Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 10 PB, LRS, US East 2, 1 Year
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity with LRS in US East 2 for one year, ensuring predictable costs and data availability for your critical business data.
- Capacity Commitment: Guarantees 10 petabytes of cool storage for your data needs.
- Geo-Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects data against local hardware failures.
- Predictable Costs: Fixed reservation for one year eliminates storage cost volatility.
- Azure Region Specific: Deployed in the US East 2 region for optimal performance and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a reserved capacity commitment for Microsoft Azure Cool Blob Storage, specifically for 10 petabytes within the US East 2 region, utilizing Local Redundant Storage (LRS) for a one-year term.
IT Managers and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this to ensure cost-effective, reliable, and readily available storage for large datasets, such as backups, archives, and infrequently accessed files, integrated directly into their Azure environment.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserves 10 PB of cool storage, preventing capacity constraints.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for one year, offering significant savings over pay-as-you-go.
- Data Durability: LRS ensures data is replicated within a single data center for resilience.
- Performance Tier: Cool tier provides cost-effective storage for data accessed less frequently.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for a unified cloud strategy.
This reserved capacity is ideal for businesses needing predictable, large-scale storage solutions within Azure without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Cost-Effective Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to archive large volumes of historical business data, such as financial records or compliance documents, at a predictable and reduced cost. Streamline data retention policies by ensuring ample, affordable storage is always available.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, long-term data retention policies
Guarantee Capacity for Backup and Disaster Recovery
Automate the provisioning of dedicated storage capacity for critical business backups and disaster recovery data. Protect against unexpected data growth and ensure recovery resources are always accessible when needed.
business continuity planning, regulatory compliance, data protection strategies, multi-site operations
Support Large Media and Content Libraries
Streamline the storage of extensive media assets, video libraries, or large research datasets that require significant capacity but are accessed infrequently. Ensure cost efficiency for growing content repositories.
digital asset management, content creation workflows, research data storage, media archives
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage for large datasets, preventing operational disruptions due to capacity limits.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data accessed less frequently, optimizing cloud spend.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects data against local hardware failures within a single data center, ensuring availability.
1 Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for a full year, offering predictable budgeting and potential cost savings.
US East 2 Region
Ensures data residency and performance optimization for businesses operating within or serving this geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term, cost-effective storage for transaction histories and compliance data, often with specific data residency requirements met by US East 2.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to store vast amounts of patient data and research information, benefiting from reserved capacity for compliance and accessibility in specific regions.
Media & Entertainment
This industry generates and stores large media files, requiring significant capacity for archives and production assets where cool storage offers a cost-effective solution.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services need to retain extensive case files and client documentation for extended periods, making reserved capacity for archives a strategic choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity (like 10 PB of Cool storage) for a set term (1 year) in a particular region, which typically results in a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
What is Local Redundant Storage (LRS)?
LRS protects your data against hardware failures within a single Azure data center. It ensures your data is replicated synchronously within that facility, providing high durability against local issues.
Who benefits most from this offering?
Businesses with predictable, large-scale storage needs for data that is accessed infrequently, such as archives, backups, or media libraries, can benefit from the cost savings and guaranteed capacity.
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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