Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 1 PB, LRS, 3 Years
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity provides 1 PB of cool storage in the US Central region for a committed term of 3 years, ensuring cost predictability and data availability.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of cool storage over a 3-year term, avoiding potential market fluctuations.
- Data Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects your data against physical storage failures within a single data center.
- Optimized for Cool Data: Ideal for infrequently accessed data that requires rapid access when needed, balancing cost and performance.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory and internal data retention policies with dedicated, reserved storage capacity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering reserves 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Cool Blob Storage capacity in the US Central region for a 3-year term, utilizing Local Redundant Storage (LRS) for data protection.
It is designed for businesses that require consistent, cost-effective storage for large volumes of infrequently accessed data, such as backups, archives, or media content, ensuring it is available when needed while managing operational expenses.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of cool storage, preventing capacity constraints and ensuring availability.
- Cost Savings: Offers significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term commitments.
- LRS Protection: Provides three copies of your data within a single data center, protecting against local hardware failures.
- Cool Tier Access: Balances cost-effectiveness with the need for timely access to data that is not accessed daily.
- Geographic Specificity: Capacity is reserved within the US Central region, aligning with data residency requirements.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to control costs and ensure availability for their growing data storage needs.
What This Enables
Enable predictable costs for large data archives
Enable teams to secure a fixed amount of cool storage capacity for long-term data archiving needs. This ensures predictable monthly costs and avoids unexpected overages for compliance or historical data.
cloud-based storage, long-term data retention, cost management, compliance requirements, large data volumes
Streamline backup and disaster recovery storage
Streamline the process of allocating storage for regular backups and disaster recovery data. This reservation guarantees sufficient space for critical recovery assets, ensuring business continuity.
backup solutions, disaster recovery planning, data protection strategies, hybrid cloud environments, IT infrastructure management
Automate capacity planning for media assets
Automate capacity planning for storing large media files, video libraries, or other infrequently accessed digital assets. This ensures that creative or operational teams have the storage they need without manual intervention.
digital asset management, media production workflows, content libraries, large file storage, operational efficiency
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for large datasets, preventing capacity issues and ensuring data availability.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently but requires timely retrieval when needed.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for an extended period, offering significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go options.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects data against hardware failures within a single Azure data center, ensuring high durability.
US Central Region
Aligns with data residency requirements and provides low latency access for organizations operating in or serving 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 historical transaction data and policy archives.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store patient records and imaging data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates, benefiting from cost-effective, reserved capacity.
Media & Entertainment
This industry generates vast amounts of large media files that are accessed less frequently over time, making reserved cool storage an efficient solution for archiving raw footage and finished assets.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to retain case files, discovery documents, and client communications for many years, requiring secure and cost-effective long-term storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity (e.g., 1 PB of cool storage) for a set term (e.g., 3 years) in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
What is Local Redundant Storage (LRS)?
LRS protects your data by creating three copies of it within a single data center. This ensures data durability against local hardware failures.
Who benefits most from Cool Storage?
Organizations that store data they access infrequently but still need to retrieve quickly when required, such as backups, disaster recovery files, or media archives, benefit from the cost-effectiveness of the cool tier.
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
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Returns
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