Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 100 TB, RA-GRS, US West 2, 3 Years
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with RA-GRS redundancy in US West 2 for a 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated archive storage for your critical data over a 3-year period.
- Redundancy & Durability: RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) protects your data against regional outages.
- Cost Optimization: Archive tier offers the lowest storage costs for infrequently accessed data, ideal for compliance and historical records.
- Predictable Billing: A 3-year subscription provides fixed pricing, simplifying budget management for long-term data storage needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US West 2 region, committed for a 3-year term. It is designed for data that is accessed very infrequently but must be retained for extended periods, such as regulatory compliance, historical archives, or disaster recovery backups.
Businesses with significant long-term data retention requirements utilize this service to ensure compliance and data availability without incurring the high costs of frequently accessed storage tiers. It integrates directly into the Azure ecosystem, supporting applications and workloads that require durable, low-cost storage for archival purposes.
- Massive Data Archival: Securely store up to 100 TB of data in Azure's lowest-cost storage tier.
- Geo-Redundant Protection: RA-GRS ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Long-Term Retention: Ideal for meeting regulatory compliance, legal holds, and historical data preservation needs.
- Predictable Costs: A 3-year commitment locks in pricing, offering significant savings for long-term storage strategies.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for data management and retrieval.
This 3-year reserved capacity plan is the optimal choice for SMB and mid-market organizations needing cost-effective, durable, and compliant long-term data storage.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, legal records, and compliance-related information for extended periods. This ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and provides a readily accessible archive for audits or historical analysis.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance mandates
Streamline disaster recovery data retention
Streamline the process of retaining long-term disaster recovery backups and archives. This provides a cost-effective method to store recovery points that may be needed years in the future, ensuring business continuity.
business continuity planning, IT infrastructure management, data protection strategies, multi-site operations
Automate cost-effective data lifecycle management
Automate the movement of data to the lowest cost tier as it ages and becomes infrequently accessed. This optimizes storage spend by ensuring that only active data resides on more expensive tiers.
cloud storage optimization, data governance policies, IT budget management, operational efficiency initiatives
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant amount of storage space, preventing unexpected capacity issues and ensuring availability for your archival needs.
Archive Storage Tier
Offers the lowest cost per gigabyte for data accessed infrequently, significantly reducing expenses for long-term data retention.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Provides high durability by replicating data to a secondary Azure region, protecting against regional disasters and ensuring data availability.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for three years, offering predictable budgeting and substantial cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go options.
US West 2 Region
Ensures data is stored in a specific geographic location, helping to meet data residency requirements and reduce latency for regional access.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records, audit trails, and customer data for many years to comply with strict regulatory requirements like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA regulations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated by HIPAA to retain patient medical records for extended periods, often requiring secure, durable, and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to store case files, discovery documents, and client communications for extended durations to meet professional responsibility and potential litigation requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to extensive record-keeping mandates for historical data, public records, and operational logs, requiring cost-effective and compliant archival solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage capacity for a set term (e.g., 3 years) at a discounted rate. This is ideal for predictable, long-term storage needs.
What is RA-GRS and why is it important?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is not only stored redundantly within a primary region but also asynchronously copied to a secondary region. This provides high durability and availability, protecting against regional outages.
When should I use Azure Archive Storage?
Azure Archive Storage is best suited for data that is accessed very infrequently, such as regulatory compliance archives, historical records, or long-term backups. It offers the lowest storage costs but has higher retrieval times and costs compared to hotter tiers.
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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