Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 10 PB GRS US East 1 Year
Secure 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US East region for a full year, ensuring long-term data availability and compliance.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 PB of dedicated archive storage, preventing capacity overages and ensuring data can be stored.
- Geo-Redundant Storage: Provides data protection with replication to a secondary region, safeguarding against regional outages.
- Long-Term Retention: Ideal for compliance, regulatory requirements, and historical data archiving with cost-effective access.
- Predictable Costs: A 1-year subscription locks in pricing, simplifying budgeting for essential data archiving needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 10 petabytes of Azure Archive storage in the US East region with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for a 1-year term. It is designed for organizations requiring massive, cost-effective, long-term data retention and compliance.
Businesses with significant data archiving needs, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media, utilize this service to store historical records, regulatory backups, and infrequently accessed data. It integrates directly into Azure environments, offering a scalable solution for data lifecycle management without the need for on-premises hardware.
- Massive Archive Capacity: Secure 10 PB of Azure Blob Storage in the cool or archive tiers.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Ensures data is replicated to a secondary Azure region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- 1-Year Commitment: Provides price predictability and simplifies budgeting for long-term storage needs.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements for data retention and archival.
- Cost-Effective Archiving: Offers a low-cost solution for storing large volumes of data that are accessed infrequently.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to archive vast amounts of data cost-effectively while meeting compliance mandates.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical or regulatory data for extended periods. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring data is retained according to industry or legal mandates.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data lifecycle management, regulatory compliance
Cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data
Streamline operations by moving cold data to a cost-optimized archive tier. Automate the process of archiving large datasets that are rarely accessed but must be preserved.
data warehousing, backup and recovery strategies, digital asset management, large media archives
Ensure data availability with geo-redundancy
Enable teams to protect critical archival data against regional failures or disasters. Provide business continuity for historical records through automatic replication to a secondary location.
disaster recovery planning, business continuity, mission-critical data preservation, risk mitigation
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant volume of storage, preventing unexpected overages and ensuring ample space for archival data.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost option for data that is accessed infrequently, optimizing storage expenses.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures data durability and availability by replicating it to a secondary Azure region, protecting against regional outages.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers price predictability and simplifies budgeting for essential long-term data retention needs.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with existing Azure services, providing a unified and scalable cloud storage solution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, audit trails, and historical transaction records, making large-scale archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records, imaging data, and research information for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other regulatory mandates, necessitating vast archival capacity.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector generate and store massive amounts of raw footage, finished products, and historical assets that require cost-effective, long-term archival solutions.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies for public records, legal documents, and historical archives, requiring secure and scalable storage solutions.
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 reduced price compared to pay-as-you-go. This subscription reserves 10 PB of Archive storage for your business.
What is Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)?
GRS means your data is copied to a secondary Azure region. This provides higher durability and availability, protecting your data even if the primary region experiences an outage.
Who is this service for?
This service is for businesses that need to store very large volumes of data (10 PB) for long-term archival purposes, often driven by compliance or historical record-keeping requirements.
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.