Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 100 TB, RA-GRS, US West, 1 Year
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with RA-GRS redundancy in US West for a full year, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated archive storage for your critical data.
- Redundancy: RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) ensures data availability across regions.
- Term: Provides 1 year of reserved capacity, simplifying budgeting and planning.
- Cost Efficiency: Archive tier offers the lowest cost for data accessed infrequently.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure Archive Storage, specifically configured for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US West region for a 1-year term. It is designed for data that is accessed very infrequently but must be retained for long periods, such as regulatory compliance archives, backup data, or disaster recovery repositories.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage vast amounts of data cost-effectively while meeting compliance requirements. It fits into an existing Azure environment, allowing businesses to offload long-term archival needs from more expensive hot or cool storage tiers.
- Reserved Capacity: Lock in 100 TB of storage at a predictable cost for 12 months.
- Archive Tier Access: Utilize the lowest cost storage tier for data with infrequent access needs.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures your data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and availability.
- Compliance Ready: Supports long-term data retention policies required by many regulatory bodies.
- Simplified Management: Pre-purchased capacity reduces the complexity of managing storage growth for archival data.
This reserved capacity is the optimal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing cost-effective, durable, and compliant long-term data storage solutions within Azure.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archival for Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements by storing historical data for extended periods. This ensures audit readiness and avoids penalties associated with non-compliance for data retention mandates.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data governance policies, regulatory compliance needs
Cost-Effective Backup and Disaster Recovery Storage
Streamline the process of storing backup data and disaster recovery archives at the lowest possible cost. This provides a secure, geo-redundant repository for business continuity planning.
backup and recovery strategies, business continuity planning, on-premises data offload, cloud-based archives
Preserving Historical Business Records
Automate the retention of essential business records, such as financial statements, transaction logs, and client communications, for years. This guarantees access to historical information for business analysis and legal purposes.
data lifecycle management, historical data preservation, legal hold requirements, audit trail maintenance
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a fixed amount of storage, simplifying budgeting and ensuring availability for your archival needs.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost storage option for data that is accessed very infrequently, significantly reducing operational expenses.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data across geographically separate regions, protecting against regional outages.
1 Year Term
Offers a predictable commitment period, allowing for better financial planning and avoiding unexpected cost fluctuations.
US West Region
Places your archival data in a specific geographic location, helping to meet data residency requirements and reduce latency for access within that region.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain transaction records, policy documents, and audit trails for many years to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated by HIPAA and other regulations to store patient health information (PHI) for extended periods, often requiring secure and compliant long-term archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to archive case files, client communications, and discovery data for extended durations to meet professional responsibility and potential litigation requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict record-keeping and archival mandates for public records, historical data, and operational logs, often requiring long-term, secure storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Archive, Cool, and Hot storage tiers in Azure?
Hot tier is for frequently accessed data, Cool tier for infrequently accessed data, and Archive tier for rarely accessed data. Archive offers the lowest storage cost but has higher retrieval costs and latency.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) means your data is synchronously replicated to a secondary region within the same geography, and you can read from both the primary and secondary locations. This provides high durability and availability.
Can I access my data quickly from the Archive tier?
Retrieval from the Archive tier is not instantaneous. It can take several hours to retrieve data, making it suitable for data that is not needed on demand. The cost for retrieval is higher than for Hot or Cool 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
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