Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB RA-GRS US Gov 3 Year Subscription
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity for cool storage in US Government regions for a 3-year term, ensuring predictable costs and compliance for your critical data.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of cool storage capacity within Azure Government regions.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for 3 years, protecting against market fluctuations.
- Compliance Ready: Utilizes RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) for enhanced data durability and availability.
- Long-Term Strategy: Supports sustained data archiving and compliance requirements for government entities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Cool storage, specifically within US Government regions, utilizing Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS). It ensures dedicated capacity and predictable costs for organizations requiring long-term data storage and compliance.
Ideal for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise organizations that manage significant data volumes and must adhere to strict regulatory or compliance mandates. This reservation fits within your existing Azure environment, providing a foundational element for data archiving, backup, and disaster recovery strategies without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Dedicated Capacity: Reserves 1 PB of Azure Cool storage for your exclusive use.
- Geo-Redundant Storage: RA-GRS ensures data is replicated across multiple geographic locations for high availability.
- 3-Year Term Commitment: Provides price stability and budget predictability over an extended period.
- US Government Regions: Meets specific compliance and data residency requirements for US government entities.
- Cost Optimization: Reduces overall storage costs compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent, long-term workloads.
Secure your long-term data storage needs with predictable costs and enhanced compliance for your US Government Azure environment.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements by reserving significant storage capacity for historical data. Streamline compliance audits with readily accessible, geo-redundant archived information.
cloud-based data storage, regulatory compliance, long-term data retention, Azure Government
Support large-scale backup and disaster recovery
Support business continuity by ensuring ample, cost-effective storage for comprehensive backups and disaster recovery archives. Protect critical business data against loss with geo-redundant replication.
cloud backup solutions, disaster recovery planning, data resilience, Azure infrastructure
Manage predictable costs for sustained data growth
Streamline budgeting by locking in storage costs for 1 PB over a 3-year term, accommodating consistent data expansion. Automate capacity planning for archival workloads, avoiding overprovisioning or unexpected expenses.
subscription-based services, financial planning, IT budget management, cloud cost optimization
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for large datasets, preventing capacity issues and ensuring availability for critical data.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data accessed infrequently, optimizing expenses for archival and backup data.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across geographically separate datacenters, protecting against regional outages.
US Government Regions
Meets specific compliance, security, and data residency requirements for US federal, state, and local government agencies.
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing for an extended period, offering significant cost savings and budget predictability compared to on-demand pricing.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US Government regions, meeting strict data residency, security, and compliance mandates required by federal, state, and local government entities for data archiving and storage.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC Rule 17a-4, FINRA) and disaster recovery, making reserved cool storage a cost-effective and compliant solution for historical records and audit trails.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other regulations, benefiting from the cost savings and guaranteed capacity of reserved cool storage for archival purposes.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies need to store case files, client documents, and historical data for compliance and potential future reference, making reserved capacity a secure and cost-efficient option for long-term archiving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This ensures you have the capacity you need at a predictable cost.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS means your data is replicated to a secondary geographic region for durability and availability. Read-access allows you to retrieve data from the secondary region if needed, enhancing your disaster recovery capabilities.
Can this reservation be used for active workloads?
While this reservation is for Cool storage, ideal for infrequently accessed data, it can support active workloads if their access patterns align with the Cool tier's cost-effectiveness. For highly active data, consider Premium SSD or Hot storage tiers.
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.