Veritas Access 3340 NAS Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 NAS Storage System is a premier solution for organizations seeking a reliable, efficient, and scalable storage system optimized for unstructured data. This state-of-the-art appliance provides a turnkey deployment of Veritas' software-defined Access scale-out network-attached storage, making it an ideal choice for businesses dealing with vast quantities of data. Its design focuses on cost optimization while ensuring high-capacity workloads, making the Veritas Access 3340 not just a storage system but a strategic asset in your data management approach.

• Turnkey Deployment: The Veritas Access 3340 comes ready to use, simplifying the installation process and allowing businesses to quickly set up their network-attached storage without the need for extensive configuration.
• Optimized for Unstructured Data: Specifically designed for unstructured data use cases, this NAS Storage System addresses the growing demands for long-term retention, backup archiving, and tape replacement, ensuring your data is securely stored and easily accessible.
• Multiple Protocol Support: The Access 3340 supports various protocols, including Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB for file and object access, and iSCSI target support for block storage, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of applications and workloads.
• Policy-Based Tiering: This innovative feature automates data migration to both on-prem and cloud storage, which helps improve cost efficiency, capacity, and resilience of long-term data stores, thereby enhancing your overall data management strategy.
• RAID Levels for Enhanced Reliability: With support for RAID level 6, the Veritas Access 3340 guarantees data reliability and fault tolerance, greatly improving overall performance and safeguarding your critical data against loss or corruption.

Technical Details of the Product

• Storage Capacity: High-capacity workloads tailored for long-term data retention.
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable for optimal space utilization.
• Protocols Supported: Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, iSCSI.
• RAID Support: RAID level 6 for robust data protection.
• Data Migration: Automated, policy-based tiering for efficient storage management.

How to Install

Installing the Veritas Access 3340 NAS Storage System is straightforward:

1. Begin by unboxing the Access 3340 and ensure all components are included.
2. Mount the appliance in your server rack using the provided mounting hardware.
3. Connect the necessary power cables and network cables to your existing infrastructure.
4. Power on the system and follow the guided setup process on the console to configure your settings.
5. Once configured, integrate the appliance with your existing data management software and verify connectivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of data can I store on the Veritas Access 3340?

The Veritas Access 3340 is optimized for unstructured data, making it ideal for long-term retention, backup archiving, and other data-intensive applications.

Can I use the Veritas Access 3340 for both file and block storage?

Yes, the Access 3340 supports multiple protocols, including iSCSI for block storage and various protocols for file access.

What is the benefit of using RAID level 6?

RAID level 6 provides enhanced data reliability by allowing for the failure of two drives without data loss, improving fault tolerance and overall system performance.

How does policy-based tiering work?

Policy-based tiering automates the process of migrating data based on predefined policies, optimizing your storage costs and enhancing data resilience by placing less frequently accessed data in lower-cost storage.

Is the Veritas Access 3340 easy to integrate with existing systems?

Yes, the Access 3340 is designed for seamless integration with existing infrastructures and can support a variety of applications thanks to its protocol compatibility.