Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 1 PB, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of cool storage capacity with Microsoft's Reserved Capacity subscription, ensuring cost-effective data storage for your business for one year.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from predictable pricing for 1 PB of cool storage over a 1-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee access to 1 PB of dedicated storage for your critical business data.
- Performance Tier: Utilize cool storage for data accessed less frequently but requiring quick retrieval.
- Geographic Specificity: Storage is provisioned in the US South Central region for data residency and performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 PB of cool storage in the US South Central region for a 1-year term. It is designed for businesses needing predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for data that is accessed infrequently but requires rapid retrieval when needed.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to manage their growing data storage needs without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure. It integrates with existing Microsoft Azure environments to provide a scalable and cost-effective storage solution.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve 1 PB of storage space for your business data.
- Cost Optimization: Lock in pricing for 1 year, reducing unpredictable storage expenses.
- Cool Storage Tier: Ideal for data accessed less often but needing prompt availability.
- Regional Provisioning: Storage located in US South Central for specific compliance or latency needs.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly or annual billing for easy budget management.
This reserved capacity solution offers SMB and mid-market teams a predictable and cost-effective way to manage their growing data storage requirements.
What This Enables
Enable predictable data storage costs
Enable teams to budget accurately for their growing data storage needs by committing to a fixed price for 1 PB of cool storage over a 1-year term. This ensures cost predictability and avoids unexpected spikes in cloud storage expenses.
cloud-native applications, data archiving strategies, long-term data retention policies, hybrid cloud environments
Guarantee capacity for critical data
Guarantee access to 1 PB of dedicated cool storage capacity, ensuring that essential business data is always available for retrieval when needed. This prevents service disruptions caused by storage capacity exhaustion.
business continuity planning, regulatory compliance data, operational data backups, application data storage
Optimize storage for less frequent access
Streamline storage costs by utilizing the cool tier for data that is accessed infrequently but requires quick retrieval, such as historical records or compliance archives. This balances cost-effectiveness with performance needs.
data warehousing, log file storage, media asset archives, scientific data repositories
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Ensures you have the necessary storage space available for your business data, preventing capacity-related outages.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed less frequently but still requires prompt retrieval.
1-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for a full year, offering budget predictability and protection against market fluctuations.
US South Central Region
Meets specific data residency requirements and can optimize performance for users in that geographic area.
Subscription Billing
Allows for predictable operational expenses, making it easier to manage IT budgets.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit trails, making cost-effective cool storage for historical data a critical need.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must store vast amounts of patient data, including historical records, for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates, benefiting from reserved capacity for predictable costs.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage large volumes of case files and client documents that require secure, long-term storage and retrieval, aligning with the benefits of reserved cool storage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often archive operational data, sensor logs, and historical production records for analysis and compliance, making reserved cool storage an efficient solution for managing this data.
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 discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This ensures capacity availability and predictable costs.
What is the difference between cool and hot storage tiers?
Cool storage is optimized for data that is accessed less frequently but requires rapid retrieval when needed, offering a lower cost per GB than hot storage. Hot storage is for data accessed frequently and prioritizes the lowest access latency.
Can I change the amount of storage after purchase?
Reserved capacity commitments are generally fixed for the duration of the term. Changes to the amount of reserved capacity may require purchasing a new reservation or adjusting your usage patterns.
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.