Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 1 PB, LRS, US South Central, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with LRS in the US South Central region for a full year, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Capacity: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated Azure Archive storage for your critical business data.
- Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects your data against localized hardware failures within a single data center.
- Term: A 1-year commitment provides predictable costs and ensures continuous access to your archived information.
- Region Specific: Optimized for the US South Central region, offering performance and compliance benefits for your operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 Petabyte of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with Local Redundant Storage (LRS) for a 1-year term in the US South Central region. It is designed for businesses requiring cost-effective, long-term data archiving with a focus on compliance and data durability.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this reserved capacity to manage large volumes of infrequently accessed data, such as historical records, compliance archives, and media assets, without the unpredictable costs of on-demand storage.
- Reserved Capacity: Pre-purchases 1 PB of Azure Archive storage, ensuring availability and predictable pricing.
- Archive Tier Access: Provides the lowest cost storage tier for data accessed less than once a month.
- Local Redundancy (LRS): Offers protection against hardware failures within a single Azure data center.
- 1-Year Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for 12 months, simplifying budget management.
- US South Central Focus: Optimized for deployment within this specific Azure geographic region.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to manage vast amounts of archival data cost-effectively and reliably.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, such as financial records, legal documents, and media assets, for extended periods. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring data is retained according to regulatory requirements.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance needs
Cost-Effective Data Retention
Streamline budget management by securing a fixed price for 1 PB of archive storage over a 1-year term. Automate the process of moving infrequently accessed data to a lower-cost storage tier, reducing overall IT expenditure.
budget-conscious IT operations, long-term data lifecycle management, predictable cost forecasting
Meet Regulatory Compliance
Ensure adherence to industry-specific data retention mandates and legal discovery requirements by dedicating secure archive storage. Protect against data loss with Local Redundant Storage, safeguarding critical information against localized hardware failures.
compliance-driven organizations, data governance frameworks, audit-ready environments
Key Features
1 Petabyte Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant amount of storage space for your long-term data needs, ensuring availability and preventing unexpected overages.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost option for data accessed infrequently, significantly reducing expenses for historical data retention.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects your archived data against hardware failures within a single Azure data center, ensuring data durability.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and simplifies budgeting for your long-term storage requirements over a defined period.
US South Central Region
Optimizes data locality and performance for organizations operating within or requiring data residency in this geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records and customer data for many years to meet regulatory compliance standards like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA requirements.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations are required to keep client case files, contracts, and communications for extended periods to comply with legal retention mandates and for potential discovery.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need to store patient records, imaging data, and research information for compliance with HIPAA and other health data regulations, often requiring long-term archival.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies for public records, historical archives, and operational data, necessitating cost-effective long-term storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive?
It is a subscription service that reserves a specific amount of Microsoft Azure Archive storage for your business at a fixed price for a set term. This is ideal for long-term data retention of infrequently accessed information.
What does Local Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS means your data is copied multiple times within a single data center in the US South Central region. This protects your data against hardware failures but not against site-wide disasters.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is designed for SMB and mid-market companies that need to store large volumes of data for extended periods, often for compliance or historical purposes, and want predictable costs.
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.