Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System delivers a powerful, enterprise-grade storage appliance engineered to handle large volumes of unstructured data with speed, reliability, and simplicity. Designed for modern data environments, this hybrid NAS/DAS solution blends high-performance hardware with Veritas software-defined storage to unify file, block, and object workloads under a single management roof. It’s purpose-built for organizations facing rapid data growth, diverse access patterns, and the need for centralized data protection, governance, and disaster recovery. From media production pipelines and archives to file-sharing ecosystems and backup targets, the Veritas Access 3340 enables efficient data ingest, rapid access, and scalable storage expansion without sacrificing reliability or control. With policy-driven automation, intelligent tiering, and seamless integration into the Veritas ecosystem, it helps IT teams reduce complexity, optimize costs, and accelerate time to value for unstructured data projects. This storage system is optimized for dense data workloads, operational efficiency, and the evolving demands of enterprise data management across on-premises data centers and hybrid-cloud environments. By consolidating multiple data streams into one adaptable platform, it supports governance, compliance, and data lifecycle management at scale while delivering consistent performance and strong data protection capabilities.

• Unified NAS and DAS capacity in one scalable appliance: The Veritas Access 3340 consolidates file-based NAS and block-oriented DAS workloads into a single, scalable platform, reducing hardware sprawl and simplifying operations. With a unified data plane, organizations can centralize access methods, streamline backups, and accelerate data workflows across departments, eliminating the need for multiple standalone storage silos. This consolidation also simplifies capacity planning and reduces administrative overhead as your data footprint grows.
• Software-defined storage with intelligent data management: Built on Veritas software-defined storage, the 3340 uses policy-driven data lifecycle management, automated tiering, and adaptive caching to optimize performance and total cost of ownership. Organizations can define retention, access, and tiering policies that automatically move cold data to cost-efficient storage while preserving hot data for fast user access and analytics. This dynamic approach helps maximize hardware utilization and provide predictable service levels for diverse workloads.
• Multi-protocol access and data accessibility: This system supports NFS, SMB, FTP, and S3-compatible interfaces, enabling versatile data access for users, applications, and cloud services. Multi-protocol support simplifies collaboration across teams and allows seamless integration with backup tools, content management systems, and data pipelines. With consistent access semantics across protocols, users experience reduced friction and administrators gain unified visibility over data usage and protection.
• Enterprise-grade reliability, availability, and protection: Expect redundant components, hot-swappable drives, and built-in failover features that minimize downtime. Coupled with integrated data protection mechanisms such as snapshots, replication, and policy-based backups, the 3340 guards critical assets against hardware failures, human error, and site outages. The appliance also supports scalable DR configurations and cloud-enabled recovery options to align with business continuity requirements.
• Seamless integration with the Veritas ecosystem and cloud readiness: Designed to complement Veritas NetBackup, InfoScale, and other data-management solutions, the 3340 fits neatly into existing data protection and governance workflows. It enables hybrid-cloud strategies through cloud tiering, remote replication, and centralized policy enforcement, empowering organizations to extend on-premises storage into the cloud with confidence and control while maintaining consistent data protection and compliance standards.

Technical Details of Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

Technical specifications vary by model and configuration. The following highlights provide a general sense of capabilities; for precise numbers and available configurations, consult the official specification sheets or the Synex SKU page for your particular deployment.

• Storage architecture: Hybrid NAS/DAS appliance enabling unified access, centralized data management, and scalable capacity to accommodate growing unstructured data workloads.
• Protocol support: NFS, SMB, FTP, and S3-compatible APIs to support diverse application needs and hybrid-cloud workflows.
• Data protection features: Snapshots, replication, and policy-based protection integrated with Veritas software to enable reliable backup, disaster recovery, and long-term data governance.
• Management and automation: Centralized administration through the Veritas Admin Console with policy-driven lifecycle management, monitoring, and reporting for visibility and control.
• Availability and redundancy: Redundant components and optional high-availability configurations designed to minimize downtime and protect business-critical data.

How to install Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Unbox and position the appliance in a suitable rack or elevated workspace with adequate cooling and airflow; verify environmental and power requirements prior to installation.
• Connect the management network and any required storage expansion interfaces according to your deployment plan and the official installation guide.
• Power on the system, access the initial configuration wizard via the console or web interface, and set up network parameters, admin credentials, and licensing as needed.
• Create storage pools, configure file protocols (NFS/SMB) and object access, and implement data protection policies tailored to your organization’s retention, recovery, and governance needs.
• Integrate with your Veritas software ecosystem (such as NetBackup) and enable any desired cloud tiering or replication to meet business continuity and disaster recovery objectives.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the Veritas Access 3340 best suited for?
  A: It excels with unstructured data workloads such as media assets, archives, collaboration files, backups, and IoT-generated data, while delivering reliable multi-protocol access for teams and applications.
• Q: Does the system support multi-protocol access?
  A: Yes. It supports NFS, SMB, and S3-compatible interfaces, enabling flexible integration with on-premises apps and cloud services.
• Q: How does data protection work on this platform?
  A: The system includes snapshots, replication, and policy-driven protection that integrates with Veritas software to support backup, disaster recovery, and compliance workflows.
• Q: Can I start small and scale later?
  A: Yes. The Veritas Access 3340 is designed to scale with your data growth, allowing capacity expansion and performance tuning as demand increases.
• Q: Is it suitable for hybrid cloud deployments?
  A: Absolutely. Its cloud-ready features, including cloud tiering and replication, enable seamless extension of on-premises storage into the cloud while maintaining data protection controls.