Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 10 PB, 3 Years
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage for 3 years with Reserved Capacity, ensuring predictable costs and consistent performance for your business data.
- Capacity Commitment: Guarantees 10 PB of Azure Cool Blob Storage for 3 years.
- Cost Savings: Offers significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable budgeting.
- Performance Assurance: Ensures consistent performance for infrequently accessed data over the commitment term.
- Regional Focus: Specifically provisioned for the US East region, optimizing latency and data residency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 Petabytes (PB) of Microsoft Azure Cool Blob Storage capacity, reserved for a 3-year term in the US East region. It is designed for customers with predictable, long-term storage needs for data that is accessed infrequently but requires rapid retrieval when needed.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this to manage large datasets, archives, and backup data. It integrates directly into Azure Storage accounts, providing a cost-effective solution for sustained data storage without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Reserved Capacity: Locks in 10 PB of Azure Cool Blob Storage for a 3-year period.
- Cost Optimization: Provides substantial savings over standard pay-as-you-go rates for long-term storage.
- Performance Tier: Utilizes Azure Cool tier for a balance of cost and access speed for infrequently accessed data.
- Regional Commitment: Deployed and managed within the US East Azure region.
- Predictable Billing: Subscription-based billing ensures consistent operational expenses for storage.
This reserved capacity solution is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to control costs and ensure availability for their growing data archives.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data, compliance records, or research data for extended periods. This ensures data is available for audits or future analysis while optimizing storage costs.
cloud-native applications, data warehousing, regulatory compliance, long-term data retention
Streamline backup and disaster recovery storage
Streamline the storage of backup data and disaster recovery archives, ensuring that critical business information is preserved cost-effectively. This provides peace of mind knowing recovery data is readily accessible when needed.
business continuity planning, data protection strategies, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises backups
Automate cost management for large datasets
Automate cost predictability for massive datasets that are accessed infrequently, such as media assets or scientific research data. This prevents budget overruns associated with fluctuating storage demands.
big data analytics, media asset management, scientific research data, IoT data storage
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage space for your long-term data needs.
3-Year Term Commitment
Provides cost predictability and significant discounts over the commitment period.
Azure Cool Blob Storage Tier
Balances cost-effectiveness with rapid access for infrequently used data.
US East Region Deployment
Optimizes performance and data residency for businesses operating in or serving the Eastern United States.
Subscription Billing
Facilitates predictable operational expenses for storage infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term storage for transaction records, compliance data, and audit trails, often with specific retention periods mandated by regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store patient records, imaging data, and research information for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating cost-effective, large-scale storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to retain case files, discovery documents, and client communications for many years to meet legal and ethical obligations, requiring secure and accessible archival storage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often archive production data, quality control records, and design specifications for long durations to support product lifecycle management, warranty claims, and process improvement initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a program where you commit to using a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term (like 1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This helps in cost optimization for predictable storage needs.
Who is this offering best suited for?
This offering is ideal for businesses with predictable, long-term storage requirements for data that is accessed infrequently but needs to be readily available. This includes large archives, backup data, or compliance data.
Can I change the region or capacity after purchase?
Typically, reserved capacity commitments are fixed for the duration of the term. Changes to region or capacity would generally require purchasing a new reservation. It is important to carefully plan your requirements before committing.
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.