Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas™ Access 3340 SAN Storage System is a cutting-edge solution tailored for modern data storage needs. Specifically designed for unstructured data use cases, this appliance offers a turnkey deployment of Veritas' software-defined Access scale-out network attached storage, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Whether you're looking for long-term retention, tape replacement, or backup archiving, the Access 3340 is equipped to handle it all, making it the ultimate choice for businesses seeking efficiency and cost-effectiveness in data management.

• Optimized for Unstructured Data: The Veritas Access 3340 is specifically tuned for handling high-capacity workloads, ensuring seamless storage and retrieval of unstructured data efficiently.
• Multiple Protocol Support: This appliance supports a variety of protocols including Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB for file and object access, and iSCSI target support for block storage, enhancing flexibility and integration within existing infrastructures.
• Policy-Based Tiering: With its advanced policy-based tiering capabilities, the Access 3340 automates data migration to both on-prem and off-prem clouds, optimizing cost and capacity while ensuring resilience of long-term data stores.
• Deep Integration with NetBackup: The Access 3340 is designed to work seamlessly with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst, providing a cost-efficient long-term retention (LTR) solution for large-scale deployments, ensuring your data is backed up and easily retrievable.
• RAID Technology for Data Reliability: Utilizing RAID levels (6), the Veritas Access 3340 guarantees data reliability and fault tolerance, significantly improving overall performance and ensuring that your critical data is always secure.

Technical Details of Product

• Appliance Type: Software-Defined Access Appliance
• Protocols Supported: Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, iSCSI
• Capacity: Designed for large-scale (PB) deployments
• RAID Levels: RAID 6 for enhanced data reliability
• Integration: Fully integrated with Veritas NetBackup and CloudCatalyst deduplication

How to Install

Installing the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is straightforward and user-friendly. Follow these steps:

1. Unbox the Access 3340 appliance and ensure all components are accounted for.
2. Rack mount the appliance in your preferred data center location, ensuring adequate airflow and access to power outlets.
3. Connect the appliance to your network using Ethernet cables for proper connectivity.
4. Power on the device and follow the on-screen prompts to configure the network settings.
5. Once configured, integrate the Access 3340 with your existing Veritas NetBackup configuration for optimal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of data can I store on the Veritas Access 3340?
  The Access 3340 is optimized for unstructured data, making it suitable for a variety of workloads including backup archiving, long-term retention, and as a replacement for traditional tape storage.
• Can the Access 3340 be used with other backup solutions?
  While designed to integrate seamlessly with Veritas NetBackup, the Access 3340 can work with other backup solutions that support common protocols.
• How does policy-based tiering work?
  Policy-based tiering automates the migration of data between different storage tiers based on predefined rules, ensuring cost-effective and efficient storage management.
• What is the benefit of RAID 6 on the Access 3340?
  RAID 6 provides a higher level of data protection by allowing for the failure of two drives without data loss, enhancing reliability and performance.
• Is the Access 3340 suitable for small businesses?
  Yes, the Veritas Access 3340 is versatile enough to cater to both small and large enterprises, making it an ideal choice for any organization looking to enhance its data storage capabilities.