Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB RA-GRS US DOD EAST 1 Year Subscription
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage in the US DOD EAST region with a 1-year reserved capacity subscription for predictable costs and performance.
- Coverage: Guarantees 1 PB of cool storage capacity in the US DOD EAST Azure region.
- Term: Provides a 1-year commitment for consistent service and pricing.
- Billing: Subscription-based model for predictable monthly operational expenses.
- Value: Optimizes costs for large, infrequently accessed data sets while ensuring availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of reserved cool storage capacity in the US DOD EAST region, committed for one year. It ensures consistent performance and predictable costs for your large data storage needs, specifically designed for data that is accessed less frequently but requires rapid retrieval when needed.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations managing significant data volumes. It integrates directly into your existing Azure environment, providing a cost-effective way to meet long-term storage requirements without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of cool storage, preventing capacity issues.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go for predictable workloads.
- Geographic Specificity: Deployed in the US DOD EAST region, meeting specific data residency and compliance needs.
- RA-GRS: Provides Redundant Access Geo-Redundant Storage for high durability and availability.
- Subscription Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for 1 year, simplifying budgeting.
This reserved capacity subscription is the optimal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to manage large datasets cost-effectively within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable predictable costs for large data archives
Enable teams to lock in storage pricing for 1 PB of cool data over a 1-year term. This ensures budget predictability and avoids unexpected cost increases for long-term data retention.
cloud storage, data archiving, long-term retention, predictable budgeting, Azure environments
Meet US DOD EAST region data residency requirements
Streamline compliance by ensuring your data resides within the specific US DOD EAST Azure region. This meets stringent data sovereignty and regulatory demands for government-adjacent or defense-contracting organizations.
government contracts, defense industry, data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, Azure deployments
Ensure availability for infrequently accessed data
Automate the provisioning of 1 PB of cool storage with RA-GRS for critical but less frequently accessed datasets. This guarantees rapid retrieval when needed, supporting business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
backup and recovery, disaster preparedness, compliance data, business continuity, Azure infrastructure
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the availability of 1 Petabyte of cool storage, preventing capacity constraints for your growing data needs.
1-Year Subscription Term
Locks in your storage capacity and pricing for a full year, simplifying financial planning and providing cost stability.
RA-GRS (Redundant Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Provides high durability and availability by replicating data across geographically separated data centers, protecting against regional failures.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data accessed infrequently but requiring quick retrieval, balancing cost and accessibility.
US DOD EAST Region
Meets specific data residency and compliance requirements for organizations operating within or serving the US Department of Defense.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
The US DOD EAST region specification directly aligns with the data residency and security requirements often mandated for government agencies and defense contractors.
Finance & Insurance
These industries handle vast amounts of sensitive data requiring long-term retention and high durability, making reserved cool storage a cost-effective and compliant solution for archives and regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage extensive patient records and research data that must be retained for extended periods, benefiting from the predictable costs and durability of reserved cool storage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often store large datasets related to production, supply chain, and historical operational data that require cost-effective, long-term storage with guaranteed availability for analysis and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Reserved capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage for a 1-year term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity and predictable costs for your Azure storage needs.
Who is the target audience for this service?
This service is designed for SMB and mid-market organizations that manage large volumes of data and require cost-effective, predictable storage solutions within Microsoft Azure, particularly those with specific regional or compliance needs like the US DOD EAST.
What is the difference between cool and hot storage?
Cool storage is optimized for data that is accessed less frequently but still requires rapid retrieval when needed, offering a lower cost per GB than hot storage. Hot storage is for data accessed very frequently and has a higher cost per GB but lower access costs.
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.