Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 10 PB, RA-GRS, US Central, 1 Year
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription guarantees 10 PB of RA-GRS cool storage in the US Central region for one year, ensuring cost-effective, highly available data storage for your business needs.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secure 10 PB of dedicated cool storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits and ensuring your data is always accessible.
- RA-GRS Redundancy: Benefit from geo-redundant storage across US Central, providing high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Cost Optimization: Reserve capacity at a predictable cost for cool data tiers, optimizing your storage expenses for long-term archival and infrequent access.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory and compliance requirements with a robust, geo-redundant storage solution designed for data integrity and availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides a commitment for 10 PB of RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) in the US Central region for a one-year term. It is designed for businesses requiring significant, cost-effective storage for data that is accessed infrequently but must remain readily available for compliance or operational needs.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this service fits within cloud storage strategies for archiving, backup, disaster recovery, and long-term data retention. It ensures predictable costs and high availability for critical business data without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 PB of storage space, eliminating concerns about running out of capacity.
- RA-GRS: Provides data redundancy across multiple facilities within the US Central region for enhanced durability and availability.
- Cool Tier Optimization: Offers a cost-effective solution for data accessed less frequently, balancing access speed with storage expense.
- 1-Year Term: Commits to a fixed duration, allowing for predictable budgeting and cost management.
- US Central Region: Ensures data is stored within a specific geographic location, aiding in compliance and latency management.
Secure your organization's data with predictable costs and high availability using Microsoft's reserved capacity for cool storage, perfect for growing SMB and mid-market businesses.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to archive large volumes of historical data that must be retained for compliance or business intelligence purposes. Streamline access to this data when needed without incurring high costs associated with hot storage tiers.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data retention policies, regulatory compliance
Support Disaster Recovery Strategies
Support disaster recovery plans by ensuring a dedicated, geo-redundant storage pool is available for backup data. Protect against data loss and minimize downtime by having readily accessible recovery points.
business continuity planning, multi-region data protection, backup and recovery solutions, cloud infrastructure
Manage Infrequently Accessed Data
Streamline the management of data that is accessed rarely but requires immediate availability when requested. Optimize storage costs by utilizing a cool tier designed for such access patterns.
data lifecycle management, cost-effective storage solutions, compliance archiving, operational data storage
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage space, preventing capacity constraints and ensuring data can be stored as needed.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Provides high durability and availability by replicating data across multiple facilities within the US Central region, protecting against local failures.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently, balancing storage costs with the need for timely access.
1-Year Subscription Term
Allows for predictable budgeting and cost management over a defined period, simplifying financial planning for IT resources.
US Central Region Deployment
Ensures data resides within a specific geographic area, helping to meet data residency requirements and reduce latency for local users.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit trails, making geo-redundant cool storage essential for historical transaction data and policy records.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods, often mandated by HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating secure and highly available archival storage.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies and public record laws, requiring cost-effective, durable, and geographically compliant storage solutions for vast amounts of information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies need to store case files, client documents, and historical data securely for many years to meet legal obligations and client service requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage capacity for a set term, typically at a lower cost than pay-as-you-go pricing. This subscription guarantees your capacity and provides predictable expenses.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS means your data is geo-redundant, with copies stored in multiple geographically separated locations within the US Central region. This ensures high availability and durability, protecting your data against hardware failures or regional disasters.
Who is this service best suited for?
This service is ideal for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that have significant amounts of data requiring long-term storage, archiving, or backup. It is designed for data accessed infrequently but needing to remain available.
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.