Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB LRS-USNORTHCENT 3 Year Subscription
Secure 1 PB of cool storage capacity with Microsoft's 3-year reserved capacity subscription, ensuring predictable costs and compliance for your business data.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated cool storage capacity for your critical business data.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for 3 years, eliminating budget surprises for your storage needs.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements by providing a stable and auditable storage solution.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your data is accessible and protected, supporting ongoing business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of cool storage in the US North Central region, committed for a 3-year term. It is designed to offer a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently but requires rapid retrieval when needed, ensuring compliance and operational stability.
This offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage significant data volumes. It fits into cloud storage strategies, providing a predictable cost structure for long-term data archiving and backup solutions within their Microsoft Azure environment.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of cool storage, preventing capacity constraints.
- Cost Savings: Offers significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term commitments.
- Geographic Specificity: Tied to the US North Central Azure region for data residency and performance.
- Subscription Term: A fixed 3-year commitment provides budget certainty.
- Data Tiering: Optimized for cool data access patterns, balancing cost and retrieval speed.
This reserved capacity subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to optimize cloud storage costs while ensuring reliable access to their data.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to meet regulatory data retention policies by securing a dedicated 1 PB of cool storage for archives. This ensures data is available for audits and compliance checks throughout the 3-year term.
cloud storage, data archiving, regulatory compliance, long-term data retention, Azure environment
Streamline backup and disaster recovery storage
Streamline backup and disaster recovery operations by reserving 1 PB of cost-effective cool storage. This guarantees capacity for recovery point objectives and ensures data integrity for business continuity.
backup solutions, disaster recovery, business continuity, cloud infrastructure, data protection
Automate cost management for large datasets
Automate cost management for large datasets by committing to a fixed price for 1 PB of cool storage over 3 years. This eliminates budget volatility associated with fluctuating storage usage.
cloud cost optimization, predictable budgeting, large data volumes, Azure storage, financial planning
Key Features
1 Petabyte Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for large archives and backups, preventing unexpected capacity issues.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data accessed infrequently, balancing retrieval speed with storage expenses.
3-Year Commitment
Locks in pricing for three years, offering significant cost savings and predictable budgeting for long-term data storage needs.
US North Central Region
Ensures data residency and optimized performance for organizations operating within or requiring data in this specific Azure geography.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with existing Azure services, simplifying management and enhancing data strategy.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain vast amounts of historical transaction and policy data for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, making long-term, cost-effective storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research organizations generate and store large volumes of patient records, imaging data, and research findings that require secure, compliant, and long-term archiving solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services businesses handle sensitive client data and case files that must be retained for extended periods to meet legal and ethical obligations, necessitating reliable and cost-efficient storage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often archive operational data, sensor logs, and historical production records for analysis, quality control, and compliance, requiring substantial and predictable storage capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity (in this case, 1 PB of cool storage) for a set term (3 years) in a particular region (US North Central). This commitment allows Microsoft to offer you a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
Who is this subscription for?
This subscription is designed for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that have significant amounts of data they need to store long-term, such as archives, backups, or compliance data, and want to optimize their cloud storage costs.
What does 'cool' storage mean?
Cool storage is a tier optimized for data that is accessed less frequently but still requires relatively quick retrieval when needed. It offers a lower cost per GB than hot storage but has slightly higher access costs.
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.