Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System delivers enterprise-grade storage for unstructured data, blending scalable performance with unified file and block access. Designed to simplify management, enable efficient data growth, and accelerate workloads across on-premises and hybrid environments, this hybrid appliance combines robust data services with Veritas-grade reliability to help businesses protect, govern, and access data where it lives. It is built to evolve with your needs, supporting a wide range of use cases from secure file shares to media-heavy workloads and data analytics. With a single, scalable namespace and intelligent data management, the 3340 streamlines operations while delivering predictable performance and strong data protection at scale.

More than just storage, the Veritas Access 3340 acts as a strategic data foundation for modern enterprises. It unifies access across NAS and DAS, supports multiple protocols, and leverages tiering and smart data services to optimize costs and performance. Whether you’re consolidating disparate file servers, enabling collaborative workflows, or preparing for disaster recovery, the 3340 offers the reliability, flexibility, and governance capabilities that modern IT teams demand.

• Unified hybrid NAS/DAS architecture with scalable capacity to handle growing unstructured data sets across on-premises and edge environments, enabling a single namespace that simplifies access, reduces data silos, and accelerates collaboration across teams.
• Multi-protocol access (NFS, SMB) with optional object storage integration and cloud tiering for seamless data mobility, improved collaboration, and cost-efficient long-term retention; it supports diverse workloads from high-IO file shares to large media libraries.
• Advanced data protection features including point-in-time snapshots, fast replication, encryption at rest and in transit, and policy-driven retention to meet security, compliance, and regulatory requirements while enabling rapid recovery from outages or ransomware events.
• Automation and centralized management through a single pane of glass, offering policy-based lifecycle management, analytics-driven insights, and a REST API to integrate with existing workflows and orchestration platforms.
• Ideal for file services, media and analytics workloads, content repositories, backup consolidation, and disaster recovery with predictable performance, reliability, and simplified scale-out as data grows across sites and environments.

Technical Details of Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Form factor: appliance-based storage system designed to deliver scalable performance for growing unstructured data workloads across on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Storage protocol support: supports NFS and SMB across multiple versions, with optional object storage interfaces and cloud tiering to extend capacity, enable data mobility, and simplify governance.
• Networking: supports high-speed, redundant network interfaces with options for multi-port deployments suitable for HA configurations, ensuring continuous access and reliable data transfer.
• Data services: includes inline deduplication and compression, thin provisioning, data integrity checks, and automated tiering to optimize capacity utilization and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Protection and availability: built-in snapshots, asynchronous and synchronous replication, encryption at rest and in transit, and granular retention policies to meet regulatory requirements and protect critical data assets.
• Management and integration: centralized management console with policy-based automation, monitoring dashboards, role-based access control, and REST API for integration with backup, archiving, and data-management workflows.
• Capacity and scalability: supports expansion shelves to scale capacity and performance; designed to reach multi-petabyte deployments in the right configurations while preserving namespace simplicity.
• Operating ecosystem: part of the Veritas Storage Platform and integrates with Veritas NetBackup, InfoScale, and other Veritas data-management tools for complete data protection, availability, and governance across environments.

how to install Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Unbox the appliance and mount it into a standard data center rack, ensure proper airflow, and secure all cabling for power, storage, and networking before powering on.
• Power on the unit and run the initial hardware health check using the onboard console or management software to verify fans, temperatures, modules, and chassis health are within spec.
• Open the web-based installation wizard from a connected workstation, configure network settings (IP, gateway, DNS), set administrator credentials, register licenses, and verify connectivity to update sources.
• Create storage pools and namespaces, enable desired data services (snapshots, replication, dedup, encryption), and establish user and group permissions aligned with your security policy and access requirements.
• Integrate with your existing Veritas software stack (backup, disaster recovery, archiving) and validate end-to-end data workflows; schedule regular health checks, enable alerting, and document the configuration for ongoing operations.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is Veritas Access 3340 scalable? A: Yes—designed to scale with expansion shelves and multi-petabyte deployments, the system maintains a unified namespace and consistent performance as data grows across sites.
• Q: Which protocols and data access methods are supported? A: It supports standard file protocols such as NFS and SMB, with options for object storage and cloud tiering to extend capacity and enable tiered storage strategies.
• Q: What kind of data protection does it offer? A: It includes point-in-time snapshots, replication options, encryption at rest and in transit, and policy-based retention to enforce data governance and regulatory compliance.
• Q: How is the system managed? A: A centralized management console provides policy automation, health dashboards, reporting, role-based access, and an API for integration with other tools in your data-management stack.
• Q: What are common use cases? A: Veritas Access 3340 is well-suited for file services, media and entertainment workloads, content repositories, backup consolidation, and disaster recovery with reliable performance and easy scalability.
• Q: What about licensing and support? A: Licensing models and support options vary by configuration; consult with a Veritas representative or your vendor to determine the appropriate base features and optional add-ons for your environment.
• Q: Can it integrate with cloud resources? A: Yes—through cloud tiering and object storage interfaces, it can extend on-premises capacity to public or private clouds while maintaining a consistent access model.