Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 10 PB, GRS, US West, 1 Year
Secure 10 PB of geo-redundant cool storage in the US West region with a 1-year Microsoft Reserved Capacity subscription, ensuring your critical data is always accessible.
- Geo-Redundant Storage: Coverage for data replication across multiple Azure regions in the US West for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Reserved Capacity: Entitlement to 10 PB of dedicated cool storage, guaranteeing performance and availability for your large datasets.
- Cost Optimization: Protection against unpredictable storage costs by locking in capacity at a predictable rate for the subscription term.
- Compliance Assurance: Access to Microsoft's compliant cloud infrastructure, supporting regulatory requirements for data residency and availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 10 Petabytes (PB) of geo-redundant cool storage located in the US West region for a 1-year term. It guarantees a specific amount of storage capacity, ensuring your data is available and protected against loss through replication across geographically separated Azure data centers.
This offering is designed for businesses that require significant, predictable, and highly available storage for large datasets, such as archives, backups, or infrequently accessed data that still needs to be readily available. It fits within an organization's existing Microsoft Azure environment, providing a foundational storage layer for various applications and data management strategies.
- 10 PB Reserved Capacity: Guarantees a fixed amount of cool storage, preventing overages and ensuring availability.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Data is replicated to a secondary region in the US West for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimized for cost-effective storage of infrequently accessed data that still requires rapid access when needed.
- 1-Year Subscription Term: Provides predictable costs and capacity commitment for a defined period.
- US West Region: Ensures data residency and compliance with regional data sovereignty requirements.
This Microsoft storage solution is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, cost-effective, and geo-redundant storage for their growing data needs.
What This Enables
Enable Large-Scale Data Archiving
Enable teams to archive vast amounts of historical data, such as financial records, compliance logs, or media assets, in a cost-effective cool tier. Streamline data lifecycle management by ensuring long-term retention with geo-redundancy for compliance and future analysis.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive applications, long-term data retention policies
Support Backup and Disaster Recovery
Support business continuity by storing large backup datasets in a geo-redundant cool storage solution. Protect against regional outages by ensuring your backup data is replicated and recoverable from a secondary location.
business continuity planning, data protection strategies, regulatory compliance requirements, on-premises data offload
Manage Infrequently Accessed Data
Streamline operations by consolidating infrequently accessed but critical data, like scientific research data or media production archives, into a single, predictable storage pool. Automate data placement to the cool tier, reducing costs while maintaining accessibility.
data warehousing, scientific research data, media asset management, large file storage
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees access to a substantial amount of storage, preventing unexpected cost increases and ensuring capacity is available when needed for large datasets.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Provides high durability and availability by replicating data across multiple Azure regions, protecting against data loss due to localized failures or disasters.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for storing data that is accessed infrequently but still requires relatively quick retrieval, balancing cost savings with accessibility.
1-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing and capacity for a full year, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for significant storage investments.
US West Region Deployment
Ensures data is stored within a specific geographic area, helping organizations meet data sovereignty and compliance requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and often manage vast archives of transaction data and customer records that fit the cool storage profile.
Media & Entertainment
This industry generates and stores massive amounts of rich media content, much of which may be archived for future use or licensing, making cost-effective cool storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research organizations manage large volumes of patient data, imaging, and research findings that require secure, compliant, and long-term storage solutions.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict data retention policies and data residency requirements, making geo-redundant storage in specific regions a critical component for compliance and continuity.
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 a lower price per GB compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This ensures you have the capacity you need at a predictable cost.
What is Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)?
GRS means your data is automatically replicated to a secondary Azure region within the same geography (in this case, US West). This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data from site-level failures.
Who is this service best suited for?
This service is ideal for businesses with large, predictable storage needs for cool data, such as archives, backups, or infrequently accessed files, who want to optimize costs and ensure data availability.
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.