Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System is a purpose-built appliance engineered to tame the rapid growth of unstructured data across modern organizations. As data creates more content—from media libraries and engineering files to research datasets and collaboration assets—this system delivers a unified, software-defined storage platform that combines NAS and DAS into a single, scalable solution. It streamlines deployment with an intuitive management interface, reduces storage sprawl through intelligent data placement, and protects critical information with multi-layer resilience. Built for environments that demand reliable file access, predictable performance, and efficient administration, the Veritas Access 3340 empowers teams to work faster, share securely, and scale seamlessly as data footprints expand. By blending a flexible architecture with enterprise-grade protection and cloud-friendly capabilities, the 3340 helps IT teams control costs while delivering fast, consistent access to data across departments and geographies.

• Unified NAS and DAS architecture: Consolidates file storage and direct-attached storage under a single, scalable platform, enabling a global namespace, simplified governance, and centralized management of unstructured data.
• Software-defined access scale-out network: Policy-driven data placement and automatic growth that expands capacity and performance without disruptive hardware swaps, delivering predictable throughput as workloads evolve.
• Multi-protocol access: Supports NFS and SMB for traditional file workloads, with object interface options to accommodate cloud-native apps and developers, ensuring compatibility with diverse workflows and teams.
• Integrated data protection and resilience: Includes snapshots, replication, encryption options, and DR-ready features that help protect data against failures, ransomware, and accidental loss while streamlining recovery.
• Flexible deployment and cloud integration: On-premises storage with hybrid cloud capabilities, offering cloud tiering and seamless data movement between local storage and public clouds to optimize cost and performance.

Technical Details of Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Form factor: Appliance-based NAS/DAS storage system designed for scalable deployments in data centers, server rooms, or edge locations.
• Architecture: Software-defined access layer with a unified namespace that enables global data mobility and policy-driven placement across nodes.
• Protocols and interfaces: Multi-protocol access including NFS and SMB, with S3-compatible object interface support for cloud-native applications.
• Data protection: Built-in snapshots, replication options, encryption at rest and in transit, and DR-ready workflows to minimize downtime and protect critical data assets.
• Management and integration: Centralized administration via Veritas management tools, with seamless integration to Veritas NetBackup, InfoScale, and other components of the Veritas software ecosystem for backup, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Deployment options: Primarily on-premises appliance with optional cloud tiering and hybrid configurations to balance performance and cost across environments.
• Performance and scalability: Scale-out architecture designed to handle growing unstructured data workloads with consistent throughput and optimized IOPS for file-based access and collaboration workloads.
• Security and compliance: Granular access controls, encryption options, and audit-ready capabilities to support regulatory compliance and data governance programs.

How to install Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Prepare the environment: Choose an appropriate rack or cabinet, verify sufficient power and cooling, and ensure network connectivity for management and data paths. Plan IP addressing, DNS entries, and VLANs if required.
• Unbox, rack, and power on: Install the appliance in the designated space, connect to power, and connect the management and data networks to the appropriate switches or fabric.
• Initial setup: Access the setup wizard, configure administrator credentials, assign a management IP, and establish basic network settings to enable remote administration and monitoring.
• Create storage pools and namespaces: Define storage pools for NAS and DAS data, set data protection options (snapshots and replication), and establish quotas or retention policies as needed.
• Configure access protocols and shares: Enable and tune NFS and SMB shares, create user and group access controls, and establish a single namespace to simplify data access for end users and applications.
• Integrate with Veritas software and policies: Link the appliance to Veritas NetBackup or other backup solutions, configure DR targets, and enable cloud tiering or data mobility policies to optimize storage costs.
• Validation and ongoing management: Verify data access from client machines, test failover and DR workflows, monitor performance and capacity, and document configuration for audits and future upgrades.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System best suited for? A: It is designed for unstructured data workloads such as media libraries, large-scale file shares, scientific datasets, design assets, and collaboration repositories. The scale-out architecture supports growing user counts and data sizes while maintaining consistent performance and accessible data across teams.
• Q: Does the 3340 support cloud integration and hybrid configurations? A: Yes. The system offers cloud tiering and hybrid deployment options, enabling you to move cold data to public cloud storage while keeping active data on-premises for fast access and operational efficiency.
• Q: How does Veritas Access 3340 protect data and support disaster recovery? A: The appliance provides built-in data protection features such as snapshots, replication to remote targets, encryption options, and DR-ready workflows to minimize downtime and support rapid recovery in the event of data loss or ransomware events.
• Q: Is the installation and ongoing management difficult for IT staff? A: The system is designed with an emphasis on simplicity and centralized management. It offers a straightforward setup wizard, intuitive administration, and seamless integration with Veritas software to streamline backups, HA, and lifecycle management, reducing the learning curve for IT teams.