Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 1 PB, GRS, US West, 3 Years
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with GRS in US West for a 3-year term, ensuring long-term data retention and compliance for your business.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated archive storage in the US West region.
- Geo-Redundancy: GRS ensures your data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability.
- Long-Term Retention: Designed for data that requires infrequent access but must be kept for compliance or historical purposes.
- Predictable Costs: A 3-year subscription locks in pricing, simplifying budget management for archival needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity subscription providing 1 Petabyte (PB) of Archive storage in the US West region, protected by Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for three years. This offering is ideal for organizations needing to store vast amounts of data that is accessed infrequently but must be retained for regulatory, compliance, or historical reasons.
Businesses with significant data archival requirements, such as those in finance, healthcare, or legal sectors, will find this service essential. It fits within their existing Azure environment, offering a cost-effective and durable solution for long-term data preservation without the need for managing physical storage infrastructure.
- 1 PB Archive Storage: Dedicated capacity for your infrequently accessed data.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Data is replicated to a secondary region for high durability and availability.
- US West Region: Storage located in Microsoft's US West data centers.
- 3-Year Term: Fixed commitment for predictable pricing and long-term planning.
- Cost Optimization: Archive tier offers the lowest storage costs for long-term data.
This reserved capacity is the optimal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing cost-effective, durable, and compliant long-term data storage on Azure.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archival for Compliance
Enable teams to meet strict regulatory and compliance mandates by storing historical data for extended periods. Streamline data lifecycle management with a dedicated, cost-optimized archival solution.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Preserving Historical Business Records
Support organizations in safeguarding critical business records, audit trails, and historical transaction data. Automate the process of retaining essential information that is rarely accessed but must be preserved.
legacy data retention, legal hold requirements, corporate governance, business continuity planning
Cost-Effective Cold Data Storage
Streamline the storage of large datasets that are accessed infrequently, such as backups, media archives, or scientific data. Reduce overall storage expenditure by utilizing the lowest cost tier for cold data.
large-scale data repositories, backup and disaster recovery strategies, media asset management, research data storage
Key Features
1 Petabyte (PB) Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for your extensive archival needs, preventing unexpected capacity limitations.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed very infrequently, significantly reducing long-term storage expenses.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Offers high durability by replicating data to a secondary Azure region, protecting against data loss from regional failures.
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing for three years, enabling predictable budgeting and long-term cost savings for your archival strategy.
US West Region Deployment
Ensures data is stored within Microsoft's US West data centers, meeting potential data residency or performance requirements.
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 long-term, cost-effective archival storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are subject to HIPAA and other regulations requiring the long-term retention of patient records, imaging data, and research information, necessitating secure and compliant archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to store case files, client communications, and historical documents for extended periods 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 with specific data residency and security requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Reserved Capacity is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term, typically offering a lower price than pay-as-you-go rates. This offering reserves 1 PB of Archive storage for 3 years in the US West region.
What is Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)?
GRS ensures that your data is replicated to a secondary geographic region. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data even in the event of a major regional outage.
Who should use Azure Archive Storage?
Azure Archive Storage is ideal for data that is accessed very infrequently, such as historical records, regulatory archives, or long-term backups. It offers the lowest storage cost but has higher retrieval times and costs compared to 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
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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