Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 100 TB, RA-GRS, US West 2, 1 Year
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure cool storage with RA-GRS redundancy in US West 2 for one year, ensuring cost-effective data retention and accessibility for your business needs.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated cool storage capacity for predictable data storage needs.
- Redundancy & Availability: RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) ensures data durability and availability across multiple regions.
- Cost Optimization: Reserved capacity offers a predictable and often lower cost for long-term data storage compared to pay-as-you-go.
- Compliance & Archiving: Ideal for meeting regulatory requirements and long-term data archiving with cool tier accessibility.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 terabytes of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity, reserved for a one-year term with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US West 2 region. It is designed for businesses requiring a consistent and cost-effective solution for storing large volumes of infrequently accessed data.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market companies utilize this reserved capacity to manage their data storage infrastructure efficiently. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a foundational layer for archiving, backups, and data that needs to be readily available but not accessed daily.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits and ensuring availability.
- RA-GRS Redundancy: Provides high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary region.
- Cool Storage Tier: Offers a cost-effective solution for data accessed less frequently, balancing cost and access speed.
- One-Year Term: Locks in capacity and pricing for a defined period, aiding budget predictability.
- US West 2 Region: Deploys storage in a specific geographic location for latency or compliance requirements.
This reserved capacity solution is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing predictable, cost-effective, and highly durable storage for their Azure data.
What This Enables
Enable Cost-Effective Data Archiving
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data or compliance-related information at a predictable cost. This ensures data is available for audits or future reference without incurring high operational expenses.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, long-term data retention policies
Streamline Backup and Disaster Recovery Storage
Streamline the process of storing regular backups and disaster recovery data by reserving dedicated capacity. This guarantees space availability for critical business continuity data, reducing recovery time objectives.
business continuity planning, regulatory compliance needs, on-premises data protection, cloud-based backup strategies
Automate Compliance Data Retention
Automate the retention of data required by industry regulations or internal policies with guaranteed storage space. This ensures compliance requirements are met without manual intervention or capacity concerns.
regulated industry operations, data governance frameworks, audit trail maintenance, legal hold requirements
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for your cool data, preventing service interruptions and ensuring availability for archiving and compliance.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently, significantly reducing storage costs compared to hot tier storage.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across geographically distant regions, protecting against regional outages.
One-Year Term Commitment
Offers predictable pricing and capacity for a full year, simplifying financial planning and budget management for your storage needs.
US West 2 Region Deployment
Allows you to meet specific data residency requirements or optimize for latency by deploying your storage in a targeted geographic location.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, making cost-effective, durable storage solutions like this essential for archiving transaction histories and customer records.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates, necessitating secure, reliable, and cost-efficient storage for large datasets.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle sensitive client data and case files that require long-term archiving to meet legal discovery obligations and professional standards, benefiting from predictable storage costs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often need to store operational data, sensor logs, and historical production records for compliance, quality control, and process improvement, requiring scalable and cost-effective storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure cool storage?
Azure cool storage is a cost-effective tier designed for data that is accessed less frequently but requires rapid access when needed. It balances storage cost with retrieval speed, making it ideal for backups, archives, and older data.
What does RA-GRS mean?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary geographic region, providing high durability and availability, and you can access the data from either the primary or secondary region.
Can I access my data stored in cool tier?
Yes, you can access data stored in the cool tier. However, retrieval operations may incur slightly higher transaction costs compared to the hot tier, and there might be a small latency in access.
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
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