Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Hot 1 PB RA-GRS US GOV VA 3-Year Subscription
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure hot reserved storage capacity for US Government agencies with RA-GRS redundancy for three years, ensuring predictable costs and compliance.
- Coverage for: Guarantees 1 PB of hot storage capacity within Azure US Government regions, providing consistent performance for critical data.
- Protection against: Prevents unexpected cost increases for high-demand storage, offering budget predictability for three years.
- Entitlement to: Access to geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS) for enhanced data durability and availability, crucial for regulatory compliance.
- Compliance: Meets specific US Government data residency and redundancy requirements, essential for sensitive information.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a three-year subscription for 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure hot reserved storage capacity, specifically for US Government regions with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS). It provides a dedicated block of high-performance storage at a predictable cost, ensuring your critical data is always accessible and protected.
Ideal for US Government entities and organizations with strict data residency and compliance needs, this reservation fits within environments requiring robust data protection and consistent availability. It supports applications and workloads that demand immediate access to large volumes of data, such as archives, backups, and active datasets.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of hot storage, preventing performance throttling and ensuring availability.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for three years, simplifying budget management for essential storage.
- Geo-Redundancy (RA-GRS): Data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- US Government Regions: Deployed within Azure's dedicated US Government cloud environments.
- Subscription Term: A fixed three-year commitment for uninterrupted service and pricing.
This Microsoft Azure reserved capacity subscription offers US Government entities a secure, cost-effective, and compliant solution for their critical data storage needs.
What This Enables
Ensure Data Availability and Performance
Enable teams to guarantee consistent access to 1 PB of hot storage for critical applications and data. This ensures optimal performance for workloads that require immediate data retrieval, preventing operational delays.
cloud-native applications, data analytics platforms, large-scale backup repositories
Meet US Government Compliance Standards
Streamline adherence to stringent US Government data residency and redundancy mandates. The RA-GRS configuration ensures data is protected across geographically separate regions, satisfying regulatory requirements.
government cloud deployments, sensitive data archives, regulated workloads
Control Cloud Storage Budget
Automate predictable cost management for large-scale storage needs over a three-year term. This reservation eliminates the risk of unexpected price fluctuations for essential hot storage capacity.
long-term data retention, predictable workload scaling, financial planning
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Hot Storage Capacity
Guarantees a dedicated block of high-performance storage, ensuring consistent availability and preventing throttling for your critical data.
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing for an extended period, simplifying budget forecasting and protecting against market price volatility.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Provides data replication to a secondary geographic region, significantly increasing durability and availability for disaster recovery.
US Government Regions
Ensures data is stored within Azure's secure and compliant cloud environments specifically designed for US Government entities.
Predictable Pricing
Offers a fixed cost for the duration of the subscription, enabling better financial planning and cost control for essential storage resources.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US Government regions, meeting strict data residency, security, and redundancy requirements mandated for public sector entities.
Defense & National Security
Provides the necessary secure, geo-redundant, and high-capacity storage required for sensitive defense and national security data, ensuring compliance and availability.
Intelligence & Law Enforcement
Offers a compliant and reliable storage solution for vast amounts of data, supporting critical intelligence gathering and law enforcement operations with guaranteed capacity and durability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively for government, organizations within this sector that handle sensitive patient data and require high availability and compliance with regulations like HIPAA may leverage US Government cloud regions for enhanced security and data protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is reserved capacity for Azure Storage?
Reserved capacity allows you to pre-purchase a specific amount of storage capacity for a one-year or three-year term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This guarantees you have the capacity you need when you need it.
What does RA-GRS mean for Azure Storage?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary region for durability, and you can read that data from the secondary region if needed, enhancing availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
Who is eligible for Azure US Government regions?
Azure US Government regions are available to eligible U.S. federal, state, local, and tribal government organizations, as well as their partners. Specific eligibility requirements apply.
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.