Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 100 TB, RA-GRS, US South Central, 1 Year
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with RA-GRS in US South Central for one year, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention for your critical business information.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated archive storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits.
- Redundancy & Availability: RA-GRS provides geo-redundancy, protecting data against regional outages.
- Cost Optimization: Archive tier offers the lowest storage cost for data accessed infrequently.
- Compliance Ready: Supports long-term data retention policies and regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US South Central region for a 1-year term. It is designed for businesses requiring cost-effective, long-term retention of data that is accessed infrequently but must be readily available when needed.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to manage large volumes of archival data, such as historical records, compliance backups, and media archives, within their Azure environment. It integrates directly into their existing Azure infrastructure, providing a scalable and secure solution for data lifecycle management.
- 100 TB Reserved Archive Capacity: Ensures a fixed amount of low-cost storage for long-term data.
- RA-GRS Redundancy: Data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Archive Access Tier: Lowest cost storage option for data with infrequent access requirements.
- 1-Year Term Commitment: Provides predictable costs and simplifies budgeting for long-term storage needs.
- US South Central Region: Optimized for performance and compliance for businesses operating in or serving this geographic area.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to manage large archives cost-effectively and compliantly within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and retention
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, regulatory archives, and media assets at the lowest possible cost. This ensures compliance and data availability for future reference without impacting operational storage budgets.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, data lifecycle management, regulatory compliance
Streamline compliance with data retention policies
Streamline adherence to industry regulations and internal policies requiring long-term data preservation. This service provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for meeting strict retention mandates for legal, financial, or healthcare records.
regulated industries, audit preparation, legal discovery, corporate governance
Automate cost-effective backup and disaster recovery
Automate the process of archiving backup data and disaster recovery copies to a highly durable and geo-redundant storage tier. This ensures business continuity and data protection for critical information that is rarely accessed but must be preserved.
business continuity planning, data protection strategies, secondary backups, offsite data storage
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a fixed amount of storage, providing predictable costs and preventing unexpected overages for your long-term data archives.
Archive Access Tier
Offers the lowest storage cost per GB, making it ideal for data that is accessed very infrequently but must be retained.
Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against regional failures.
1-Year Subscription Term
Simplifies budgeting and financial planning for your long-term data retention needs with a fixed commitment period.
US South Central Region Deployment
Provides data residency and optimized performance for organizations operating within or serving the US South Central geographic area.
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.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to store case files, evidence, and client communications for many years to meet legal discovery requirements and professional standards.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to preserve public records, historical documents, and operational data for extended durations, often requiring secure and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage for a set term, typically at a reduced cost compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This offering reserves 100 TB of Azure Archive storage for one year.
What is RA-GRS?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary geographic region, providing high durability and availability. You can read data from both the primary and secondary locations.
Who should use Azure Archive storage?
Azure Archive storage is best suited for data that is accessed very infrequently, such as regulatory compliance archives, long-term backups, or historical media assets. It offers the lowest storage cost but has higher retrieval times and costs compared to other 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
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
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