Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 100 TB ZRS US West 2 3 Years
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity with ZRS in US West 2 for a 3-year term, ensuring consistent data availability and cost predictability for your business operations.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated cool storage, preventing unexpected capacity shortages and performance degradation.
- Geographic Redundancy: ZRS (Zone Redundant Storage) protects data against localized failures by replicating it across multiple availability zones within a region.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for 100 TB of cool storage over a 3-year term, simplifying budgeting and avoiding market fluctuations.
- Compliance Ready: Provides a stable, compliant storage foundation for regulatory data retention and archival needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering reserves 100 TB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity in the US West 2 region for a 3-year term, utilizing Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS) for enhanced data durability. It provides a predictable cost structure and guaranteed capacity for your business's data archival and less frequently accessed data needs.
Businesses with significant data storage requirements, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media, utilize this reserved capacity. It fits within their existing Azure environment, providing a cost-effective solution for long-term data retention and compliance without the overhead of managing physical storage infrastructure.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserves 100 TB of cool storage, ensuring availability for your critical data.
- Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS): Provides high data durability by replicating data across multiple availability zones within the US West 2 region.
- 3-Year Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, simplifying financial planning.
- Cost-Effective Archival: Cool storage tier is optimized for infrequently accessed data, reducing costs compared to hot storage.
- Microsoft Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure services and applications.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market companies seeking predictable costs and reliable storage for their growing data needs on Microsoft Azure.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archival
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data, compliance records, or infrequently accessed files for extended periods. This ensures data is available for audits or future reference without incurring high operational costs.
cloud-hosted applications, data warehousing, regulatory compliance environments
Streamline compliance data retention
Streamline the process of meeting regulatory data retention requirements by dedicating a fixed amount of cost-effective cool storage. This simplifies audit preparations and reduces the risk of non-compliance penalties.
data governance policies, audit trails, legal hold requirements
Automate cost management for archives
Automate cost management for archival data by locking in pricing for 100 TB over three years. This eliminates budget uncertainty associated with fluctuating cloud storage rates for cold data.
predictable budgeting, financial planning, long-term operational forecasting
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant storage pool, preventing capacity overages and ensuring your data has a place.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently, optimizing your storage spend.
Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)
Enhances data durability by replicating data across multiple availability zones, protecting against localized failures.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, simplifying budgeting and providing long-term cost predictability.
US West 2 Region
Offers a specific geographic location for data residency and performance optimization within the Azure global network.
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 archival storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records (PHI) for extended periods as mandated by HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating secure and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle sensitive client data and case files that require secure, long-term archival for legal and compliance reasons, often with strict data residency requirements.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector generate vast amounts of data, including raw footage, project archives, and historical assets, which need to be stored cost-effectively for potential future use or licensing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term, typically at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This offering reserves 100 TB of cool storage for 3 years.
What is Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)?
ZRS replicates your data across three Azure availability zones within a single region. This provides high durability and availability, protecting against failures within a single data center or availability zone.
Who should use this reserved capacity?
Businesses that have predictable, large-volume storage needs for infrequently accessed data, such as archival data, compliance records, or backups, and want to secure capacity and predictable costs over a 3-year term.
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
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Returns
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