Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 1 PB, LRS, US East, 3 Years
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 PB of cool storage in the US East region for three years, ensuring cost-effective data archiving and compliance.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of cool storage over three years, reducing long-term data retention expenses.
- Data Availability: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) ensures data redundancy within a single region for resilience.
- Compliance Ready: Meet regulatory and archival requirements with dedicated, predictable storage capacity.
- Predictable Operations: Secure essential storage resources in advance, avoiding capacity constraints and performance issues.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity commitment for 1 Petabyte (PB) of Cool tier storage, located in the US East region, for a term of three years. It includes Local Redundant Storage (LRS) for data durability within the specified region.
Businesses requiring significant, long-term, and cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data, such as archives, backups, or compliance data, will benefit from this reservation. It is ideal for organizations managing large datasets that need to remain accessible but do not require immediate hot-tier retrieval.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated cool storage capacity.
- Cost Optimization: Provides significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term cool storage needs.
- Regional Commitment: Locks in capacity and pricing for the US East region.
- Data Redundancy: Utilizes Local Redundant Storage (LRS) for data protection within the region.
- Subscription Term: Fixed three-year commitment for predictable budgeting and resource availability.
Secure your long-term data storage needs with predictable costs and guaranteed capacity, freeing up IT resources for strategic initiatives.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving
Enable teams to store historical data, audit logs, and compliance records for extended periods at a predictable cost. This ensures regulatory adherence and provides access to vital information when needed.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive applications, regulatory compliance mandates
Streamline backup and disaster recovery
Streamline the storage of backup data and disaster recovery archives, ensuring that critical business information is safely stored and readily available. This reduces the risk of data loss and supports business continuity.
business continuity planning, data protection strategies, multi-site operations, cloud backup solutions
Automate cost-effective data retention
Automate the process of retaining large datasets for compliance or analytical purposes without incurring high on-demand storage costs. This reservation optimizes expenditure for data that is accessed infrequently.
data lifecycle management, compliance reporting, large dataset management, cost optimization initiatives
Key Features
1 PB Cool Storage Capacity
Provides a substantial volume of storage for large datasets, archives, and backups at a lower cost per GB than hot storage.
3-Year Reservation Term
Locks in pricing and capacity for three years, offering significant cost savings and predictable budgeting for long-term data storage needs.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Ensures data is replicated within a single data center in the US East region, protecting against hardware failures and providing high availability.
US East Region
Guarantees storage resources within a specific geographic region, helping to meet data residency requirements and reduce latency for regional users.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable billing model aligned with the three-year commitment, simplifying financial planning for IT expenditures.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records and customer data for extended periods to comply with regulations like SOX and FINRA, making reserved cool storage ideal for archival.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need to store patient records and imaging data for many years to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates, requiring cost-effective and reliable long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle vast amounts of case files, documents, and client communications that require secure, long-term retention for discovery and compliance purposes.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies for public records, historical archives, and operational data, necessitating predictable and scalable storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage capacity for a set term (e.g., three years) at a discounted price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This is ideal for predictable, long-term storage needs.
What is the difference between Cool and Hot storage tiers?
Cool storage is optimized for data that is accessed less frequently but still requires rapid access when needed, such as backups or archives. Hot storage is for data that is accessed frequently and requires the lowest latency.
What does LRS (Local Redundant Storage) mean?
LRS provides data redundancy within a single data center in the chosen region. It protects your data against hardware failures but not against regional disasters. For higher durability, consider Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS).
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.