Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 10 PB, ZRS, US West 2, 1 Year
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity with ZRS in US West 2 for a 1-year term, ensuring your business data is readily available and protected.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 petabytes of dedicated cool storage for your critical business data.
- Data Redundancy: ZRS (Zone Redundant Storage) protects data against localized failures within a region.
- Cost Optimization: Reserved capacity offers predictable pricing for predictable storage needs.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements for data retention and availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Cool storage with Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS) in the US West 2 region, licensed for a 1-year term. It ensures a baseline capacity for your organization's growing data storage needs, optimized for frequently accessed but not instantly needed data.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this reserved capacity to manage large datasets, support application backends, or archive information without the uncertainty of fluctuating capacity costs. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment for seamless data management.
- Dedicated Storage: Reserves 10 PB of Azure Cool storage, preventing capacity constraints.
- Zone Redundancy: ZRS ensures data is replicated across multiple availability zones for high availability.
- Predictable Costs: Locked-in pricing for the 1-year term provides budget certainty.
- Performance Tier: Cool storage is ideal for less frequently accessed data requiring quick retrieval.
- Global Reach: Hosted in the US West 2 Azure region for optimal performance for local operations.
This reserved capacity solution is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing predictable, high-volume storage without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable large-scale data archiving and backup
Enable teams to securely archive vast amounts of historical data or perform regular backups without concern for running out of space. This ensures long-term data retention and disaster recovery readiness.
cloud-native applications, data warehousing, regulatory compliance, business continuity planning
Support growing application data requirements
Streamline the provisioning of storage for applications that generate large datasets, such as analytics platforms or content management systems. This guarantees performance and availability for critical business functions.
SaaS platforms, business intelligence tools, media streaming services, development environments
Optimize costs for predictable storage needs
Automate cost management by reserving a significant block of storage at a predictable price point for the year. This is ideal for data that is accessed less frequently but still requires reliable access.
long-term data retention, compliance archives, development sandboxes, staging environments
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for large datasets, preventing operational disruptions due to capacity limits.
Azure Cool Storage Tier
Provides cost-effective storage for data accessed less frequently, balancing cost with retrieval speed.
Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)
Ensures data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple availability zones within a region.
US West 2 Region
Offers localized data storage for improved performance and compliance with regional data residency requirements.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides budget predictability and locks in pricing for a defined period, simplifying financial planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data storage solutions to manage transaction records, customer data, and regulatory compliance archives, benefiting from ZRS for data integrity and availability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store vast amounts of patient data, medical imaging, and research information while adhering to strict privacy regulations like HIPAA, making secure and compliant storage essential.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers generate significant operational data, including IoT sensor readings, production logs, and supply chain information, requiring scalable and reliable storage for analysis and historical tracking.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector handle large volumes of rich media content, requiring substantial storage capacity for video assets, production files, and distribution archives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Cool storage?
Azure Cool storage is an online storage tier optimized for storing data that is accessed less frequently but requires rapid access when needed. It offers a lower storage cost compared to Hot tier storage.
What does ZRS mean for my data?
ZRS, or Zone Redundant Storage, replicates your data across three Azure availability zones in the primary region. This protects your data from datacenter-level failures and ensures high availability.
Can I exceed the 10 PB limit?
This license reserves 10 PB. If your storage needs exceed this amount, you will incur additional charges based on Azure's standard rates for capacity beyond the reserved amount.
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.