Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB RA-GRS US Gov
Secure 1 PB of reserved cool storage for US Government Azure deployments with Microsoft's RA-GRS capacity reservation, ensuring availability and compliance for your critical data.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of cool storage capacity for your US Government Azure environment.
- Redundancy & Compliance: RA-GRS provides geo-redundancy and meets stringent US Government data residency and compliance requirements.
- Cost Optimization: Reserved capacity offers predictable pricing and potential cost savings compared to on-demand storage.
- Continuous Operation: Ensures your data storage needs are met without interruption, supporting ongoing business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure subscription reserves 1 Petabyte (PB) of cool storage capacity for US Government regions, utilizing Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS). It guarantees the availability of this specific storage tier, ensuring your data is accessible and protected with geo-redundancy.
This offering is designed for US Government entities and organizations with strict data residency and compliance needs. It fits within Azure environments requiring predictable storage performance and availability for large datasets, such as archives, backups, or infrequently accessed but critical information.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 1 PB of cool storage, preventing capacity constraints.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery.
- US Government Compliance: Meets specific data residency and security requirements for US Government workloads.
- Predictable Costs: Offers a fixed monthly cost for the reserved capacity.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure infrastructure and services.
Ensure your US Government Azure deployments have the guaranteed cool storage capacity they need with this predictable and compliant reservation.
What This Enables
Ensure US Government Data Residency and Compliance
Enable teams to meet strict US Government data residency and compliance mandates by reserving dedicated cool storage capacity. This ensures data is stored within approved geographical boundaries and meets regulatory requirements for access and redundancy.
government cloud deployments, regulated data storage, compliance-driven IT strategy, Azure for government
Guarantee Storage Capacity for Critical Archives
Streamline the management of large archival datasets by guaranteeing 1 PB of cool storage. This prevents capacity overages and ensures that essential historical data remains accessible for audits, legal discovery, or long-term retention policies.
long-term data retention, regulatory archiving, large dataset management, cloud storage planning
Provide Geo-Redundant Storage for Disaster Recovery
Automate the protection of vital data through geo-redundancy, ensuring business continuity in the event of a regional outage. This reservation provides peace of mind by replicating data to a secondary location, safeguarding against unforeseen disasters.
disaster recovery planning, business continuity, high-availability architectures, risk mitigation
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the availability of 1 Petabyte of cool storage, preventing unexpected capacity limitations for your Azure environment.
Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS)
Ensures your data is replicated to a secondary Azure region, providing high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
US Government Regions
Meets specific data residency, security, and compliance requirements mandated for US Government workloads.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides cost-effective storage for data that is accessed infrequently but requires quick retrieval when needed.
1-Year Subscription Term
Locks in capacity and pricing for a defined period, offering budget predictability and commitment.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service directly addresses the stringent data residency, security, and geo-redundancy requirements mandated for US Government cloud deployments, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data protection, compliance with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4, and high availability for critical financial records and transaction data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other data privacy regulations, necessitating secure, redundant, and accessible storage for patient records and research data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services often deal with sensitive client data and require secure, compliant, and readily accessible storage for case files, discovery documents, and long-term archives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RA-GRS?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery, and you can read data from both the primary and secondary locations.
Who is eligible for US Government Azure regions?
US Government Azure regions are available to eligible US government agencies and their partners. Specific eligibility criteria apply and should be verified with Microsoft or your cloud provider.
Can I change the amount of reserved capacity after purchase?
Typically, reserved capacity commitments are for a fixed term and amount. Changes may require purchasing additional reservations or adjusting your overall strategy. Consult your provider for specific options.
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.