GRS for a 3-year term, ensuring your critical business data is retained and compliant.
- Capacity Commitment: Guarantees 10 petabytes of dedicated Azure Archive storage for your long-term data needs.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Provides data resilience by replicating data across geographically distant regions for disaster recovery.
- 3-Year Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for three years, offering predictable budgeting and consistent access.
- Archive Tier Access: Enables cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data while meeting regulatory and compliance requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 10 petabytes of Azure Archive storage with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for a 3-year term. It is designed for businesses requiring massive, cost-effective, long-term data retention for compliance, historical analysis, or disaster recovery purposes.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to offload vast amounts of infrequently accessed data from more expensive storage tiers. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, ensuring data is available when needed while minimizing operational costs.
- Massive Data Archiving: Securely store up to 10 PB of data for extended periods.
- Geo-Redundancy: GRS ensures data availability and durability even in the event of a regional outage.
- Cost Optimization: Archive tier offers the lowest storage cost for data that is accessed rarely.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory and legal requirements for data retention and immutability.
- Predictable Costs: A 3-year subscription locks in capacity and pricing for budget certainty.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing to manage large volumes of archival data cost-effectively and compliantly.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Retention for Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory and legal requirements for data archiving. Ensure historical data is securely stored and accessible for audits or legal discovery.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure with cloud archiving
Cost-Effective Archiving of Historical Data
Streamline the management of massive datasets that are rarely accessed but must be retained. Reduce storage costs by moving inactive data to the most economical tier available.
data warehousing, big data analytics platforms, business intelligence systems
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Automate the replication of critical archival data across geographically separate regions. Protect against data loss and ensure business continuity in the face of regional disasters.
enterprise resource planning systems, customer relationship management platforms, operational databases
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient space for your largest archival needs, preventing overage charges and ensuring availability.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is infrequently accessed, significantly reducing storage expenses.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against data loss.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and pricing for long-term data storage needs, locking in costs for three years.
Microsoft Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services, allowing for unified data management and access.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records and customer data for extended periods to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA rules, making large-scale, cost-effective archiving essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are subject to HIPAA and other regulations requiring the long-term retention of patient health information (PHI), necessitating secure and compliant archival solutions.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated by various laws to preserve public records, historical data, and evidence for extended durations, often requiring immutable and geographically redundant storage.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to store case files, discovery documents, and client communications for many years to meet professional obligations and potential litigation requirements.
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 at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This reservation ensures capacity is available when you need it.
What is Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)?
GRS means your data is copied to a secondary region hundreds of miles away from the primary region. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data from regional outages or disasters.
How is Archive storage different from other Azure storage tiers?
Archive storage is the lowest-cost tier, designed for data that is accessed very infrequently (e.g., once a year or less). Retrieval times can be longer (hours) compared to Hot or Cool tiers, making it ideal for long-term retention and compliance.
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.