Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Hot - 1 PB, 3 Years
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity provides 1 petabyte of Hot tier storage with RA-GRS redundancy in US West 2 for a 3-year term, ensuring cost savings and consistent data access.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of Hot storage over 3 years, reducing unpredictable operational expenses.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantees access to Hot tier storage for frequently accessed data, optimizing application responsiveness.
- Data Redundancy: RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) ensures data availability across multiple regions for disaster recovery.
- Capacity Commitment: Secure a significant 1 PB of dedicated storage capacity, preventing unexpected overage charges and ensuring availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a 3-year subscription for Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity, specifically for 1 petabyte (PB) of Hot tier storage with RA-GRS redundancy in the US West 2 region. It allows businesses to commit to a specific storage amount and duration, securing favorable pricing and guaranteed capacity for their critical data.
Businesses utilizing Azure for their core operations, such as storing application data, user files, backups, or logs, will benefit from this reservation. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud infrastructure who need predictable costs and reliable performance for their data storage needs within the Azure platform.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of Hot storage is available for your use.
- Cost Optimization: Significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term storage needs.
- RA-GRS Redundancy: Provides data durability and availability with geo-redundancy.
- 3-Year Term: Predictable costs and capacity commitment over an extended period.
- US West 2 Region: Optimized for applications and users located in or accessing resources from this geographic area.
Secure your organization's data storage needs with predictable costs and high availability using this 3-year Azure Reserved Capacity commitment.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Data Access Performance
Enable teams to maintain optimal application performance by guaranteeing access to Hot tier storage for frequently accessed data. Streamline operations by eliminating performance bottlenecks related to storage availability.
cloud-native applications, data analytics platforms, virtual desktop infrastructure
Optimize Cloud Storage Budget Predictability
Streamline financial planning by locking in storage costs for 1 PB over a 3-year term, avoiding variable pay-as-you-go expenses. Automate cost management by securing a fixed rate for essential storage capacity.
long-term data archiving, regulatory compliance data storage, large-scale backup solutions
Enhance Data Durability and Availability
Enable teams to meet stringent data protection requirements with RA-GRS redundancy, ensuring data is available even in the event of regional outages. Protect against data loss and minimize downtime for critical business functions.
disaster recovery planning, business continuity strategies, mission-critical application data
Key Features
1 PB Hot Storage Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of high-performance storage for your most frequently accessed data.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Provides enhanced data durability and availability by replicating data across geographically separate regions.
3-Year Reservation Term
Offers significant cost savings and budget predictability over an extended period.
US West 2 Region Specific
Optimizes latency and performance for applications and users within or near this geographic location.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with other Azure services for a unified cloud infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and data durability for transactional data and regulatory compliance, making RA-GRS and reserved capacity essential for predictable costs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage vast amounts of sensitive patient data that require secure, highly available, and redundant storage solutions to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often deal with large datasets from IoT devices, production logs, and supply chain operations, necessitating scalable and cost-effective storage solutions with guaranteed performance.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant customer data, transaction records, and inventory information that require reliable and performant storage to support daily operations and analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage (e.g., 1 PB of Hot tier) for a fixed term (e.g., 3 years) in exchange for a discounted price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This ensures cost predictability and guaranteed capacity.
What does RA-GRS mean?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery purposes, and you can access both the primary and secondary copies of your data.
Can I change the storage amount or region after purchase?
Typically, reserved capacity commitments are fixed for the duration of the term. Changes may require purchasing a new reservation or consulting with your provider for specific options.
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.