Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB ZRS 3 Years
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity for 3 years with ZRS in US West 2, ensuring your business data is available and compliant.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated cool storage for your critical business data over a 3-year term.
- Data Redundancy: ZRS (Zone Redundant Storage) protects your data against localized failures within the US West 2 region.
- Cost Predictability: Lock in pricing for 3 years, simplifying budgeting and avoiding unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements by providing durable, geo-redundant storage for your business information.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of cool storage in the US West 2 region, protected by Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS) for a 3-year term. It is designed to offer predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for your organization's growing data needs.
Businesses with significant data storage requirements, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media, utilize this reservation to ensure cost-effective and reliable access to their information. It fits within Azure environments for long-term data archiving, backup, or infrequently accessed operational data.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve 1 PB of cool storage, ensuring availability for your essential business data.
- Zone Redundancy: ZRS provides high availability by replicating data across multiple availability zones within the US West 2 region.
- 3-Year Term: Commit to a 3-year period for predictable pricing and long-term cost savings.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimize costs for data accessed less frequently but requiring rapid access when needed.
- Azure Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking cost-effective, reliable, and predictable long-term storage solutions on Azure.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving
Enable teams to archive large volumes of historical business data, such as financial records or customer transaction logs, for compliance and future reference. Streamline data lifecycle management by moving older data to cost-effective cool storage.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, long-term retention policies
Support backup and disaster recovery
Support robust backup and disaster recovery strategies by dedicating a significant portion of cool storage for retention of backup data. Automate the process of storing and retrieving backup sets, ensuring business continuity.
business continuity planning, regulatory compliance, data protection strategies, on-premises backups to cloud
Manage fluctuating data growth
Streamline the management of unpredictable data growth from applications like CRM, ERP, or IoT devices. Ensure sufficient capacity is always available for operational data without over-provisioning standard storage tiers.
growing SMBs, mid-market expansion, application data management, digital transformation initiatives
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage, preventing capacity issues for your business data.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data accessed less frequently but still requiring quick retrieval.
Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)
Ensures high availability and durability by replicating data across multiple availability zones within a region.
3-Year Term Commitment
Offers predictable costs and significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term storage needs.
US West 2 Region
Places your data in a specific geographic location, supporting data residency requirements and low latency access for users in the western United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, making reserved cool storage a cost-effective solution for archiving transaction histories and customer data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store patient records and imaging data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates, benefiting from the predictable cost and durability of reserved capacity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle vast amounts of case files, contracts, and client communications that require secure, long-term storage and retrieval, aligning with the benefits of reserved capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often archive operational data, sensor logs, and production records for analysis and compliance, finding reserved cool storage suitable for these large, infrequently accessed datasets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use Azure storage services for a specific term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount on the pay-as-you-go price. This reservation guarantees your capacity and offers predictable billing.
What is Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)?
ZRS replicates your data across multiple availability zones within a single Azure region. This provides higher availability and durability against localized failures compared to locally redundant storage (LRS).
Who is this reservation for?
This reservation is ideal for businesses with predictable, long-term storage needs that can commit to a 1 or 3-year term. It helps manage costs and ensures capacity for growing data volumes.
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.