Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is an advanced and innovative solution designed for efficient storage management of unstructured data. This software-defined storage appliance offers a seamless deployment experience while catering to high-capacity workloads, making it an essential addition for businesses looking to optimize their data storage and retrieval processes. With its comprehensive features and robust integration capabilities, the Access 3340 is built to meet the demands of modern data environments.

• Optimized for Unstructured Data: The Veritas Access 3340 is specifically engineered for unstructured data use cases, enabling organizations to efficiently manage and store large volumes of data.
• Cost-Optimized Long-Term Retention: This appliance is tailored for high-capacity workloads such as long-term retention (LTR), providing a cost-effective solution for tape replacement and backup archiving.
• Multi-Protocol Support: The Access 3340 supports various protocols including Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, and iSCSI, allowing for flexible file, object, and block storage access.
• Policy-Based Tiering: Enhance capacity and resilience with automated data migration to on-premises and off-premises clouds, ensuring efficient data management and cost reduction.
• Seamless Integration with NetBackup: The Access 3340 seamlessly integrates with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst, providing a turnkey LTR solution with enhanced deduplication capabilities.

Technical Details of the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

• Model: Veritas Access 3340
• Storage Type: SAN and Software-Defined Storage
• RAID Levels: Supports RAID 6 for superior data reliability and fault tolerance
• Protocols Supported: Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, iSCSI
• Deduplication: Integrated with NetBackup CloudCatalyst for reduced space and media transfer costs
• Capacity Efficiency: Improves storage efficiency and effective capacity by up to 30 times
• Physical Dimensions: Rack-mountable design for optimal space utilization

How to Install the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

1. Unbox the Veritas Access 3340 appliance and verify all components are included.
2. Mount the appliance in a standard rack using the provided hardware.
3. Connect the appliance to your local network using the Ethernet ports.
4. Power on the device and initiate the setup wizard via an attached monitor or remote access.
5. Configure network settings and storage protocols according to your organization’s requirements.
6. Integrate the appliance with Veritas NetBackup for a complete backup and retention solution.
7. Finalize your setup and perform a test to ensure the system is operational and meets performance expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of workloads is the Veritas Access 3340 suitable for?
  This appliance is ideal for long-term retention, backup archiving, and high-capacity unstructured data workloads.
• Can I use the Veritas Access 3340 with existing backup solutions?
  Yes, the Access 3340 is designed for seamless integration with Veritas NetBackup and other compatible backup solutions.
• What is policy-based tiering?
  Policy-based tiering automates data migration between on-prem and off-prem clouds to optimize storage costs and capacity management.
• How does the deduplication feature improve storage efficiency?
  NetBackup's deduplication eliminates redundant data, reducing the amount of storage needed and significantly lowering media transfer costs.
• Is the Access 3340 easy to set up?
  Yes, the appliance comes with a pre-tuned OS and integrated hardware/software monitoring, making deployment straightforward and efficient.