Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 100 TB, LRS, US West, 3 Years
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive Storage with LRS redundancy in US West for a 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention for your business.
- Cost Efficiency: Lock in pricing for 100 TB of Azure Archive Storage for 3 years, optimizing long-term data retention budgets.
- Data Durability: Benefit from Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) in the US West region, protecting your data against localized failures.
- Compliance Ready: Meet regulatory and archival requirements with a dedicated, secure, and cost-effective storage solution.
- Predictable Capacity: Reserve 100 TB of high-capacity archive storage, ensuring availability for your critical long-term data needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive Storage with Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) in the US West region, committed for a 3-year term. It is designed for businesses requiring cost-effective, long-term retention of infrequently accessed data, ensuring compliance and data availability.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this reserved capacity to manage large volumes of archival data, such as historical records, compliance backups, and media assets, within their Azure environment.
- Reserved Archive Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of Azure Archive Storage for predictable long-term data needs.
- Locally Redundant Storage (LRS): Provides data protection against hardware failures within a single data center in the US West region.
- 3-Year Term Commitment: Offers significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term data archival.
- Cost-Effective Archival: Ideal for data that is accessed rarely but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
- Azure Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for data management and access.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for businesses needing to manage large volumes of archival data cost-effectively and reliably within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements by providing a dedicated, cost-effective archive for historical data. Ensure data is available for audits and compliance checks for the mandated retention period.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data governance initiatives, regulatory compliance
Streamline retention of historical business records
Streamline the process of storing and managing critical historical business records, such as financial statements, legal documents, and transaction logs. Reduce the complexity of managing vast amounts of infrequently accessed data.
on-premises data centers, cloud storage strategies, data lifecycle management, business continuity planning
Automate cost-effective storage for media assets
Automate the cost-effective storage of large media assets, including video archives, high-resolution images, and project files, that are rarely accessed but must be preserved. Optimize storage costs for infrequently used but valuable digital assets.
digital asset management, content creation workflows, media production pipelines, archival storage solutions
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Ensures sufficient space for long-term archival needs, preventing capacity-related issues and providing predictable resource allocation.
Archive Storage Tier
Offers the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed infrequently, significantly reducing long-term storage expenses.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects data against hardware failures within a single data center, ensuring availability and durability for critical archival data.
3-Year Term Commitment
Provides substantial cost savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term data retention, enabling better budget forecasting.
US West Region
Ensures data residency and compliance with regional data protection regulations, while offering low latency for users in the western United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records and customer data for extended periods to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA rules, making cost-effective archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are required by HIPAA and other regulations to store patient records, imaging data, and clinical trial information for many years, necessitating secure and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and contracts for extended durations to meet professional responsibility and regulatory requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to retain public records, historical documents, and operational data for specific periods, often requiring secure, durable, and cost-effective archival solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive?
It is a subscription service that reserves 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive Storage for a 3-year term in the US West region with LRS. It's designed for cost-effective, long-term data retention.
Who should use this service?
Businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that need to store large volumes of infrequently accessed data for compliance, historical records, or long-term backup purposes should consider this service.
What is Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)?
LRS protects your data by replicating it synchronously three times within a single physical location in the US West region. This protects against hardware failures but not against regional disasters.
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.