Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB GRS 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity with GRS redundancy for a full year, ensuring your critical business data is always available and protected.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated cool storage for predictable data management needs.
- Global Redundancy: GRS ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced disaster recovery.
- Cost Optimization: Reserved capacity offers predictable pricing for long-term storage requirements.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements for data residency and availability in US West Central.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of cool storage in the US West Central region with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS). The 1-year term ensures consistent availability and predictable costs for your organization's growing data needs.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this service is designed for businesses that require substantial, reliable, and cost-effective storage for their own operational data, applications, and backups within their Azure environment.
- 1 PB Cool Storage: Ample capacity for archiving, backups, and less frequently accessed data.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Data is replicated to a secondary geographic location for high availability and disaster recovery.
- US West Central Region: Ensures data residency and compliance with regional regulations.
- 1-Year Term: Locks in capacity and pricing for a predictable 12-month period.
- Subscription Billing: Managed as an operational expense with predictable monthly or annual charges.
This reserved capacity solution is perfect for SMB and mid-market teams needing enterprise-grade storage without the complexity of managing physical infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to meet regulatory requirements for data retention by securing large volumes of historical data in cost-effective cool storage. Ensure data is readily available for audits or compliance checks with GRS protection.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance mandates
Streamline backup and disaster recovery strategies
Streamline backup operations by dedicating significant capacity for your organization's data. Leverage GRS to ensure that critical backups are protected against regional outages and can be recovered quickly.
business continuity planning, operational resilience, data protection policies, centralized IT management
Automate capacity planning for growing data sets
Automate capacity planning for predictable data growth, ensuring sufficient storage is always available for applications and user data. This reservation prevents performance degradation and operational disruptions.
application hosting, virtual desktop infrastructure, file sharing services, large-scale data processing
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a fixed amount of storage, preventing unexpected overages and ensuring availability for critical data.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently but requires quick retrieval when needed.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Replicates data to a secondary region, offering high durability and availability against regional disasters.
1-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing and capacity for a full year, enabling predictable budgeting and cost savings.
US West Central Region
Ensures data residency within a specific geographic area, supporting compliance and latency requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data protection, long-term data retention for regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC Rule 17a-4), and high availability for critical transaction data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating secure, redundant storage for patient records (EHR/EMR) and research data with strict availability requirements.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services need to store vast amounts of sensitive client data, case files, and intellectual property, often requiring long retention periods and strong data security measures.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers generate large volumes of operational data, sensor logs, and design files that require cost-effective, reliable storage for historical analysis, process optimization, and compliance.
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 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a lower per-gigabyte price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
What is the difference between LRS, ZRS, and GRS?
LRS (Locally Redundant Storage) replicates data within a single data center. ZRS (Zone-Redundant Storage) replicates data across multiple Availability Zones within a region. GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage) replicates data to a secondary region hundreds of miles away, offering the highest level of durability and availability.
Can I change the amount of storage after purchase?
Reserved capacity commitments are generally fixed for the term. If your needs change significantly, you may need to purchase additional capacity or wait until the current term expires to adjust.
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.