Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 100 TB RA-GRS-USNORTHCENT 1 Year Subscription
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity with RA-GRS redundancy in US North Central for a one-year term, ensuring consistent data access and cost predictability.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated cool storage, preventing capacity-related service disruptions.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for 12 months, simplifying budget management for essential storage resources.
- Data Redundancy: RA-GRS provides geo-redundancy, protecting data against regional outages and ensuring high availability.
- Compliance Support: Meets regulatory requirements for data residency and availability in the US North Central region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity subscription providing 100 TB of cool storage in the US North Central region with RA-GRS redundancy for a 12-month term. It ensures consistent performance and availability for your business data while offering predictable monthly costs.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reservation fits into cloud storage strategies requiring significant, cost-effective capacity for infrequently accessed data. It complements existing Azure deployments by guaranteeing resources and optimizing expenditure.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of cool storage, preventing unexpected overages or performance throttling.
- Geo-Redundancy (RA-GRS): Replicates data across multiple Azure regions for maximum durability and availability.
- 12-Month Term: Provides a fixed commitment for predictable budgeting and cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimized for data accessed less than once a month, balancing cost and retrieval time.
- US North Central Region: Ensures data residency and compliance within a specific geographic location.
This reserved capacity solution offers SMB and mid-market organizations a cost-effective and reliable way to manage large volumes of data in Azure.
What This Enables
Secure Large Volume Data Archiving
Enable teams to archive significant volumes of historical data that are accessed infrequently. Streamline compliance by ensuring data is stored in a geo-redundant, cost-effective manner.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data retention policies, regulatory compliance needs
Cost-Effective Backup and Disaster Recovery
Automate the storage of backup data and disaster recovery archives in a cost-optimized tier. Protect against regional failures with RA-GRS redundancy, ensuring business continuity.
business continuity planning, data protection strategies, hybrid IT infrastructure, cloud backup solutions
Manage Infrequently Accessed Operational Data
Organizations managing large datasets for operational analytics or reporting that are not accessed daily. Streamline resource allocation by reserving capacity for predictable storage needs.
data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, long-term data storage, cloud resource management
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees access to a fixed amount of storage, preventing performance issues and unexpected cost increases.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Provides high data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple Azure regions.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data accessed less frequently, balancing expense with retrieval time.
12-Month Commitment
Enables predictable monthly billing and significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
US North Central Region
Ensures data resides within a specific geographic location, aiding compliance and data sovereignty.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data storage solutions with high availability and geo-redundancy to meet strict regulatory compliance and data retention mandates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain secure, compliant, and readily accessible patient data, often requiring long-term storage with geo-redundancy for disaster recovery and regulatory adherence.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data that requires secure, long-term storage with guaranteed availability and adherence to data privacy regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often generate vast amounts of operational data, sensor logs, and historical records that need cost-effective, reliable storage for analysis, compliance, and archival purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term (12 or 36 months) in exchange for a discounted price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
What is RA-GRS redundancy?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It provides high durability by replicating your data to a secondary region, offering protection against regional outages and ensuring data availability.
Can I change the storage capacity or region after purchase?
Reserved capacity purchases are non-cancellable and cannot be modified after they are provisioned. It is crucial to accurately estimate your storage needs before purchasing.
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.