Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 10 PB, LRS, US South Central, 1 Year
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with LRS in US South Central for one year, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention and compliance.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 PB of dedicated archive storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits.
- Data Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects data against localized hardware failures within a region.
- Cost Optimization: Archive tier offers the lowest cost for infrequently accessed data, reducing overall storage expenses.
- Compliance Ready: Meets regulatory requirements for long-term data retention and immutability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 Petabytes (PB) of Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity for the Archive tier, utilizing Local Redundant Storage (LRS) in the US South Central region for a one-year term. It ensures a predictable cost and guaranteed capacity for your organization's long-term data archiving needs.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reserved capacity fits into environments requiring cost-effective, secure, and compliant storage for large volumes of infrequently accessed data, such as backups, historical records, or regulatory archives.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 10 PB of Archive storage, eliminating concerns about running out of space.
- Predictable Costs: Locks in pricing for one year, simplifying budget management for large data volumes.
- Archive Tier Benefits: Provides the lowest cost per GB for data accessed less than once a month.
- Local Redundancy: LRS protects data against physical hardware failures within a single data center.
- Regional Availability: Deployed in the US South Central region, offering data residency and performance benefits.
This reserved capacity is the smart choice for businesses needing to manage vast amounts of data cost-effectively while meeting long-term retention and compliance mandates.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, such as financial records, legal documents, or scientific research, for extended periods. Streamline compliance with regulatory mandates requiring data immutability and availability for many years.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance needs
Cost-Effective Backup Retention
Streamline the process of retaining long-term backups for disaster recovery and compliance purposes at the lowest possible cost. Automate the movement of older backup data to the archive tier, freeing up more expensive storage tiers.
on-premises backups, cloud backups, disaster recovery planning, business continuity strategies
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Ensure adherence to industry-specific regulations that mandate data retention for extended durations, such as HIPAA, GDPR, or SOX. Provide auditable proof of data integrity and accessibility for compliance checks.
regulated industries, audit trails, data governance policies, legal hold requirements
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for massive datasets, preventing capacity overages and service interruptions.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data accessed infrequently, significantly reducing storage expenses.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects data against localized hardware failures within a single data center, ensuring availability.
1 Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable pricing and budget certainty for long-term data storage needs.
US South Central Region
Ensures data residency and potentially lower latency for users and applications in that geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term retention of transaction records, audit logs, and customer data to meet stringent regulatory compliance standards like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records, imaging data, and research information for many years to comply with HIPAA and other health data privacy regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for extended periods to meet legal discovery and professional liability requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to retain public records, historical data, and operational logs for specific durations to ensure transparency, accountability, and historical preservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It's a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure Storage capacity (like 10 PB for Archive) in a particular region for a set term (1 year). In return, you get a significantly lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
What is the difference between Archive, Cool, and Hot tiers?
These tiers represent different access frequencies and costs. Hot is for frequently accessed data, Cool for infrequently accessed data, and Archive for rarely accessed data. Archive offers the lowest storage cost but has higher retrieval times and costs.
What does LRS mean for my data?
Local Redundant Storage (LRS) means your data is copied three times within a single data center. This protects your data from drive, server, or rack failures within that facility.
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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