Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 Appliance delivers a turnkey, software-defined scale-out NAS experience designed for unstructured data with enterprise-grade reliability. Engineered for long-term retention workloads and large-scale archives, this cost-optimized storage system combines Veritas’ proven data management software with a high-capacity, easy-to-deploy hardware platform. It is ideal for organizations facing rapidly growing unstructured data—from media libraries and scientific datasets to backup and archive repositories—who need a single, scalable, multi-protocol storage solution that simplifies administration, improves utilization, and reduces total cost of ownership. The 3340 is purpose-built to streamline deployment, minimize admin overhead, and provide consistent performance across expanding datasets, all while maintaining strong data protection and governance capabilities. By unifying NAS and DAS workloads under a single software-defined roof, the Veritas Access 3340 helps you achieve faster access to data, smarter retention policies, and seamless cloud integration for hybrid environments.

• Turnkey deployment of software-defined access — The 3340 provides an out-of-the-box, scale-out NAS experience that blends Veritas’ software with purpose-built hardware for rapid setup and predictable operation. It simplifies provisioning, governance, and policy-driven data management, so IT teams can deploy a robust storage fabric in days rather than weeks.
• Cost-optimized, high-capacity architecture — Designed for cost efficiency, the 3340 leverages dense drive configurations and scalable expansion to support growing unstructured data workloads without compromising performance or reliability. This makes it an attractive choice for long-term retention, backup repositories, media libraries, and research data stores where capacity matters as much as speed.
• Scale-out NAS for unstructured data — Built to grow with your data, the 3340 enables seamless capacity expansion by adding nodes to a single namespace. This scale-out approach ensures consistent performance, simplified data management, and a unified view across all storage nodes, reducing fragmentation and administrator effort.
• Multi-protocol access with strong data protection — Access data using multiple protocols (NFS, SMB, iSCSI) while benefiting from Veritas data-protection features such as snapshotting, replication, and encryption at rest. The appliance enables policy-driven retention and compliance across diverse workloads, from file shares to object-like interfaces.
• Hybrid cloud readiness and intelligent data management — The Veritas Access 3340 is designed to integrate with on-premises, edge, and cloud repositories, enabling tiering, lifecycle policies, and DR capabilities across environments. Businesses can leverage cloud storage for archiving and disaster recovery, maintaining visibility and control through a centralized management plane.

Techncial Details of Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Product type: Turnkey software-defined NAS storage appliance for unstructured data, combining Veritas software with optimized hardware.
• Form factor: 2U rack-mount appliance designed for dense deployment and straightforward expansion.
• Storage capacity and scalability: Scales out with additional nodes and drive configurations; capacity is configurable based on installed drives and expansion options.
• Networking: Multi-port ethernet options with potential 10/25/40 GbE connectivity to support high-throughput workloads and scalable networking.
• Management: Centralized management through Veritas' software suite, with REST API support for automation and integration into existing workflows.
• Data protection and security: Provides snapshots, replication, encryption at rest, and policy-driven data governance to safeguard unstructured data.
• Protocols and access methods: Supports NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and compatible interfaces to accommodate mixed environments.
• Performance characteristics: Optimized for high-capacity workloads and predictable throughput across large datasets, with consistent latency for archival and retrieval tasks.
• Power and efficiency: Engineered for energy-efficient operation in dense environments, with attention to cooling and reliability for 24/7 workloads.
• Software alignment: Ships with Veritas Access software-defined NAS features, enabling policy-based management, tiering, and data lifecycle automation.

How to install Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Prepare the environment: Confirm data-center readiness with adequate cooling, rack space, and power provisioning. Verify network topology and IP addressing plans for the new appliance, including subnet and gateway configurations that align with your existing infrastructure.
• Rack and cabling: Mount the 3340 in a suitable 19-inch rack, secure the chassis, and connect power and network cables. Use appropriate cable management to ensure airflow and ease of future maintenance.
• Initial hardware boot and health check: Power on the appliance and verify that hardware indicators indicate normal operation. Run any onboard diagnostics to confirm drive health, cooling, and controller status before proceeding with software setup.
• Install and configure software: Access the Veritas management interface and install the Access software package if not pre-loaded. Apply the license, configure administrative users, and define the initial storage pool and namespace. Establish the primary data path and ensure connectivity to your existing network and authentication systems.
• Define access protocols and shares: Create NFS/SMB exports, assign appropriate permissions, and configure a unified namespace to present a single view of data across the cluster. Establish access controls and auditing settings to meet organizational governance requirements.
• Set retention, policies, and protection: Create data protection policies, enable snapshots, replication, and encryption as required. Define retention rules for LT retention workloads, and set up scalable archival workflows to move older data to cheaper storage tiers or cloud targets.
• Configure expansion and scaling: Plan for future growth by configuring additional nodes or storage shelves. Validate that the management UI recognizes new resources and that policy-based automation propagates across the expanded cluster.
• Perform validation and cutover: Run functional tests to verify data accessibility, performance benchmarks, and recovery procedures. Validate backup and DR workflows, then transition applications or users to the new 3340-based storage with minimal downtime.
• Ongoing administration: Monitor health and performance dashboards, tune quotas and tiering policies, and review security posture. Implement routine maintenance windows and backup schedules to sustain reliability and data integrity over time.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the Veritas Access 3340 best suited for?
  A: It is designed for unstructured data workloads, long-term retention, archives, backup repositories, media libraries, and other scale-out NAS scenarios where capacity, cost efficiency, and governance are critical.
• Q: How does the 3340 handle data protection?
  A: The appliance integrates with Veritas protection features such as snapshots, replication, encryption at rest, and policy-based retention to guard data across on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Q: Can I integrate this system with cloud storage?
  A: Yes. The 3340 is designed for hybrid cloud readiness, enabling tiering, DR, and archival workflows that span on-premises and cloud targets for flexible data management.
• Q: What protocols are supported for data access?
  A: The system supports multiple protocols, including NFS, SMB, and iSCSI, enabling compatibility with a wide range of applications and workloads.
• Q: How scalable is the Veritas Access 3340?
  A: The 3340 is a scale-out solution that grows by adding nodes to the cluster, expanding namespace, capacity, and throughput while preserving a unified management experience.