Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 1 PB, RA-GRS, US Central, 1 Year
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity provides 1 PB of Cool storage with RA-GRS redundancy in the US Central region for a one-year term, ensuring cost-effective and reliable data storage for your business.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of Azure Cool storage for 12 months, reducing unpredictable expenditure.
- Data Redundancy: RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) ensures your data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Performance Tier: Utilize Cool storage for infrequently accessed data that requires rapid retrieval when needed, balancing cost and access speed.
- Geographic Focus: Dedicated capacity within the US Central region optimizes latency and compliance for businesses operating in or serving this area.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering secures 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Cool Blob Storage with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) for a one-year term, specifically provisioned for the US Central region. It guarantees capacity and provides a cost-effective solution for storing large volumes of infrequently accessed data while ensuring high durability and availability through geo-redundancy.
Businesses with significant data storage needs, such as those managing large archives, backup data, or media content that is accessed less frequently but still requires reliable access, will benefit from this reservation. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to control costs and ensure predictable performance for their Azure storage footprint without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve 1 PB of storage, ensuring your data has a place even during peak demand.
- Cost Optimization: Benefit from reserved pricing for a 12-month commitment, typically lower than pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS protects your data against regional outages by replicating it to a secondary geographic location.
- Cool Tier Access: Suitable for data accessed less than once a month, offering a lower storage cost compared to Hot tier.
- Regional Provisioning: Capacity is allocated within the US Central region for optimized performance and compliance.
Secure predictable, cost-effective, and highly durable storage for your business's growing data needs with this Microsoft Azure reserved capacity solution.
What This Enables
Enable Cost-Effective Archival Storage
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data, compliance archives, or media assets at a reduced cost. Streamline data lifecycle management by moving less frequently accessed data to the Cool tier with guaranteed capacity.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, data warehousing, long-term data retention
Ensure Data Durability and Availability
Protect critical business data against regional disasters with RA-GRS, ensuring data is replicated to a secondary location. Maintain business continuity by having access to your data even in the event of a primary region outage.
disaster recovery planning, regulatory compliance, business continuity strategies, mission-critical data storage
Manage Predictable Storage Expenses
Automate cost management for large datasets by committing to a fixed capacity and price for 12 months. Streamline budgeting and financial planning for your Azure storage footprint.
fixed-term cloud contracts, budget-constrained IT departments, predictable workload environments, financial forecasting
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for your large datasets, preventing performance issues or data rejection due to capacity limits.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a lower cost per GB compared to Hot tier, ideal for data accessed infrequently, optimizing your storage budget.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Provides high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary region, protecting against data loss and ensuring access during regional outages.
US Central Region
Optimizes latency and compliance for businesses operating within or serving the US Central geographic area.
1-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for 12 months, offering cost predictability and potential savings over pay-as-you-go options for stable workloads.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data retention and disaster recovery capabilities to meet strict regulatory compliance standards like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA requirements for data archiving and availability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA regulations, necessitating secure, durable, and highly available storage solutions for patient records and research data, often requiring geo-redundancy.
Media & Entertainment
This industry generates vast amounts of data, including video archives and production assets, that benefit from cost-effective Cool storage tiers with guaranteed capacity and high durability for long-term preservation.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments handle sensitive case files and historical documents that require secure, long-term storage solutions with strong data integrity and compliance assurances.
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) for a set term (e.g., 1 year) in a particular region and performance tier. This typically comes with a discounted price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
What is RA-GRS and why is it important?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is asynchronously copied to a secondary region hundreds of miles away. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data against catastrophic failures in the primary region.
Who should consider this type of storage reservation?
Businesses with predictable, large-volume storage needs for data that is accessed infrequently, such as archives, backups, or media content, should consider this. It's ideal for controlling costs and ensuring capacity for stable workloads.
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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