Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB LRS US North Central 3 Years
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription guarantees 1 PB of cool storage in the US North Central region for three years, ensuring predictable costs and availability for your critical business data.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secure 1 PB of Azure Cool storage for your data needs over a 3-year term.
- Cost Predictability: Lock in pricing for 3 years, avoiding potential market fluctuations and managing budgets effectively.
- Regional Availability: Deployed in the US North Central region, meeting data residency and performance requirements.
- Data Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects your data against local hardware failures within a datacenter.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a reserved capacity commitment for Microsoft Azure Cool Blob Storage. It guarantees 1 Petabyte (PB) of storage space for a 3-year term, utilizing Local Redundant Storage (LRS) within the US North Central region. This ensures consistent performance and cost predictability for your growing data storage needs.
Ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations, this reservation is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals who need to manage large volumes of data cost-effectively. It fits into cloud storage strategies, providing a foundational block for archiving, backups, or infrequently accessed data that still requires reliable access.
- 1 PB Reserved Capacity: Ensures you have the necessary storage space available when you need it.
- 3-Year Term: Provides long-term cost savings and budget certainty for your storage expenses.
- Cool Tier Optimization: Cost-effective storage for data accessed less frequently but requiring rapid access when needed.
- Local Redundant Storage (LRS): Protects against hardware failures within a single datacenter, ensuring data durability.
- US North Central Region: Meets specific data residency and compliance needs for businesses operating in or serving this geographic area.
Secure your organization's data storage future with predictable costs and guaranteed capacity through this Microsoft Azure reservation.
What This Enables
Enable Cost-Effective Data Archiving
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data, compliance records, or inactive files at a predictable, reduced cost. Streamline data lifecycle management by ensuring long-term retention without escalating monthly expenses.
cloud-first environments, hybrid cloud deployments, data-intensive operations, long-term data retention policies
Guarantee Backup and Disaster Recovery Storage
Support business continuity by reserving dedicated storage for critical backups and disaster recovery data. Automate the provisioning of essential storage capacity, ensuring data is protected and recoverable when needed.
business continuity planning, regulatory compliance requirements, multi-site operations, data protection strategies
Manage Predictable Storage for Large Datasets
Streamline the management of large, infrequently accessed datasets such as media archives or research data. Ensure consistent availability and performance for data that requires occasional access but not high-frequency retrieval.
data warehousing, media asset management, scientific research data, large file repositories
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Ensures you have the necessary storage space available for your data needs, preventing overage charges or service interruptions.
3-Year Term Commitment
Provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing and offers long-term budget predictability.
Cool Storage Tier
Optimizes costs for data that is accessed infrequently but still requires relatively quick access when needed.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects your data against hardware failures within a single datacenter, ensuring high durability.
US North Central Region
Meets specific data residency requirements and can improve performance for users in that geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, making reserved cool storage ideal for archiving transaction histories and policy documents.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods, often mandated by regulations like HIPAA, necessitating cost-effective, long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services businesses handle vast amounts of case files, evidence, and client data that require secure, compliant, and cost-effective long-term archiving.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often need to store historical production data, quality control records, and IoT sensor data for analysis and compliance, benefiting from predictable costs for large data volumes.
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 allows for significant cost savings compared to standard pay-as-you-go pricing.
What is Local Redundant Storage (LRS)?
LRS protects your data by replicating it synchronously multiple times within a single datacenter. This ensures data durability against local hardware failures but does not protect against datacenter-wide disasters.
Who is this reservation best suited for?
This reservation is ideal for businesses with predictable, large-scale storage needs, such as archiving, backups, or storing infrequently accessed data. It helps manage costs and ensures capacity is available for SMB and mid-market organizations.
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.