Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Hot - 1 PB, RA-GZRS, US West 2, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Hot Storage Reserved Capacity for your business operations, ensuring consistent data access and performance for one year.
- Coverage: Guarantees 1 PB of hot storage capacity in the US West 2 region.
- Term: Provides a fixed 1-year commitment for predictable budgeting.
- Billing: Subscription-based model for straightforward financial planning.
- Value: Ensures availability and performance for critical business data.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 PB of Microsoft Hot Storage Reserved Capacity, specifically configured for RA-GZRS (Redundant Zone-Redundant Storage) in the US West 2 region, under a 1-year subscription term.
Businesses with significant data storage needs, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media, utilize this to ensure cost-effective, high-performance access to frequently used data, supporting operational continuity and compliance.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserves 1 Petabyte of high-performance hot storage.
- Geographic Specificity: Deployed in the US West 2 Azure region.
- Redundancy: Utilizes RA-GZRS for enhanced data durability and availability.
- Fixed Term: A 1-year commitment provides cost predictability.
- Subscription Model: Simplifies budgeting and procurement.
This reserved capacity solution is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations requiring guaranteed storage performance and cost savings for their critical data assets.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Data Access
Enable teams to ensure consistent, high-speed access to frequently used data for critical business applications. Streamline operations by eliminating performance bottlenecks associated with fluctuating storage demands.
cloud-native applications, data analytics platforms, content delivery networks
Cost Optimization for Large Datasets
Streamline IT budgets by reserving a significant amount of hot storage at a predictable cost over a 1-year term. Automate cost management by locking in rates for predictable workloads.
large-scale data warehousing, media archives, backup and disaster recovery
Meet Regulatory Compliance Needs
Ensure compliance with data residency and availability regulations by utilizing a specific Azure region and redundant storage configuration. Automate adherence to data governance policies through dedicated capacity.
financial services data, healthcare records, legal discovery data
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Hot Storage
Guarantees a substantial volume of high-performance storage for immediate data access.
RA-GZRS Redundancy
Provides enhanced data durability and availability across multiple availability zones.
US West 2 Region
Ensures data locality and compliance with regional data sovereignty requirements.
1-Year Term
Offers predictable costs and simplifies financial planning for storage needs.
Subscription Billing
Facilitates straightforward procurement and budget management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and performance for transaction data and regulatory compliance, making reserved hot storage ideal for their critical operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure constant access to patient records and comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, benefiting from guaranteed capacity and redundancy.
Media & Entertainment
This industry generates and consumes vast amounts of data, requiring high-performance storage for content creation, editing, and distribution, where reserved capacity ensures smooth workflows.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services often handle large volumes of sensitive client data that require secure, readily accessible storage for discovery and case management purposes.
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, which can lead to significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This offering reserves 1 PB of hot storage.
What does RA-GZRS mean?
RA-GZRS stands for Redundant Zone-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated across multiple availability zones within a region, providing high durability and availability.
Who benefits from this type of reservation?
Businesses with consistent, high-volume storage needs that require predictable costs and guaranteed performance will benefit most. This includes organizations in sectors like finance, healthcare, and media.
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.