Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 10 PB GRS US North Central 1 Year
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 10 petabytes of Azure Archive storage in the US North Central region for one year, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention.
- Cost Savings: Lock in predictable pricing for 10 PB of archive storage over a 12-month term.
- Global Redundancy: Benefit from Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for enhanced data durability and availability.
- Compliance Ready: Meet regulatory and archival requirements with secure, long-term data storage.
- Scalable Capacity: Reserve a significant 10 PB of storage to accommodate extensive data growth.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription grants access to 10 petabytes of Azure Archive storage, specifically configured for Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) within the US North Central region for a one-year term. It is designed for businesses requiring massive, cost-effective storage for data that is accessed infrequently but must be retained for extended periods.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this offering fits into environments with substantial data archiving needs, such as regulatory compliance, historical record keeping, or disaster recovery backups. It ensures that critical business data is stored securely and durably without the unpredictable costs of on-demand storage.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 PB of Azure Archive storage for predictable costs.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Provides data replication to a secondary region for high durability.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Offers the lowest cost for infrequently accessed data.
- 1-Year Term: Secures capacity and pricing for a defined 12-month period.
- US North Central Region: Ensures data residency and performance within a specific geographic area.
Secure your long-term data archival needs with predictable costs and robust redundancy for your business operations.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archival for Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements by storing vast amounts of historical data for extended periods. Streamline compliance audits with readily accessible, durably stored records.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Cost-Effective Cold Data Storage
Automate the movement of infrequently accessed data to the cost-optimized Archive tier. Reduce overall cloud storage expenditure by leveraging reserved capacity for cold data.
large data repositories, backup and disaster recovery, historical data analysis, media archives
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Ensure critical business data is durably stored and replicated across geographic regions for enhanced resilience. Protect against data loss with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS).
mission-critical applications, multi-region business operations, risk-averse organizations, data protection strategies
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant volume of storage at a predictable price, eliminating budget uncertainty for large archival needs.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost storage option for data accessed rarely, optimizing operational expenses for long-term retention.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high data durability by replicating data to a secondary Azure region, protecting against regional outages.
1-Year Commitment
Secures capacity and pricing for a defined period, ideal for strategic IT planning and budget forecasting.
US North Central Region
Meets data residency requirements and provides performance benefits for organizations operating within or targeting this geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain extensive transaction histories, policy data, and audit trails for regulatory compliance, often for many years.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research organizations are required to store patient records, imaging data, and research findings for extended periods, necessitating large-scale, durable storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations manage vast amounts of case files, client documentation, and historical correspondence that require secure, long-term retention for legal and compliance reasons.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often need to archive operational data, quality control records, and supply chain information for extended periods to meet industry standards, warranty requirements, and historical analysis needs.
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 offering significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This subscription reserves 10 PB of Archive storage for one year.
What is Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)?
GRS means your data is copied to a secondary Azure region, providing high durability and availability. If the primary region experiences an outage, your data remains accessible from the secondary region.
Who is this service best suited for?
This service is ideal for businesses that need to store very large volumes of data (10 PB) for long periods, such as for regulatory compliance, historical records, or backup archives, and want to optimize 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
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.