Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 1 PB, RA-GRS, US West, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with RA-GRS in US West for long-term data retention, ensuring compliance and cost-efficiency for your business data over a 1-year term.
- Capacity: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated Archive storage capacity.
- Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures data is replicated across multiple regions for high durability.
- Term: Provides a 1-year commitment for predictable budgeting and cost savings.
- Location: Optimized for data residency and low latency access within the US West region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 Petabyte of Azure Archive storage with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US West region for a 1-year term. It is designed for data that is accessed infrequently but requires high durability and availability for compliance or long-term archival purposes.
Businesses with significant data archival needs, such as those in regulated industries or those requiring long-term backup solutions, utilize this offering. It fits within their existing Azure environment, offering a cost-effective way to manage large volumes of cold data without the overhead of managing physical storage infrastructure.
- Cost Savings: Reserved capacity offers significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable, long-term storage needs.
- Data Durability: RA-GRS provides high durability by replicating data synchronously within a primary region and asynchronously to a secondary region.
- Archive Tier Access: Enables cost-effective storage for data accessed less than once a year, ideal for compliance and historical records.
- Predictable Performance: Reserved capacity ensures availability of the specified storage volume.
- Simplified Management: Integrates directly into Azure, reducing the complexity of managing on-premises archival solutions.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to manage large archives cost-effectively and reliably within Azure.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archival for Compliance
Enable teams to meet strict regulatory requirements by storing historical data for extended periods. Streamline compliance audits with readily accessible, durable archival storage.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Cost-Effective Backup Retention
Automate the retention of backup data in a cost-optimized tier, reducing overall storage expenses. Support business continuity by ensuring critical historical backups are preserved.
disaster recovery planning, business continuity strategies, data lifecycle management, operational resilience
Archiving Historical Business Records
Organizations managing large volumes of historical business records can ensure their preservation without incurring high costs. Protect vital company history and intellectual property for future reference.
document management systems, legacy data preservation, knowledge management initiatives, corporate governance
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees storage availability and provides significant cost savings for predictable archival needs.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple geographic locations.
Archive Storage Tier
Offers the lowest cost per GB for data accessed infrequently, optimizing storage budgets.
1-Year Term Commitment
Provides predictable costs and budget certainty for long-term data retention strategies.
US West Region
Optimizes data access latency and meets data residency requirements for businesses operating in or serving the western United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records and customer data for extended periods to meet regulatory compliance 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, necessitating secure, durable, and cost-effective long-term archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and historical documents for compliance and potential future reference, often for decades.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies and public record laws, requiring secure and compliant long-term storage for a vast array of official documents and data.
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 offering significant cost savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
What is RA-GRS?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It ensures your data is replicated to a secondary region for durability and can be accessed from either the primary or secondary region.
How does Archive storage differ from other Azure storage tiers?
Archive storage is the most cost-effective tier for data that is accessed very infrequently (less than once a year) but requires high durability. Retrieval times can be longer 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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