Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB LRS US North Central 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity with LRS in US North Central for a 1-year term, ensuring consistent data availability and cost predictability for your business.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated cool storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits and performance throttling.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for 1 year, simplifying budgeting and protecting against market fluctuations for your data storage needs.
- Data Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects data against hardware failures within a single data center region.
- Geographic Focus: Utilizes the US North Central region for data residency and optimized access for your business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of cool storage in the US North Central region with Local Redundant Storage (LRS) for a 1-year term. It guarantees capacity availability and offers predictable costs for your organization's growing data storage requirements.
Ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations that require consistent, cost-effective storage for large datasets, this reservation is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud infrastructure. It fits within Azure environments for archiving, backup, and less frequently accessed data, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserves 1 PB of cool storage, ensuring your data has a place even during peak demand.
- Cost Savings: Offers a predictable, lower rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for the committed 1-year term.
- Data Durability: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) replicates data synchronously three times within a single physical location in the US North Central region.
- Flexible Access: Cool tier provides cost-effective storage for data accessed less than once a month, balancing cost and retrieval time.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory requirements for data retention and geographic data residency.
This reserved capacity is the smart choice for businesses needing reliable, budget-friendly cloud storage for their essential data assets.
What This Enables
Enable consistent data archiving and backup
Enable teams to reliably store and retrieve large volumes of historical data or backup archives. Streamline data retention policies by ensuring ample, cost-effective storage is always available.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data retention policies, backup and disaster recovery strategies
Support regulatory compliance for data residency
Meet strict regulatory requirements for data storage and geographic location. Automate compliance by dedicating capacity within the specified US North Central region for sensitive business data.
regulated industries, data sovereignty mandates, compliance-driven IT strategies, secure data management
Manage large datasets for analytics and reporting
Provide scalable storage for big data analytics and business intelligence platforms. Streamline data processing by ensuring sufficient capacity for large datasets used in reporting and analysis.
data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, analytical workloads, large-scale data processing
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Ensures your organization has the necessary storage space available, preventing performance issues or data rejection due to capacity limits.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently, significantly reducing storage expenses compared to hot tier storage.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects your data against localized hardware failures within a single data center, ensuring availability and durability.
1-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for a full year, offering budget predictability and protection against potential price increases.
US North Central Region
Meets data residency requirements and provides optimized access for businesses operating within or serving that geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, making cost-effective cool storage and guaranteed capacity essential for financial records and policy data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this vertical must manage vast amounts of patient data and research information, often subject to strict data residency and retention regulations, benefiting from predictable costs and secure storage.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and case files that require secure, long-term storage and adherence to data privacy regulations, making reserved capacity a reliable solution.
Manufacturing & Industrial
This industry generates significant operational data, including sensor readings, production logs, and quality control records, which need to be stored cost-effectively for analysis and compliance, often with specific geographic data requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a billing construct that allows you to commit to using a certain amount of storage capacity for a 1-year or 3-year term in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. It guarantees capacity availability for the specified tier and region.
What is the difference between Cool and Hot storage tiers?
Cool storage is optimized for data that is accessed less than once a month and offers lower storage costs but higher transaction costs. Hot storage is for frequently accessed data, with higher storage costs but lower transaction costs.
What does Local Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS protects your data against hardware failures within a single data center. Your data is replicated synchronously three times within a single physical location in the US North Central region, ensuring high availability and durability against local failures.
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.