Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System is a transformative, software‑defined storage appliance engineered to meet the evolving data demands of modern enterprises. It combines a scalable scale‑out architecture with a unified management plane, delivering fast access, reliable protection, and flexible deployment options for both NAS and DAS workloads. Built to simplify data governance, performance optimization, and workload isolation, the 3340 provides a single namespace that seamlessly spans on‑premises devices and hybrid environments, allowing teams to consolidate file, block, and application data under one robust platform. This system is ideal for organizations seeking to consolidate storage footprints, accelerate analytics and backup operations, and future‑proof their data strategy through scalable growth, automated data services, and cloud readiness. With enterprise‑grade reliability, advanced data protection features, and a deeply integrated Veritas ecosystem, the 3340 empowers IT teams to manage risk, reduce operational overhead, and unlock new levels of efficiency across workloads—from virtualization and databases to media workflows and AI/ML pipelines.

• Scalable architecture for growth: The Veritas Access 3340 is designed as a scale‑out NAS/DAS solution that expands capacity and performance non‑disruptively. As your data footprint grows, you can add nodes or expand drive capacity while maintaining a single, global namespace. This architecture minimizes complexity and eliminates the need for forklift upgrades, enabling seamless business continuity and uninterrupted service for demanding workloads.
• Unified, multi‑protocol access: Deliver unified access across file and block workloads with support for popular NAS protocols (NFS and SMB) and block access via iSCSI. A single, global namespace ensures consistent performance and policy enforcement, simplifying data management for mixed environments such as virtualization, analytics, and collaboration platforms.
• Comprehensive data services and protection: The 3340 includes built‑in data protection features such as snapshots, replication, and policy‑driven data management. Additional capabilities like deduplication, compression, encryption at rest, and automated tiering help optimize storage utilization, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. These services work together to safeguard data integrity while improving overall efficiency across the storage stack.
• High performance and efficiency: Engineered for demanding workloads, the system leverages intelligent caching, tiering strategies, and hardware acceleration to deliver low latency and high IOPS. This balance of performance and efficiency supports virtualized environments, large database platforms, and media workflows where fast, predictable access is critical.
• Simplified management and ecosystem integration: A centralized management interface provides policy‑driven automation, streamlined provisioning, and real‑time monitoring. The Veritas ecosystem integration enables cohesive backup, recovery, and data protection workflows with other Veritas products, as well as broader virtualization and cloud integrations to support hybrid architectures.

Technical Details of Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• SKU / UPC: Available from Synnex EC listing. Exact SKU/UPC varies by region and configuration.
• Model: Veritas Access 3340
• Form factor: Appliance
• Drive options: Supports mixed HDD/SSD configurations for capacity and performance tuning
• Protocol support: NAS (NFS, SMB) and block (iSCSI) access for flexible data access patterns
• Connectivity: Multiple high‑speed network interfaces (e.g., 10/25 GbE) to enable scale‑out networking and rich throughput
• Redundancy and availability: Redundant controllers and hot‑swappable components to maximize uptime
• Data services: Snapshots, replication, deduplication, compression, encryption at rest, and policy‑based automation
• Security: Role‑based access controls, secure firmware updates, and encryption to protect sensitive data
• Management: Centralized, policy‑driven management with integration into the Veritas software ecosystem
• Cloud readiness: Hybrid cloud capabilities with tiering and integration to compatible cloud storage and backup solutions

How to install Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Plan and prerequisites: Determine room for rack placement, power availability, network topology, licensing requirements, and workload targets. Prepare an installation plan that defines capacity growth, performance goals, and security policies before you begin.
• Rack and connect hardware: Mount the appliance in a suitable rack, secure all mounting rails, connect power supplies, and attach network cables to the designated management and data networks. Verify physical indicators confirm proper power and connectivity.
• Initial boot and access: Power on the system and access the management interface via the configured management IP. Use the setup wizard to establish admin credentials and basic system settings, including time synchronization and firewall policies.
• Provision storage pools and namespaces: Create storage pools from available drives, define namespaces or volumes, and assign access protocols (NFS/SMB for file sharing and iSCSI for block access). Set performance tiers and replication targets as needed for resilience.
• Enable data services and security: Enable snapshots, replication, deduplication, and compression according to your backup and data retention policies. Configure encryption at rest and implement role‑based access controls to secure data access.
• Integrate with existing infrastructure: Connect the system to your backup software, virtualization platforms, and any cloud storage or tiering destinations. Set up monitoring, alerting, and automation policies to maintain proactive governance of the storage environment.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System? It is a scalable, software‑defined storage appliance that provides unified NAS and DAS capabilities with multi‑protocol access, built‑in data services, and enterprise‑grade reliability for diverse workloads.
• Which protocols are supported? The system supports NAS protocols NFS and SMB and block access via iSCSI, enabling flexible data access for file servers, databases, and virtualization environments.
• Can it scale out? Yes. The architecture is designed for scale‑out growth by adding capacity and nodes while preserving a single global namespace and consistent performance.
• What data protection features are included? Snapshots, replication, deduplication, compression, encryption at rest, and policy‑driven management help protect data and optimize storage efficiency.
• Is cloud integration supported? The system offers hybrid cloud capabilities with tiering and integration to compatible cloud storage and backup solutions for flexible data mobility and archival strategies.