Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 100 TB, RA-GRS, US West, 3 Years
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure cool storage with RA-GRS in US West for a 3-year term, guaranteeing capacity for your critical business data.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensures 100 TB of cool storage is available for your data needs.
- Redundancy & Availability: RA-GRS provides geo-redundancy for enhanced data protection and availability.
- Cost Predictability: Fixed reservation for 3 years offers stable budgeting for your storage.
- Performance Tier: Cool tier balances cost-effectiveness with access for less frequently accessed data.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a reserved capacity of 100 terabytes for Microsoft Azure Cool storage, utilizing Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US West region for a 3-year term. It guarantees the availability of this storage space, ensuring your data has a designated, cost-effective location.
Businesses with significant data storage requirements, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media, will find this reservation beneficial. It is ideal for IT Managers or IT Professionals needing to plan and budget for large volumes of less frequently accessed data, ensuring compliance and operational continuity without overprovisioning.
- Reserved Storage: Guarantees 100 TB of Azure Cool storage is provisioned and ready.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS protects data by replicating it to a secondary region.
- 3-Year Term: Provides long-term capacity planning and cost stability.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimized for cost-effectiveness for infrequently accessed data.
- US West Region: Specific geographic location for data residency and latency considerations.
This Microsoft Azure storage reservation is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing predictable, geo-redundant cool storage capacity.
What This Enables
Guaranteeing Data Storage Capacity
Enable teams to secure a fixed amount of cloud storage for predictable data growth. Streamline capacity planning by reserving 100 TB of cool storage for long-term data archiving and backup needs.
cloud-native applications, data archiving strategies, disaster recovery planning, hybrid cloud environments
Ensuring Data Redundancy and Availability
Automate data protection by utilizing RA-GRS, which replicates data across multiple Azure regions. Protect against regional outages and ensure business continuity with geo-redundant storage.
business continuity planning, regulatory compliance, mission-critical data storage, high-availability architectures
Optimizing Cloud Storage Costs
Streamline budgeting with a 3-year fixed reservation for cool storage. Reduce operational expenses by utilizing a cost-effective tier for infrequently accessed data.
cost management initiatives, long-term IT budgeting, cloud financial operations, resource optimization
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees that the specified storage volume is available for your use, preventing capacity-related disruptions.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently, reducing overall storage expenses.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Ensures data durability and availability by replicating it to a secondary geographic region, protecting against regional failures.
3-Year Term
Offers long-term cost predictability and simplifies budgeting for essential storage resources.
US West Region
Meets specific data residency requirements and can optimize latency for users in or near that geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, making geo-redundant cool storage ideal for archiving transaction histories and customer records.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store vast amounts of patient data, including medical images and records, for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates, benefiting from cost-effective, durable storage.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector generate and store large volumes of digital assets, such as video footage and project files, which often need to be archived for future use or licensing, requiring significant and reliable storage capacity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments manage extensive case files and discovery documents that require secure, long-term storage and retrieval capabilities to meet legal obligations and client service requirements.
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 reservation guarantees the availability of your chosen storage tier and region.
What is RA-GRS and why is it important?
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. If the primary region experiences an outage, your data remains accessible from the secondary region.
Who benefits most from this type of storage reservation?
Organizations with predictable, large-scale storage needs, such as those archiving historical data, performing regular backups, or hosting large datasets for analytics, benefit from the guaranteed capacity and cost savings of reserved capacity.
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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