Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 100 TB, LRS, US South Central, 3 Years
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage for 3 years in the US South Central region with LRS redundancy, ensuring cost-effective long-term data preservation.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of archive storage for predictable costs over 3 years.
- Archive Tier Access: Provides the lowest cost storage for data accessed infrequently, ideal for compliance and historical records.
- LRS Redundancy: Ensures data durability with locally redundant storage within a single data center.
- US South Central Location: Deploys data within a specific geographic region for compliance and performance needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity subscription secures 100 TB of Archive storage for a 3-year term in the US South Central region, utilizing Locally Redundant Storage (LRS). It offers a predictable cost model for long-term data retention needs, ensuring data is available for compliance, historical analysis, or regulatory requirements.
This offering is designed for businesses that require significant, cost-effective storage for data that is accessed infrequently. It fits within cloud environments managing large datasets, such as backup archives, media archives, or regulatory compliance data, providing a stable and budget-friendly solution for sustained data storage.
- Cost Predictability: Lock in pricing for 100 TB of archive storage over 3 years, simplifying budget management.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Access the lowest cost storage tier for data with infrequent access patterns.
- Data Durability: Benefit from Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) for protection against hardware failures within a data center.
- Geographic Specificity: Deploy data within the US South Central region to meet data residency and compliance mandates.
- Long-Term Retention: Ideal for archiving historical data, backups, and compliance records that require long-term storage.
This reserved capacity solution provides SMB and mid-market organizations with a cost-effective and predictable way to manage large volumes of archival data in Azure.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archiving for Compliance
Enable teams to meet regulatory requirements by storing historical data, audit logs, and compliance records for extended periods. Streamline data lifecycle management with a cost-effective, reserved archive tier.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data governance initiatives, regulatory compliance mandates
Cost-Effective Backup and Disaster Recovery Storage
Automate the storage of long-term backups and disaster recovery archives in a low-cost tier. Protect business continuity by ensuring critical data is preserved and accessible for recovery scenarios.
business continuity planning, IT infrastructure management, data protection strategies, cloud backup solutions
Preserving Historical Media and Research Data
Support organizations that need to store large volumes of media assets, research data, or scientific information for future reference. Ensure access to valuable historical datasets without incurring high storage costs.
digital asset management, research data repositories, media production workflows, educational institutions
Key Features
Reserved Capacity Commitment
Guarantees 100 TB of storage space and locks in pricing for 3 years, providing cost predictability and budget control for long-term data needs.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Offers the lowest cost per gigabyte for data accessed infrequently, making it ideal for compliance, backups, and historical data retention.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Provides high durability by replicating data within a single data center, protecting against hardware failures and ensuring data availability.
US South Central Region Deployment
Ensures data is stored within a specific geographic location, helping organizations meet data residency requirements and compliance regulations.
3-Year Subscription Term
Commits to a long-term storage solution, simplifying management and ensuring consistent access to archival data over an extended period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, audit trails, and historical transaction records, making archive storage essential for meeting these demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records and medical imaging data for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating cost-effective archive solutions.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to preserve public records, historical documents, and citizen data for defined periods, requiring secure and compliant long-term storage.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to store case files, client communications, and historical documents for compliance and potential future reference, often for many years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term (e.g., 3 years) at a discounted, predictable price. This reservation applies to specific storage tiers like Archive.
What is Azure Archive Storage?
Azure Archive Storage is the lowest cost tier for Azure Blob Storage, designed for data that is accessed very infrequently and requires the longest retention periods, such as regulatory compliance data or long-term backups.
What does LRS mean for storage redundancy?
LRS stands for Locally Redundant Storage. It protects your data against hardware failures within a single data center by replicating it synchronously three times within that facility.
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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