Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool - 100 TB, 3 Years
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity for a committed 3-year term, ensuring predictable costs and performance for your business data.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in 100 TB of cool storage capacity for 3 years at a fixed rate, optimizing your IT budget.
- Cost Efficiency: Reserved Capacity offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent storage needs.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantees capacity availability in the US West 2 region for your critical applications.
- Simplified Management: Reduces the complexity of managing fluctuating storage demands and associated costs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity for Cool storage in the US West 2 region, committed for a 3-year term. It ensures a dedicated amount of storage at a predictable price, ideal for businesses with consistent, long-term data storage requirements.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage large volumes of data cost-effectively. It fits into cloud storage strategies, providing a foundational layer for archiving, backups, or infrequently accessed data within their Azure environment.
- Dedicated Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of storage space is available for your use.
- Cost Savings: Significant discounts are applied for committing to a 3-year term.
- Regional Availability: Specifically provisioned for the US West 2 Azure region.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimized for data accessed less frequently, balancing cost and retrieval time.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly or annual billing aligned with the 3-year commitment.
This reserved capacity is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to control cloud storage costs while ensuring reliable access to their data.
What This Enables
Secure Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to archive large volumes of historical data, such as financial records or compliance documents, with predictable costs over three years. Streamline data retention policies by ensuring ample cool storage is always available for regulatory or business needs.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, long-term data retention policies
Cost-Effective Backup Storage
Automate the provisioning of cost-effective storage for regular backups, ensuring business continuity without budget surprises. Protect critical business data by dedicating 100 TB of cool storage for disaster recovery and backup retention purposes.
business continuity planning, on-premises backup consolidation, cloud backup strategies, data protection initiatives
Manage Infrequently Accessed Data
Streamline the management of large datasets that are accessed infrequently, such as media archives or research data, at a lower cost point. Ensure consistent availability for this data without incurring high on-demand storage expenses.
data analytics platforms, digital asset management, research data storage, content repositories
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a specific amount of storage is available, preventing capacity shortages for critical data.
3-Year Term Commitment
Secures significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term storage needs.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides an economical option for data accessed less frequently, balancing cost and retrieval time.
US West 2 Region
Ensures data is stored in a specific, compliant geographic location for latency or regulatory requirements.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable financial planning with consistent billing cycles aligned with the commitment term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, making reserved cool storage ideal for audit trails and historical transaction data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods, benefiting from cost-effective reserved capacity for compliance and accessibility.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services need to store case files, contracts, and client data for many years, making reserved storage a predictable and economical solution.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often archive operational data, quality control records, and historical production logs, requiring cost-effective storage solutions for long-term data management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity?
Azure Reserved Capacity allows you to pre-purchase a specific amount of compute or storage resources for a 1- or 3-year term. This provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for resources you know you will use consistently.
Who is this storage reservation for?
This is ideal for businesses with predictable, long-term storage needs, such as archiving, backups, or infrequently accessed data. It helps SMBs and mid-market companies manage cloud costs effectively.
Can I change the region or capacity after purchase?
Azure Reserved Capacity terms are generally fixed for the duration of the commitment. Modifications to region or capacity may not be possible without canceling and repurchasing, subject to Azure's terms.
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.