Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System is a high-performance, software-defined storage appliance designed to simplify the management of unstructured data across NAS and DAS environments. Engineered for enterprises that require scalable capacity, robust data protection, and seamless integration with hybrid cloud workflows, this system delivers unified access, intelligent data placement, and automated lifecycle management. With Veritas' software-defined Access technology, organizations can consolidate file, block and object access, accelerate data mobility, and reduce total cost of ownership through centralized operations and automation. Whether you’re consolidating silos, enabling cloud-enabled backups, or delivering fast, reliable access to growing datasets, the 3340 is designed to handle today’s demanding storage workloads with ease and reliability.

• Unified NAS and DAS storage: The Veritas Access 3340 combines network-attached storage and direct-attached storage into a single, scalable platform. This simplifies data access across teams while enabling flexible deployment models that match changing business needs.
• Software-defined Access technology: Leverage Veritas’ software-defined storage architecture to optimize data placement, automate provisioning, and streamline access to unstructured data. This approach minimizes manual configuration and accelerates time-to-value for new workloads.
• Enterprise-grade data protection: Built-in data protection features—including snapshots, replication, and efficient disaster recovery—provide resilient protection for critical files and datasets. Protect data against hardware failure, corruption, and site outages while maintaining compliance with governance policies.
• Scalability and performance: The 3340 is designed to scale with growing data volumes, delivering high IOPS and throughput for demanding workloads such as media delivery, research data, and collaboration platforms. It supports expanding storage capacity without compromising performance.
• Hybrid cloud readiness: Designed for hybrid cloud environments, the system enables seamless data mobility between on-premises storage and cloud repositories. This enables efficient offloading of cold data, simplified backup, and flexible DR strategies while preserving control and visibility.

Technical Details of Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Model: Veritas Access 3340
• Form factor: Appliance supporting NAS and DAS deployment
• Storage protocols: NFS, SMB/Windows, object storage integration, and tiering capabilities
• Data protection: Snapshots, replication, encryption options, and policy-based protection
• Management: Centralized, policy-driven management with automated lifecycle and metadata indexing
• Performance and scalability: Designed for scalable capacity and efficient data access across diverse workloads
• Deployment flexibility: On-premises, with hybrid cloud integration for data mobility and DR

How to install Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Plan your deployment by assessing storage capacity, performance targets, and network topology. Define namespaces, access controls, and data protection policies before you power the system.
• Rack and physically install the appliance in a suitable data center or server room with proper ventilation, power, and connectivity. Ensure redundant power supplies and cooling where available.
• Connect network interfaces and storage connections per your deployment design. Configure management access through the built-in console or management port, and verify network reachability.
• Power on the system and perform the initial hardware and firmware checks. Run any required firmware updates to align with current software-defined storage capabilities.
• Install the Veritas Access software, initialize the cluster or node, and configure storage pools, namespaces, and access protocols. Create automated data protection policies and define backup integration points as needed.

Frequently asked questions

• What is Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System? It is a unified storage appliance that combines NAS and DAS capabilities with software-defined Access technology to manage unstructured data efficiently, securely, and at scale.
• What deployment options are supported? The system supports on-premises deployment with hybrid cloud integration, enabling data mobility between local storage and cloud environments for backup, replication, and DR.
• What are the key data protection features? Core protections include snapshots, replication, encryption options, and policy-based lifecycle management to safeguard data against loss and unauthorized access.
• How does it handle unstructured data? The platform provides centralized access across file, block, and object interfaces, optimized placement, and automated tiering to ensure performance and cost efficiency for unstructured datasets.
• Is it suitable for large-scale deployments? Yes. The Veritas Access 3340 is designed to scale with your data growth, delivering consistent performance and manageable administration as your storage needs expand.