Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 100 TB, GRS, US West 2, 1 Year
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with GRS in US West 2 for a 1-year term, ensuring long-term data retention and compliance for your critical business information.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated archive storage capacity for your long-term data needs.
- Global Redundancy: GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage) ensures your data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Compliance Ready: Meets regulatory requirements for data archiving and retention with a secure, cost-effective solution.
- Predictable Costs: A 1-year subscription provides fixed pricing, simplifying budget management for your storage infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity specifically for Archive tier data, with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US West 2 region, for a 1-year term. It is designed for businesses requiring cost-effective, durable, and compliant long-term data archiving.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to offload infrequently accessed data, meet regulatory retention policies, and ensure business continuity without the overhead of managing physical archive media.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Provides the lowest cost storage for data accessed less than once a year.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Ensures data is replicated to a secondary geographic location for high durability and disaster recovery.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees a specific amount of storage capacity, preventing performance impacts from shared resource contention.
- 1-Year Commitment: Offers predictable pricing and capacity for a defined period, aiding financial planning.
- US West 2 Region: Deploys storage in a specific geographic location to meet data residency or latency requirements.
This reserved archive capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing cost-effective, compliant, and highly durable long-term data storage.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements for data retention by providing a secure and cost-effective archive solution. This ensures that historical business data is available for audits or legal discovery for extended periods.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Streamline retention of historical business records
Streamline the process of storing and managing historical business records, such as financial statements, transaction logs, or customer communications. This dedicated capacity simplifies data lifecycle management and reduces the complexity of storage administration.
on-premises infrastructure, cloud-hosted applications, business continuity planning, operational data management
Automate cost-effective storage for inactive data
Automate the provisioning of low-cost storage for inactive data, such as backups, media archives, or research data that is rarely accessed. This prevents budget overruns associated with storing infrequently used information in higher-cost storage tiers.
virtualized environments, SaaS application data, large dataset storage, disaster recovery planning
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a fixed amount of storage, ensuring availability and predictable performance for your archive data.
Archive Tier Storage
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data accessed less than once a year, optimizing storage expenses.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Replicates data to a secondary geographic region, offering high durability and protection against regional failures.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable pricing and capacity management for a defined period, simplifying budgeting and planning.
US West 2 Region Deployment
Meets specific data residency or latency requirements by deploying storage in a designated geographic location.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records, audit trails, and customer data for many years to comply with regulations like SOX and FINRA, making cost-effective archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated by HIPAA and other regulations to store patient records, imaging data, and clinical trial information for extended periods, 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 conduct rules and potential litigation requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict record-keeping and retention policies for public records, historical documents, and operational data, necessitating durable and compliant long-term storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term, offering predictable pricing and guaranteed resources. This offering is for the Archive tier, ideal for infrequently accessed data.
What does GRS mean for my data?
GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage) means your data is copied to a secondary geographic region. This provides high durability and protects your data against major outages in the primary region.
Who is this service best suited for?
This service is ideal for businesses that need to store large volumes of data for long-term retention, compliance, or regulatory reasons, and access it infrequently. It is particularly beneficial for SMBs and mid-market companies looking for cost-effective, durable archive solutions.
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.