Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 100 TB, GZRS, US East 2, 3 Years
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 100 TB of cool, geo-redundant storage for three years in the US East 2 region, ensuring cost savings and consistent data access.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 100 TB of cool storage for 3 years, reducing unpredictable monthly expenses.
- Data Redundancy: GZRS offers high durability with both local and geo-redundant copies, protecting against regional outages.
- Performance Tier: Cool storage balances cost-effectiveness with accessibility for frequently accessed data.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of storage capacity is available when needed within the specified region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a 3-year reservation for 100 TB of Microsoft Azure cool storage utilizing Geo-Redundant Storage (GZRS) in the US East 2 region. It provides a predictable cost structure and ensures high data durability and availability for your critical business data.
Businesses with significant data storage needs, particularly those requiring geo-redundancy for disaster recovery and compliance, will benefit from this reservation. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud infrastructure who need to optimize costs while maintaining access to their data.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of storage space is provisioned and available.
- Cost Optimization: Significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term storage needs.
- Geo-Redundancy (GZRS): Data is replicated across two Azure regions for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Cool Access Tier: Optimized for storing data that is accessed less frequently but requires rapid access when needed.
- 3-Year Term: Provides price stability and commitment for extended operational planning.
Secure your data storage costs and ensure availability with this 3-year reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure cool storage, perfect for growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable Cost Predictability for Long-Term Data
Enable teams to secure a fixed price for 100 TB of cool storage over three years, eliminating budget uncertainty. This ensures consistent operational costs for essential data archiving and retrieval.
cloud infrastructure, data archiving, long-term data retention, cost management
Enhance Data Durability with Geo-Redundancy
Streamline disaster recovery planning by utilizing GZRS, which replicates data across two Azure regions. This provides protection against regional outages and ensures business continuity.
disaster recovery, business continuity, high availability, risk mitigation
Support Frequent Data Access Needs Cost-Effectively
Automate the provisioning of cool storage for data accessed regularly but not constantly, balancing access speed with cost efficiency. This tier is ideal for operational data that needs to be readily available.
application data, operational data, active archives, performance optimization
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space is available for your critical business data, preventing unexpected capacity shortages.
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing for an extended period, providing significant cost savings and budget predictability for long-term storage needs.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GZRS)
Protects your data against regional failures by replicating it to a secondary Azure region, ensuring high durability and availability.
Cool Access Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed less frequently but still requires quick retrieval when needed.
US East 2 Region
Provides a specific geographic location for your data, helping meet data residency requirements and optimize latency for users in that area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high data durability and availability for transaction records and customer data, often with strict regulatory compliance needs for data retention and disaster recovery.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must store vast amounts of patient data securely and reliably, adhering to regulations like HIPAA that mandate data protection and availability for extended periods.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers generate large volumes of operational data, sensor logs, and historical production information that require cost-effective, durable storage for analysis, compliance, and potential future retrieval.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle sensitive client data and case files that require secure, long-term storage with robust protection against data loss and compliance with client confidentiality 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 offering significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This reservation ensures capacity is available when you need it.
What is GZRS (Geo-Redundant Storage)?
GZRS provides high durability by replicating your data synchronously across two Azure regions within the same geographic area, and asynchronously to a secondary geographic region. This offers protection against both local and regional disasters.
Can I change the amount of storage or the term after purchase?
Typically, reserved capacity commitments are fixed for the duration of the term. Modifications to the amount or term may not be possible or may require specific procedures. It is best to plan your capacity needs carefully upfront.
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.