Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB LRS US West Central 3 Years
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft cool storage with LRS in US West Central for a 3-year term, ensuring predictable costs and consistent data availability for your business.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated cool storage for your critical business data.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for 3 years, simplifying budget management for your storage needs.
- Data Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects against hardware failures within a single data center.
- Geographic Specificity: Deployed in the US West Central region, meeting data residency and performance requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of cool storage, utilizing Local Redundant Storage (LRS) in the US West Central region for a 3-year term. It ensures consistent availability and predictable costs for your organization's growing data storage needs.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this solution is designed for businesses that require significant, cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data. It integrates directly into your Microsoft Azure environment, supporting various applications and data archiving strategies.
- 1 PB Cool Storage: Ample capacity for archiving, backups, and less frequently accessed data.
- Local Redundant Storage (LRS): Provides data protection against local hardware failures.
- 3-Year Term Commitment: Offers significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- US West Central Region: Ensures data is stored in a specific geographic location.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly or annual billing for easier financial planning.
This reserved capacity offers a cost-effective and reliable storage solution for businesses needing predictable performance and capacity for their Azure data.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving
Enable teams to archive large volumes of historical data that are accessed infrequently but must be retained for compliance or business continuity. This ensures data is available when needed without incurring high costs associated with hot storage tiers.
cloud-native applications, data warehousing, regulatory compliance environments, long-term data retention policies
Cost-effective backup storage
Streamline the process of storing regular backups and disaster recovery data in a cost-optimized manner. This provides a dedicated and predictable storage pool, ensuring backup integrity and availability for business continuity planning.
disaster recovery planning, business continuity strategies, data protection services, hybrid cloud deployments
Manage growing data volumes
Automate the provisioning of substantial storage capacity to accommodate the continuous growth of business data. This prevents storage shortfalls and ensures that IT operations are not hindered by capacity limitations.
data-intensive operations, digital transformation initiatives, expanding IT infrastructure, operational efficiency
Key Features
1 PB Cool Storage Capacity
Provides a large, dedicated pool of storage optimized for infrequently accessed data, reducing costs for archiving and backups.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects your data against hardware failures within a single Azure data center, ensuring availability and durability.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for three years, offering significant cost savings and predictable budgeting for your storage needs.
US West Central Region Deployment
Ensures your data resides in a specific geographic location, meeting data residency requirements and potentially improving access times for local users.
Subscription Billing
Facilitates easier financial planning and management with consistent, predictable billing cycles for your storage resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, transaction history, and audit trails, making cost-effective cool storage essential for managing vast amounts of historical data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store patient records, imaging data, and research information for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates, necessitating scalable and affordable storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and case files that require secure, long-term archiving to meet legal discovery obligations and internal retention policies.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers generate significant operational data, including sensor logs, production records, and quality control information, which often needs to be archived for analysis, compliance, and historical reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity (like 1 PB of Cool storage) for a set term (3 years) in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This helps in cost optimization and predictable budgeting.
What is the difference between Cool and Hot storage tiers?
Cool storage is optimized for data that is accessed less frequently but still needs to be readily available. It offers lower storage costs but has higher access costs compared to Hot storage, which is for frequently accessed data.
What does LRS (Local Redundant Storage) mean for my data?
LRS protects your data by replicating it synchronously three times within a single data center. This ensures your data remains available even if there is a hardware failure within that data center.
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.