Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System is a premium, software‑defined storage appliance designed to streamline data management for modern enterprises. Engineered to handle massive volumes of unstructured data with speed, reliability, and flexibility, the 3340 combines NAS and DAS capabilities in a single, scalable solution. Built on Veritas’ robust storage software, this appliance delivers centralized management, efficient data utilization, and resilient performance across diverse workloads. Whether you’re consolidating file shares, enabling high‑throughput media workflows, or supporting analytics on unstructured datasets, the Veritas Access 3340 is designed to reduce total cost of ownership while accelerating access to critical information.

• Unified NAS and DAS storage: A single appliance that supports network‑attached storage and direct‑attached storage workloads, simplifying data tiering, provisioning, and management while reducing hardware sprawl.
• Software‑defined storage platform: Leverages Veritas software‑defined architecture to optimize storage efficiency, automate policy‑driven data management, and deliver consistent performance irrespective of underlying hardware changes.
• Optimized for unstructured data: Engineered to handle files, media, backups, and other unstructured content with advanced metadata handling, rapid search, and scalable capacity to meet growing data needs.
• Enterprise‑grade data protection: Built‑in data replication, snapshots, and disaster recovery capabilities help safeguard vital information and simplify restore operations across sites.
• Flexible deployment and scalability: Designed to scale with your organization—add capacity or expand performance to accommodate users, workflows, and data growth without major architectural changes.

Technical Details of Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Model: Veritas Access 3340
• Product Type: NAS/DAS storage system
• Deployment: Software‑defined storage appliance for unstructured data
• Protocols: NFS, SMB/CIFS, and other standard file access methods; potential integration with object storage layers
• Data Protection: Snapshots, replication, and disaster recovery capabilities to mitigate data loss
• High Availability: Redundant components and failover mechanisms to maintain service continuity
• Networking: Flexible interconnect options with 10 GbE/25 GbE interfaces for fast data movement
• Scalability: Modular growth with capacity and performance expansion to match enterprise data growth
• Management: Centralized, policy‑driven management with visibility into utilization, health, and performance

how to install Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Unpack and physically install the appliance in a suitable data center rack, ensuring proper airflow and power supply alignment.
• Connect the system to your network and power sources, then power on the unit and monitor the initial boot sequence for status indicators.
• Access the management console through the provided interface or a designated IP address, and complete the initial network configuration (IP address, DNS, gateway).
• Initialize storage resources by creating pools or volumes according to your performance and capacity requirements, and assign quotas or policies as needed.
• Configure access protocols (NFS, SMB/CIFS, or others) and define user or group permissions to control data visibility and security.
• Set up data protection policies, including snapshots and replication, and establish DR targets if cross‑site protection is required.
• Integrate with existing backup, virtualization, and cloud services to enable seamless data movement and lifecycle management.
• Review system health, enable monitoring alerts, and perform a validation workload to confirm performance and stability.

Frequently asked questions

• What is Veritas Access 3340 best suited for? It is tailored for enterprises seeking a unified NAS/DAS solution optimized for unstructured data with software‑defined management, strong data protection, and scalable capacity. It suits file sharing, media workflows, backups, content archives, and analytics workloads.
• How does software‑defined storage benefit my environment? Software‑defined storage abstracts storage management from hardware, enabling automated tiering, policy‑driven data placement, easier upgrades, and consistent performance across diverse hardware as you grow.
• Can I mix NAS and DAS workloads on the same system? Yes. The Veritas Access 3340 is designed to support both NAS and DAS use cases, consolidating workloads and reducing storage silos while providing centralized control.
• What about data protection and DR? The appliance includes snapshots, replication, and disaster recovery capabilities to protect against data loss and enable rapid recovery across sites or within the data center.
• How scalable is the Veritas Access 3340? The system is built for growth, allowing capacity expansion and performance scaling through modular components and policy‑driven management without requiring complete architectural changes.
• Is integration with cloud or virtualization environments supported? Yes, it is designed to integrate with virtualization platforms and, where applicable, hybrid or private cloud workflows to extend storage options and enable seamless data movement.