Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Hot 100 TB RA-GRS
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 100 TB of Hot tier storage with RA-GRS redundancy in the US West region for a full year, ensuring cost-effective and reliable data storage.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 100 TB of Hot storage for 12 months, reducing unpredictable operational expenses.
- High Availability: RA-GRS redundancy ensures data durability and availability across geographically separate regions.
- Performance Tier: Hot tier storage is optimized for frequently accessed data, providing rapid retrieval.
- Compliance Ready: Meet data residency and availability requirements with Azure's robust infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a one-year subscription for 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Hot storage, configured with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US West region. It guarantees capacity and provides a predictable cost structure for frequently accessed data.
Businesses with significant data storage needs, particularly those requiring high availability and performance for active data sets, will benefit from this reservation. It integrates directly into Azure environments, supporting applications and services that demand consistent access to storage.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of Hot storage is available for your use.
- RA-GRS Redundancy: Provides data protection by replicating data to a secondary region.
- Hot Tier Optimization: Ideal for frequently accessed data requiring low latency.
- Predictable Costs: Fixed subscription price for 12 months offers budget certainty.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing Microsoft Azure services and applications.
Secure your critical data storage needs with predictable costs and high availability, empowering your business operations on Azure.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Data Access
Enable teams to store and retrieve frequently accessed data with low latency. Streamline operations by ensuring critical application data is always available when needed.
cloud-native applications, data analytics platforms, content delivery networks
Ensure Data Availability and Durability
Automate data protection through RA-GRS redundancy, safeguarding against regional outages. Protect business continuity by maintaining access to data even during disruptions.
disaster recovery planning, business-critical application hosting, regulatory compliance
Optimize Storage Costs
Streamline budgeting with a fixed 12-month subscription for a defined storage capacity. Reduce operational overhead by avoiding the need for constant capacity planning and scaling.
predictable operational expenses, long-term IT strategy, financial planning
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees that the required storage space is available, preventing performance bottlenecks and operational delays.
Hot Storage Tier
Optimized for frequently accessed data, providing fast read and write speeds for active applications and workloads.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary Azure region, protecting against data loss.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides cost predictability and budget certainty for a full year, simplifying financial planning.
US West Region Deployment
Meets data residency requirements and offers low latency for users and applications within the western United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and data durability for transaction data and customer records, often subject to strict regulatory compliance for data access and retention.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers manage large volumes of patient data (PHI) that demand secure, highly available storage and must comply with HIPAA regulations regarding data access and residency.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups handle significant customer data, transaction logs, and inventory information that require consistent access for operations and analytics, benefiting from predictable storage costs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize vast amounts of operational data, IoT sensor data, and production logs that need reliable storage and quick retrieval for process optimization and quality control.
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 offering a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This ensures your capacity is available when you need it.
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 read data from the secondary region.
Can I exceed 100 TB with this reservation?
This reservation guarantees 100 TB of Hot storage. If you exceed this amount, you will be charged at the standard pay-as-you-go rates for the additional capacity, which may be higher than the reserved rate.
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.