Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 1 PB, RA-GRS, US West 2, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with RA-GRS in US West 2 for a 1-year term, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated archive storage for your critical data.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS provides replicated data across multiple regions for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Cost Optimization: Archive tier offers the lowest storage cost for data accessed infrequently, reducing overall expenses.
- Compliance Ready: Meets regulatory requirements for data retention and archival with a 1-year commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 Petabyte of Archive storage in the US West 2 region, utilizing Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS). It is designed for long-term data archival, offering the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed very infrequently but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
Businesses with significant data archival needs, such as those in regulated industries or those requiring extensive historical records, utilize this service. It fits within cloud storage strategies for organizations that need to offload cold data from more expensive tiers while maintaining accessibility and durability, ensuring compliance and reducing operational overhead.
- Dedicated Archive Storage: Secure 1 PB of capacity specifically for cold data.
- RA-GRS Durability: Data is replicated across geographically separate regions for maximum resilience.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for 1 year, simplifying budget management.
- Long-Term Retention: Ideal for compliance, legal holds, and historical data archiving.
- Azure Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft Azure services.
This reserved capacity offers SMB and mid-market teams a predictable, cost-effective solution for long-term data archival needs on the Azure platform.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archival
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data that is accessed infrequently but must be retained for compliance or business intelligence. This ensures regulatory adherence and preserves valuable historical records without high ongoing costs.
cloud-native applications, data warehousing, regulatory compliance environments, historical data analysis
Streamline Compliance and Retention Policies
Streamline the enforcement of data retention policies by dedicating a cost-effective storage tier for compliance-mandated data. This simplifies audit processes and reduces the risk of non-compliance penalties.
regulated industries, legal data management, financial record keeping, healthcare data archiving
Automate Cold Data Offloading
Automate the process of moving cold data from performance-tier storage to a low-cost archive tier. This frees up valuable space on primary storage and optimizes overall cloud storage expenditure.
large data sets, backup and disaster recovery, media archives, scientific data storage
Key Features
1 Petabyte Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant amount of dedicated archive storage, preventing unexpected capacity limitations and ensuring availability for your long-term data needs.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data accessed infrequently, significantly reducing expenses for cold data storage.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data across multiple geographic regions, protecting against data loss and enabling disaster recovery.
US West 2 Region
Offers data residency and low latency access for organizations operating within or serving the western United States.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and commitment for a full year, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for your archival storage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, audit trails, and historical transaction analysis, making archive storage essential for managing vast amounts of sensitive data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other regulatory mandates, necessitating cost-effective solutions for large-volume archival.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to store case files, evidence, and client communications for many years to comply with legal discovery requirements and professional standards.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector often archive large media assets, raw footage, and finished productions for potential future use or historical reference, requiring massive, low-cost storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity allows you to reserve a specific amount of storage capacity for a set term at a discounted rate. This is ideal for predictable storage needs, especially for long-term archival.
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, and you can access the data from either region.
Who should use Azure Archive Storage?
Azure Archive Storage is best suited for data that is accessed very infrequently, such as backups, media archives, or data that must be retained for regulatory compliance for extended periods, typically for 180 days or more.
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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