Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

Experience enterprise-grade, scalable storage designed for modern unstructured data workloads. The Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System delivers unified NAS and DAS capabilities, high performance, and flexible deployment to help organizations manage growing data volumes with robust protection, simplified management, and seamless integration with Veritas data services. Built to support demanding file-heavy workloads, virtualization, and analytics, this versatile appliance offers a future-proof foundation for data growth in on-premises data centers and hybrid environments alike. Step into a storage solution engineered to streamline administration, accelerate access to critical files, and protect your information with industry-leading reliability and efficiency.

• Unified NAS and DAS storage in a single, converged appliance: Break down the silos between file-based and block-based data storage. The 3340 combines scalable NAS access for unstructured data with DAS capabilities to serve high-performance applications, simplifying management and reducing hardware sprawl. This convergence enables you to consolidate workloads, decrease latency, and optimize data placement based on workload requirements, all within a single, policy-driven platform.
• Scalability that grows with your data needs: Designed for rapid data growth, the 3340 supports scalable capacity and performance without disruptive downtime. Start small and scale out by expanding drive shelves or adding capacity as data volumes rise, ensuring your storage architecture remains responsive to changing business demands. The architecture is purpose-built for seamless expansion, preserving data integrity and maintaining service levels during growth.
• Advanced data services and robust protection: Built-in data protection features include snapshots, replication, deduplication, compression, and policy-based lifecycle management. These capabilities help safeguard critical information against loss or corruption while maximizing storage efficiency. With granular recovery options and cross-site replication, organizations can meet regulatory requirements, reduce recovery times, and maintain business continuity even in outage scenarios.
• Performance, reliability, and energy efficiency: The 3340 combines high-throughput I/O with intelligent caching and tiered storage to accelerate access to hot data while optimizing capacity for colder data. Redundant controllers and hot-swappable drive bays deliver high availability and easy maintenance, while energy-efficient components and intelligent power management help lower operating costs without compromising reliability or speed.
• Seamless management and integration with Veritas ecosystem: Manage everything from a single, centralized control plane. The 3340 supports multi-protocol access (NFS, SMB) and integrates with Veritas data management tools for backup, recovery, and data governance. Its flexible interface, REST API support, and compatibility with cloud tiering options enable a cohesive hybrid environment where on-premises storage and cloud resources work together to optimize performance and cost.

Technical Details of Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Form factor and hardware: Rack-mountable appliance designed for data-center deployments, featuring dual controllers and hot-swappable drive bays to simplify maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Storage architecture: Unified NAS/DAS storage with scalable capacity across drives and enclosures, enabling flexible deployment for file-based and block-based workloads within a single system.
• Protocols supported: NFS and SMB for file access, with optional iSCSI configuration to support advanced block storage use cases and virtualization workflows.
• Networking and resilience: Redundant power supplies, multiple network interfaces, and built-in failover capabilities to ensure high availability and consistent performance under load.
• Software and data services: Includes a comprehensive Veritas software stack that offers data protection, replication, deduplication, compression, tiering to cloud or secondary storage targets, and policy-driven lifecycle management for streamlined data governance.

How to install Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Plan your deployment: Assess rack space, power availability, cooling, network topology, and how the 3340 will fit within your existing Veritas ecosystem. Define the initial storage pools and access shares aligned to workload requirements.
• Rack and connect: Mount the appliance in a standard 19-inch rack, connect power, and attach network cables. If expanding with additional shelves, connect them according to the hardware guide and ensure proper cable management for airflow.
• Initial boot and configuration: Power on the device and access the web-based management interface. Complete the initial setup wizard to configure IP addressing, DNS, NTP, and administrator credentials, then verify hardware health and firmware versions.
• Create storage pools and volumes: Define disk groups, select appropriate redundancy (RAID or equivalent), and provision file system shares for NAS or block storage targets for DAS workloads. Apply performance policies to align with workload profiles and service-level objectives.
• Enable data services and security: Activate snapshots, replication, deduplication, and compression as needed. Configure access controls, encryption options, and security policies to protect data at rest and in transit, and set up monitoring alerts for proactive maintenance.
• Integrate with Veritas software and workflows: Connect the appliance to Veritas backup and recovery tools, such as NetBackup, for streamlined protection and disaster recovery. Validate policy-based automation, test failover procedures, and document restoration steps for critical datasets.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System? It is a unified, scalable storage appliance designed to run both network-attached storage (NAS) and direct-attached storage (DAS) workloads. Optimized for unstructured data, it integrates with Veritas data management services to deliver protection, governance, and efficient data handling in on-premises and hybrid environments.
• What protocols does it support? The system supports common enterprise file and block access protocols, including NFS and SMB for NAS access, with optional iSCSI for block storage. This multi-protocol capability enables versatile deployments across various applications and virtualization platforms.
• How scalable is the system? The Veritas Access 3340 is designed to scale with your data. You can expand storage capacity by adding shelves or drives and scale performance with optimization settings, all while maintaining availability and predictable performance for mission-critical workloads.
• Can it integrate with cloud and tiered storage? Yes. The appliance supports tiering to cloud targets or secondary storage, enabling hybrid cloud strategies that balance cost, performance, and resilience across on-premises and cloud resources.
• What kind of data protection is included? It offers snapshots, replication between sites, deduplication, compression, and policy-driven lifecycle management to protect data, optimize space, and meet compliance requirements. Recovery workflows can be automated to reduce RTOs and maintain data integrity.
• Is it suitable for virtualization and backup workflows? Absolutely. Its architecture and software integration support virtualization platforms and Veritas backup solutions, enabling efficient data protection, disaster recovery, and streamlined restoration across complex environments.