Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 10 PB, GRS, US East 2, 1 Year
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity provides 10 PB of cool, geo-redundant storage in US East 2 for a full year, ensuring cost-effective and reliable data archiving for your organization.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from significant discounts on cool storage capacity by committing to a 1-year reservation.
- Geo-Redundancy: Ensure high availability and disaster recovery with data replicated across multiple regions.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee 10 PB of dedicated cool storage for your growing data needs.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for 1 year, simplifying budget management for your storage infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for 10 Petabytes (PB) of Microsoft Azure Cool storage, featuring Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US East 2 region. It is designed to offer a cost-effective solution for large volumes of infrequently accessed data that still requires rapid access when needed.
Businesses with substantial data archiving requirements, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media, will find this reservation beneficial. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a predictable and scalable storage foundation for compliance, backups, and long-term data retention.
- Reserved Capacity: Secure 10 PB of cool storage for a 12-month term.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Cool Access Tier: Optimized for storing infrequently accessed data with lower storage costs.
- US East 2 Region: Deployed in a specific Azure datacenter region for performance and compliance.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly billing based on the reserved capacity.
Secure your long-term data storage needs with predictable costs and robust geo-redundancy for your business.
What This Enables
Archive Large Data Volumes Cost-Effectively
Enable teams to store vast amounts of infrequently accessed data, such as historical records, compliance archives, and media assets, at a significantly reduced cost. Streamline data lifecycle management by automatically tiering older data to this cost-optimized storage solution.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data archiving strategies, long-term data retention
Ensure Data Availability for Compliance
Meet regulatory compliance requirements by ensuring data is stored durably and redundantly across geographic regions. Protect against data loss and ensure business continuity with geo-redundant storage for critical archives.
regulated industries, compliance-driven data storage, disaster recovery planning, business continuity
Predictable Storage Budgeting
Automate predictable monthly expenses for large-scale data storage by committing to a 1-year reservation. Simplify financial planning and avoid unexpected cost overruns associated with fluctuating on-demand storage rates.
budget-constrained organizations, financial planning, IT cost management, subscription-based IT
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage, preventing capacity shortages for your long-term data needs.
Cool Access Tier
Reduces storage costs for data that is accessed infrequently but still requires quick retrieval when needed.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against regional outages.
1-Year Commitment
Locks in pricing for a full year, providing cost predictability and significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
US East 2 Region
Offers a specific deployment location for performance, latency, and compliance considerations within your Azure architecture.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC Rule 17a-4, FINRA) and audit purposes, making cost-effective, durable, and geo-redundant storage essential for historical transaction data and customer records.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records (e.g., HIPAA) for extended periods, necessitating secure, compliant, and readily accessible storage solutions for large volumes of medical images, EMR data, and research findings.
Media & Entertainment
This industry generates vast amounts of data, including raw footage, finished products, and archives, requiring scalable and cost-efficient storage solutions for long-term preservation and potential future use.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to store case files, client documents, and historical data for extended periods to meet legal and ethical obligations, demanding secure and reliable archiving solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a program where you commit to using a certain amount of Azure storage for a fixed term (e.g., 1 year) in exchange for a discounted price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This specific offering reserves 10 PB of Cool storage.
What is Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)?
GRS ensures that your data is replicated to a secondary Azure region. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data even in the event of a complete regional outage.
Who should consider this offering?
Organizations with large volumes of infrequently accessed data that need to be stored cost-effectively and durably for compliance, archiving, or backup purposes. This includes businesses in finance, healthcare, media, and research.
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.