Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB LRS-USNORTHCENT 1 Year Subscription
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity for a full year in the US North Central region, ensuring cost predictability and data availability for your critical business operations.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of cool storage for 12 months, avoiding unexpected spikes.
- Regional Availability: Capacity reserved specifically for the US North Central Azure region.
- Data Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) ensures data is protected within a single data center.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees the availability of 1 PB of cool storage when you need it.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation of 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity, utilizing Local Redundant Storage (LRS) within the US North Central region. It is designed to offer a cost-effective and predictable solution for businesses requiring significant amounts of infrequently accessed data storage.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reserved capacity fits into cloud storage strategies where consistent data volume requires guaranteed availability and budget certainty. It supports various business applications and data archiving needs within the Azure ecosystem.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of cool storage is available for your use.
- Cost Savings: Offers a lower per-gigabyte cost compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- 12-Month Term: Provides a fixed commitment for predictable budgeting and planning.
- LRS Protection: Ensures data durability through replication within a single Azure region.
- US North Central Focus: Capacity is allocated and managed within this specific Azure geographic region.
Ensure your data storage needs are met with predictable costs and guaranteed capacity by reserving 1 PB of Azure cool storage for your business.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data, compliance records, or media assets that are accessed infrequently. This ensures data is preserved cost-effectively while meeting regulatory or business retention policies.
cloud-native applications, data warehousing, regulatory compliance environments
Streamline backup and disaster recovery storage
Streamline the process of storing backup data and disaster recovery archives by reserving a dedicated capacity. This guarantees space for critical recovery points, reducing RTO/RPO risks.
hybrid cloud deployments, on-premises data protection, business continuity planning
Automate cost management for static datasets
Automate cost predictability for large, static datasets such as scientific research data or media libraries. This reservation locks in pricing, preventing budget overruns associated with fluctuating storage needs.
data analytics platforms, content management systems, large file repositories
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage is available, preventing capacity constraints for your growing data needs.
12-Month Subscription Term
Provides budget certainty and simplifies financial planning by locking in costs for a full year.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently but still requires relatively quick retrieval.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects your data against hardware failures within a single Azure data center, ensuring high durability.
US North Central Region
Meets data residency requirements and optimizes performance for users and applications located in or near this geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term storage for transaction records, audit trails, and regulatory compliance, making reserved cool storage ideal for cost-effective data retention.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods, often necessitating large, cost-optimized storage solutions like reserved cool capacity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services need to archive case files, discovery documents, and client communications for years, benefiting from predictable costs for large data volumes.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector generate vast amounts of raw footage, archives, and finished assets that require significant, cost-effective storage for long-term preservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure cool storage?
Azure cool storage is a cost-effective tier for data that is accessed infrequently but requires rapid access when needed. It offers a lower storage cost than hot tier but has slightly higher access costs.
What is Local Redundant Storage (LRS)?
LRS protects your data against local hardware failures within a single Azure data center. It replicates your data synchronously multiple times within that data center, providing high durability.
Can I exceed the 1 PB reserved capacity?
Yes, you can exceed the reserved capacity, but any data stored beyond the 1 PB will be billed at the standard pay-as-you-go rates for cool storage in that region.
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.