Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB 3 Years
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Cool storage capacity for 3 years, ensuring predictable costs and consistent performance for your critical business data.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from significantly reduced storage costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing over the 3-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee 1 PB of dedicated Cool storage in the US East 2 region, preventing capacity-related performance issues.
- Predictable Budgeting: Lock in pricing for three years, simplifying financial planning and avoiding unexpected cloud expenditure.
- Performance Consistency: Maintain reliable access to your less frequently accessed data with the cost-effective Cool tier.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Cool storage capacity, reserved for a 3-year term in the US East 2 region. It is designed for businesses that require a substantial, predictable amount of storage for data that is accessed infrequently but needs to be readily available.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reserved capacity fits into existing Azure environments. It supports various data archiving, backup, and disaster recovery scenarios, ensuring compliance and operational continuity without the overhead of managing physical storage infrastructure.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of storage, ensuring availability for your specific needs.
- Cost Optimization: Offers a lower price per GB compared to on-demand pricing for predictable workloads.
- Long-Term Commitment: Locks in pricing for 3 years, providing budget certainty.
- Cool Storage Tier: Balances cost-effectiveness with timely access for infrequently used data.
- Regional Commitment: Dedicated capacity within the US East 2 Azure region.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking cost-effective, reliable, and predictable storage for their growing data needs on Azure.
What This Enables
Archive and Compliance Data Storage
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data and compliance-related records that require long-term retention. Streamline regulatory adherence by ensuring data is available for audits and legal discovery within defined cost parameters.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, long-term data retention policies
Backup and Disaster Recovery Storage
Support business continuity by dedicating 1 PB of cost-effective storage for backup and disaster recovery data. Automate the process of retaining critical business data offsite, ensuring rapid recovery capabilities.
business continuity planning, multi-site operations, data protection strategies, regulatory compliance needs
Cost-Effective Data Tiering
Streamline data management by moving infrequently accessed data to the cost-optimized Cool tier. Automate the process of identifying and migrating cold data, reducing overall storage expenditure.
large data repositories, tiered storage strategies, cost optimization initiatives, cloud data lifecycle management
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage is available, preventing capacity bottlenecks for your critical data.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for an extended period, providing significant cost savings and budget predictability.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data accessed less frequently, balancing affordability with accessibility.
US East 2 Region
Provides dedicated storage capacity within a specific Azure region for compliance or performance requirements.
Subscription Billing
Simplifies procurement and management with a clear subscription model, aligning with operational expenses.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit trails, making reserved capacity for archives a cost-effective solution.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods, necessitating secure and cost-efficient storage solutions that meet compliance standards like HIPAA.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict data archival requirements and large volumes of historical data that need to be stored cost-effectively while remaining accessible for public records or audits.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage vast amounts of case files and client data that require long-term storage for compliance and potential future reference, benefiting from predictable costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It's a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity (in this case, 1 PB of Cool storage) for a set term (3 years) in a particular region (US East 2). This allows you to reserve capacity and benefit from lower pricing compared to pay-as-you-go options.
Who should use this offering?
This is ideal for businesses with predictable, large-scale storage needs for data that is accessed infrequently. Think of archiving, backups, or compliance data where consistent availability and cost control are paramount.
What happens after the 3-year term?
After the 3-year term concludes, your reserved capacity will automatically revert to the standard pay-as-you-go pricing for Azure Cool storage, unless you renew the reservation or adjust your storage strategy.
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.