Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 1 PB, LRS, US Central, 3 Years
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with LRS in US Central for a 3-year term, ensuring long-term data retention and compliance.
- Capacity Commitment: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated Azure Archive storage for your critical data.
- Data Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects data against localized hardware failures within a region.
- Term Certainty: Locks in capacity and pricing for 3 years, simplifying budgeting and forecasting.
- Geographic Focus: Deployed in the US Central region, meeting specific data residency and performance needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 Petabyte of Azure Archive storage with Local Redundant Storage (LRS) in the US Central region for a 3-year term. It is designed for long-term data archiving, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance where data access is infrequent but retrieval is critical.
Businesses with significant data archiving needs, such as those in finance, healthcare, or legal sectors, utilize this service to ensure compliance and cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data. It integrates with existing Azure environments, offering predictable costs and capacity for essential long-term data management.
- Cost Optimization: Reserve capacity at a predictable price for 3 years, significantly reducing long-term storage costs.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets regulatory requirements for data retention with durable, secure archive storage.
- Scalable Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of storage, allowing for substantial data growth over the term.
- Regional Deployment: Utilizes the US Central region for data residency and performance requirements.
- Simplified Management: Subscription model simplifies procurement and management of large-scale archive storage.
This reserved capacity solution offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective and compliant way to manage their long-term data archiving needs.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store massive volumes of historical data for compliance and regulatory requirements. This ensures data is available for audits or future analysis without incurring high on-demand storage costs.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance mandates
Streamline Compliance and Retention Policies
Streamline adherence to industry-specific data retention regulations by dedicating a large, cost-effective storage pool. This simplifies audit processes and reduces the risk of non-compliance penalties.
data governance frameworks, long-term record keeping, business continuity planning, risk management strategies
Automate Cost-Effective Storage Solutions
Automate the procurement and management of large-scale archive storage with a predictable 3-year commitment. This approach optimizes cloud spend for data that is accessed infrequently but must be retained.
budget-conscious IT operations, predictable cloud spending, large data volume management, infrastructure cost control
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage, preventing capacity shortages and enabling large-scale data archiving.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost storage option for data accessed infrequently, optimizing long-term retention expenses.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects data against hardware failures within a single data center, ensuring data durability.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, simplifying budgeting and providing cost predictability.
US Central Region Deployment
Meets specific data residency requirements and offers performance benefits for organizations operating in or near this geographic area.
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 requirements, making archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated by HIPAA and other regulations to store patient records for many years, requiring secure and cost-effective long-term storage solutions like archive tiers.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to archive case files, discovery documents, and client communications for extended durations to meet professional responsibility and potential litigation requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict records retention policies for public documents, historical data, and citizen information, necessitating large-scale, compliant, and cost-efficient archival solutions.
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, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This reservation ensures capacity availability and predictable costs.
What is Archive storage tier?
Archive is the lowest-cost tier in Azure Blob Storage, designed for data that is rarely accessed but must be retained for long periods, such as regulatory compliance or backups. Retrieval times can be longer and may incur higher access costs.
What does LRS mean for my data?
Local Redundant Storage (LRS) replicates your data synchronously three times within a single physical location in the primary region. This protects your data from rack and node failures, as well as datacenter-level corruption.
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.