Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 1 PB, RA-GRS, US East, 3 Years
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with RA-GRS redundancy in US East for a 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Capacity: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated archive storage.
- Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures data availability across multiple regions.
- Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for a 3-year commitment.
- Location: Deploys within the US East region for data residency and performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering reserves 1 Petabyte of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US East region for a 3-year term. It provides a cost-effective solution for long-term data archiving, compliance, and disaster recovery needs, ensuring data is available even in the event of a regional outage.
Businesses with significant data archiving requirements, such as legal firms, healthcare organizations, or financial institutions, utilize this service to meet regulatory compliance and retain historical data. It integrates directly into Azure environments, providing a scalable and secure storage tier for data that is accessed infrequently but must be preserved.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of storage, preventing unexpected capacity limitations.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Designed for infrequently accessed data with the lowest storage costs.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS protects data against regional disasters by replicating it to a secondary region.
- Fixed Term Pricing: A 3-year commitment secures current pricing and budget predictability.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for data management and access.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing predictable, cost-effective, and highly durable long-term data storage.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archiving and Retention
Enable teams to store massive datasets for extended periods, such as historical financial records or legal case files. Streamline compliance with regulatory mandates by ensuring data is preserved and accessible for audit purposes.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance focus
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Protect critical archival data against regional outages or disasters with RA-GRS redundancy. Ensure business continuity by maintaining access to historical information even if the primary region experiences an issue.
business continuity planning, risk-averse operations, geographically distributed data, high-availability requirements
Cost Optimization for Cold Data
Automate the movement of infrequently accessed data to a lower-cost storage tier, significantly reducing overall storage expenses. Streamline budget management with predictable pricing for a 3-year term.
budget-conscious IT, large data volumes, infrequent data access patterns, cloud cost management
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for large archival needs, preventing unexpected overages and ensuring availability.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed infrequently, optimizing storage budgets.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Ensures data durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against major outages.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for three years, offering budget predictability and protection against future price increases.
US East Region Deployment
Meets data residency requirements for businesses operating within or serving the eastern United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, audit trails, and historical analysis, making archive storage essential for meeting these demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating cost-effective, durable archive solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers need to store case files, contracts, and client communications for many years to meet legal discovery requirements and professional standards.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies for public records, historical archives, and operational data, requiring secure and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to reserve a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term, typically at a reduced price compared to pay-as-you-go options. This ensures capacity is available when needed and provides cost predictability.
What is RA-GRS?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary region for durability and disaster recovery, and you can access it from either the primary or secondary region.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is for businesses that need to store large volumes of data for long-term retention, compliance, or backup purposes, and who can benefit from predictable pricing and high durability for infrequently accessed data.
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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