Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 1 PB, GRS, 3 Years
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity with GRS redundancy for 3 years, ensuring your critical business data is always available and protected.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated cool storage for predictable data growth.
- Global Redundancy: GRS ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery.
- Cost Optimization: Reserved capacity offers significant savings over pay-as-you-go for long-term needs.
- Compliance Ready: Meets regulatory requirements for data retention and availability with a fixed term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of cool storage with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US East 2 region for a committed term of 3 years. It ensures consistent availability and performance for your business data, offering a predictable cost model for long-term storage needs.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reservation fits within environments requiring large-scale, resilient data storage. It supports applications and workloads that need cost-effective, durable storage for infrequently accessed data, while maintaining compliance and operational continuity.
- Dedicated Capacity: Reserves 1 PB of cool storage, preventing capacity constraints.
- Geo-Redundancy (GRS): Data is replicated across geographically distant regions for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- 3-Year Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for a fixed duration, simplifying budgeting.
- Cool Tier Access: Provides cost-effective storage for data accessed less frequently.
- US East 2 Region: Deploys storage in a specific, highly available Azure region.
Secure your organization's long-term data storage needs with predictable costs and robust GRS protection.
What This Enables
Ensuring Long-Term Data Archival and Compliance
Enable teams to meet regulatory data retention mandates by securing a dedicated 1 PB of cost-effective cool storage for 3 years. Streamline compliance processes and reduce the risk of data loss for archival purposes.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, data warehousing, regulatory compliance
Predictable Storage Costs for Growing Data Volumes
Organizations deploying large-scale data analytics or media storage can benefit from predictable monthly costs. This reservation eliminates budget uncertainty associated with fluctuating storage consumption over a 3-year period.
big data analytics platforms, media asset management, scientific research data, large file repositories
Resilient Storage for Business Continuity Planning
Businesses managing critical operational data can ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness. Geo-redundancy protects against regional outages, guaranteeing access to essential information.
disaster recovery solutions, business continuity planning, mission-critical application data, backup and restore operations
Key Features
1 PB Storage Capacity
Guarantees sufficient space for large datasets, preventing costly overages or capacity planning headaches.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Provides high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary region, protecting against data loss.
3-Year Reservation Term
Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, simplifying budgeting and offering significant cost savings over pay-as-you-go.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed less frequently, optimizing storage expenses.
US East 2 Region Deployment
Ensures data is stored in a specific, reliable Azure region, meeting potential data residency or performance requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data protection and long-term retention to meet strict regulatory compliance standards like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA requirements for data archival and auditability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating secure, durable, and highly available storage for patient records and research data over extended periods.
Media & Entertainment
This sector often deals with massive datasets for content creation, archival, and distribution, requiring cost-effective solutions for storing large volumes of infrequently accessed media assets.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies need to retain case files, discovery data, and client records for many years, demanding secure, compliant, and cost-effective long-term storage solutions.
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 (e.g., 3 years) in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This ensures you have the capacity you need at a predictable cost.
What does GRS mean for my data?
GRS stands for Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is automatically replicated to a secondary Azure region, providing high durability and availability even in the event of a major regional outage.
Who is this service for?
This service is designed for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that have predictable, large-scale storage needs and want to optimize costs while ensuring data resilience and compliance.
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.