Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 10 PB LRS US DOD EAST 3 Year Subscription
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage with Reserved Capacity for 3 years in the US DOD EAST region, ensuring cost-effective and compliant data preservation.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 petabytes of cool storage for your critical business data.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for 3 years, providing predictable expenses and significant savings over pay-as-you-go.
- Compliance Ready: Designed for US DOD EAST region requirements, supporting stringent regulatory needs.
- Performance Tier: Utilizes cool storage for frequently accessed but not instantly needed data, balancing cost and accessibility.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides 10 petabytes of reserved cool storage capacity in the US DOD EAST region for a 3-year term. It is designed to offer a cost-effective solution for storing large volumes of data that are accessed less frequently but still require quick retrieval when needed, ensuring compliance with specific regional data residency and security standards.
Businesses with substantial data storage needs, particularly those operating within or serving US government entities or requiring high levels of data security and compliance, will find this offering beneficial. It integrates into existing Azure environments, providing a dedicated storage pool that supports various workloads and applications without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 PB of storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits.
- Cost Savings: Significant discounts compared to on-demand pricing for long-term commitments.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimized for data accessed periodically, offering a balance between access speed and cost.
- Regional Compliance: Specifically provisioned for the US DOD EAST region, meeting strict data sovereignty and security mandates.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly billing for a 3-year term simplifies financial planning.
This reserved capacity subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing predictable, compliant, and cost-effective large-scale data storage within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable large-scale data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data or compliance-related records for extended periods. This ensures that critical business information is readily available for audits or regulatory review while optimizing storage costs.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive applications, regulatory-bound operations
Streamline predictable storage cost management
Streamline financial planning by locking in storage costs for 10 PB over a 3-year term. This eliminates the risk of fluctuating expenses associated with on-demand storage for growing data volumes.
budget-conscious IT operations, long-term data retention strategies, predictable operational expenditure models
Automate capacity provisioning for data growth
Automate the provisioning of massive storage capacity, ensuring that data growth does not impede operations or analytics. This reserved capacity guarantees availability for essential business data.
data analytics platforms, media asset management, scientific research data storage, large-scale backup repositories
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees access to a massive, dedicated storage pool, preventing capacity limitations for critical business data.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and significant savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term data storage needs.
Cool Storage Tier
Balances cost-effectiveness with accessibility for data that is accessed periodically but not in real-time.
US DOD EAST Region
Ensures data residency and compliance with specific government and security standards for sensitive information.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects data against hardware failures within a single data center, ensuring high availability.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
The US DOD EAST region designation directly addresses the stringent data residency, security, and compliance requirements mandated for government agencies and defense contractors.
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, benefiting from the cost-effective, large-scale storage and predictable pricing offered by this subscription.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Organizations in this sector often generate and store vast amounts of operational data, sensor logs, and historical records that require cost-effective, compliant storage solutions for analysis and compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and case files that require secure, compliant, and long-term storage solutions to meet legal and ethical obligations.
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 significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This ensures capacity is available when you need it.
What is the difference between Hot, Cool, and Archive storage tiers?
Hot tier is for frequently accessed data, Cool tier is for infrequently accessed data (stored for at least 30 days), and Archive tier is for rarely accessed data (stored for at least 180 days). Cool offers a balance between cost and access speed for data accessed periodically.
Why is the US DOD EAST region specified?
This region is often chosen for its specific security certifications and compliance offerings, making it suitable for government entities, defense contractors, or other organizations with strict data residency and security requirements.
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.