Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity 100 TB GRS US West Central

Control long-term storage spend without sacrificing durability for data you need to keep online. Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity for cool data gives you a 100 TB commitment in US West Central with GRS replication and a 3-year term, making it easier to forecast costs for backup repositories, archive tiers, and retention-heavy workloads. This model is built for teams that already know their storage footprint and want to convert variable consumption into a more stable operating expense. By reserving capacity in advance, you can align procurement with retention policy, reduce exposure to on-demand pricing swings, and keep critical datasets protected across geographically redundant storage. The cool access tier is a strong fit for infrequently accessed data that still needs enterprise-grade availability and recovery characteristics. For organizations managing regulated records, long-term backups, or application data with predictable growth, this reserved capacity helps simplify budget planning while preserving the resilience expected in Microsoft Azure environments. Choose this reservation when the business case is clear: sustained capacity, known region, and a multi-year horizon. It is a practical way to secure storage economics at scale and justify the commitment with measurable cost control over time.