Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Hot - 10 PB, RA-GRS, US East, 3 Years
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity provides 10 PB of Hot tier storage with RA-GRS redundancy in the US East region for a 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective and reliable data storage for your organization.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 10 PB of Hot storage over 3 years, reducing your overall expenditure.
- High Availability: RA-GRS redundancy ensures data durability and accessibility across multiple regions.
- Performance: Hot tier storage offers low latency access for frequently used data.
- Predictable Capacity: Reserve 10 PB of storage to meet your growing data needs without unexpected cost increases.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering secures 10 petabytes (PB) of Microsoft Azure Hot storage capacity for a 3-year term, utilizing Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US East region. It is designed to provide a cost-effective solution for organizations requiring significant amounts of frequently accessed data storage with high availability and durability.
Businesses with substantial data storage requirements, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media, will find this reservation beneficial. It fits into cloud storage strategies by guaranteeing capacity and predictable costs for critical datasets, supporting applications and operations that demand consistent performance and accessibility.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 PB of Hot storage, preventing capacity constraints.
- Cost Optimization: Significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for large, consistent storage needs.
- RA-GRS Redundancy: Provides data protection with replication to a secondary region for enhanced durability.
- Hot Tier Performance: Optimized for frequent access with low latency.
- 3-Year Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for a defined period, aiding budget predictability.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to manage large, active datasets cost-effectively and reliably within Azure.
What This Enables
Ensure Cost-Effective Data Archiving
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data that require infrequent but rapid access. Streamline compliance by ensuring data is readily available for audits and regulatory requests.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive applications, long-term data retention policies
Support High-Volume Transactional Data
Support businesses that generate and require immediate access to large volumes of transactional data. Automate the provisioning of storage for applications like e-commerce platforms or financial trading systems.
online transaction processing, customer relationship management, business intelligence platforms, real-time analytics
Provide Reliable Media and Content Storage
Organizations deploying media streaming services or content management systems can ensure ample, accessible storage. Streamline the delivery of rich media content to end-users with low-latency access.
digital asset management, video streaming platforms, content delivery networks, large file sharing
Key Features
10 PB Storage Capacity
Provides a massive pool of storage to accommodate extensive data growth and large datasets.
Hot Storage Tier
Offers low latency access, ideal for frequently used data and active applications.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary region, protecting against regional outages.
3-Year Commitment
Locks in pricing for an extended period, providing significant cost savings and budget predictability.
US East Region
Places your data in a geographically strategic location for performance and compliance within the United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require massive storage for transaction data, regulatory compliance, and risk management, benefiting from the cost savings and RA-GRS for data integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research facilities generate vast amounts of data (imaging, patient records) that need to be readily accessible and highly durable to meet HIPAA and other compliance standards.
Media & Entertainment
This industry relies on storing and accessing large media files for production, distribution, and streaming, making Hot tier storage with significant capacity a critical requirement.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize large datasets for IoT, operational data, and supply chain management, requiring cost-effective, high-capacity storage with reliable access for analytics and optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity (e.g., 10 PB) for a set term (e.g., 3 years) in exchange for a significantly reduced price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This helps in optimizing costs for predictable storage needs.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary Azure region, providing high durability and availability. You can also access your data from either the primary or secondary region.
Who is this offering best suited for?
This offering is ideal for businesses with substantial, predictable data storage requirements, particularly those that frequently access their data and operate within the US East region. It helps manage costs for large-scale operations.
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
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