Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 100 TB, GRS, US West 2
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive Storage with GRS in US West 2 for a 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention and compliance for your critical business data.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve 100 TB of Azure Archive Storage for predictable costs and availability.
- Global Redundancy: GRS ensures your data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Long-Term Archiving: Ideal for compliance, regulatory needs, and historical data that requires infrequent access.
- Cost Optimization: Archive tier offers the lowest storage costs for data that is accessed rarely but must be retained.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 100 TB of Archive storage in the US West 2 region, protected by Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for a 3-year term. It is designed for businesses requiring cost-effective, highly durable, and compliant long-term data archiving.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to manage vast amounts of historical data, meet regulatory retention policies, and reduce storage expenses for infrequently accessed information. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of storage space, preventing unexpected capacity issues.
- Archive Tier: Offers the lowest cost per GB for data requiring long-term retention and infrequent access.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Provides high durability by replicating data to a secondary Azure region.
- 3-Year Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, simplifying budget planning.
- US West 2 Region: Specific geographic location for data residency and access optimization.
This reserved capacity solution is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing predictable, cost-effective, and durable long-term data storage within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data for compliance, regulatory, or business intelligence purposes. Streamline the process of retaining records that are accessed infrequently but must be preserved.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, compliance-driven organizations
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Ensure adherence to industry-specific data retention mandates and legal discovery obligations. Automate the storage of audit logs, transaction records, and other critical data for extended periods.
regulated industries, legal departments, financial services, healthcare systems
Optimize Storage Costs for Cold Data
Streamline budget management by securing the lowest possible storage costs for data that is rarely accessed. Reduce operational expenses associated with maintaining large volumes of inactive information.
cost-conscious IT departments, businesses with large data archives, budget-focused planning
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the availability of your required storage space, preventing unexpected capacity limitations and ensuring your archiving needs are met.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the most cost-effective solution for data that is infrequently accessed but must be retained for extended periods, significantly lowering storage expenses.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability of your archived data by replicating it to a secondary Azure region, protecting against data loss due to regional failures.
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended duration, simplifying financial planning and protecting against potential price increases.
US West 2 Region
Specifies the geographic location for your data, aiding in compliance with data residency requirements and optimizing access for users in the western United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records, audit trails, and customer data for extended periods to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA rules, making archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated by HIPAA and other regulations to store patient records, imaging data, and research information for many years, requiring secure and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for extended durations to meet professional responsibility rules and potential litigation requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict records retention policies and public disclosure laws, necessitating the long-term, durable, and cost-effective archiving of official documents and citizen data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a discounted price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This reservation guarantees capacity and offers cost savings for predictable storage needs.
What is Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)?
GRS replicates your data synchronously to a secondary region hundreds of miles away from the primary region. This provides the highest level of durability and availability, protecting your data against major outages or disasters.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is designed for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that have significant long-term data archiving requirements and need predictable costs and high durability for their data within the Azure cloud.
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.