Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Hot - 1 PB, GZRS, US West 2, 1 Year
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 PB of Hot GZRS storage in US West 2 for a 1-year term, ensuring consistent performance and cost savings for your critical data.
- Access to: Guaranteed 1 PB of high-performance Hot GZRS storage capacity for your Azure environment.
- Coverage for: Consistent data access and retrieval speeds, crucial for demanding business applications and workloads.
- Protection against: Unpredictable storage costs by locking in capacity at a reserved rate for the full year.
- Entitlement to: Enhanced data redundancy and availability with GZRS (Geo-Zone Redundant Storage) for critical business continuity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription for Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity, specifically for 1 Petabyte (PB) of Hot GZRS (Geo-Zone Redundant Storage) in the US West 2 region. It guarantees capacity and offers significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable, high-access data storage needs.
Businesses with substantial, consistently accessed data, such as large databases, active archives, or frequently used file shares, will benefit from this reservation. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a stable foundation for critical applications and ensuring data is readily available when needed without performance degradation.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secure 1 PB of Hot GZRS storage, ensuring your data has a dedicated space.
- Cost Savings: Significant discounts compared to on-demand pricing for predictable storage usage.
- Performance Assurance: Hot tier access provides low latency for frequently accessed data.
- Geo-Redundancy: GZRS offers high availability and durability by replicating data across multiple Azure availability zones and regions.
- 1-Year Term: Predictable budgeting and commitment for a full year of service.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing predictable, high-performance, and cost-effective storage solutions within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Data Access
Enable teams to ensure their critical applications and databases have consistent, low-latency access to large datasets. This capability supports demanding workloads that require immediate data retrieval for operational efficiency.
cloud-native applications, large database hosting, active data archiving
Streamline Storage Cost Management
Streamline budgeting and reduce operational expenses by committing to a fixed amount of storage capacity for a full year. This reservation provides predictable costs, shielding your business from variable on-demand pricing fluctuations.
predictable workload environments, budget-constrained IT departments, long-term data retention strategies
Automate Data Availability and Durability
Automate enhanced data availability and durability through Azure's GZRS replication across multiple availability zones and regions. This ensures business continuity and resilience against localized failures.
disaster recovery planning, mission-critical systems, regulatory compliance needs
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a fixed amount of storage, preventing capacity shortages for critical business data.
Hot Access Tier
Provides low latency access for frequently used data, improving application performance.
GZRS (Geo-Zone Redundant Storage)
Ensures high availability and durability by replicating data across multiple Azure regions and zones.
1-Year Term
Offers predictable costs and simplifies budgeting for a full year of dedicated storage.
US West 2 Region
Ensures data residency and optimal performance for users and applications located in or near the western United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires high availability, data durability, and cost-effective storage for sensitive financial records and transaction data, often subject to strict regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage vast amounts of patient data (PHI) that demand secure, highly available, and durable storage solutions to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize large datasets for operational technology, IoT data, and supply chain management, requiring reliable and performant storage for continuous operations and analytics.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle large volumes of case files, client documents, and intellectual property that require secure, accessible, and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage capacity for a 1-year or 3-year term at a significantly reduced price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. It guarantees that capacity will be available for your workloads.
What is GZRS and why is it important?
GZRS (Geo-Zone Redundant Storage) provides the highest level of durability and availability by replicating your data synchronously across three Azure availability zones in the primary region and asynchronously to a secondary region. This is crucial for business continuity and protecting against regional outages.
Can I change the amount of storage after purchase?
Reserved capacity is a commitment for the specified term and capacity. You cannot reduce the capacity or change the tier during the term. However, you can purchase additional reservations if your needs grow.
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.