Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is a cutting-edge solution designed to optimize your unstructured data storage needs. This appliance offers a seamless, turnkey deployment of Veritas' software-defined Access scale-out network-attached storage, making it the perfect fit for businesses seeking high-capacity, efficient, and secure long-term data retention solutions. With a robust framework supporting multiple protocols and enhanced integration capabilities, the Access 3340 stands out as an essential asset for modern data management.

• Cost-Optimized Performance: The Veritas Access 3340 is specifically tuned for high-capacity workloads, including long-term retention (LTR), tape replacement, and backup archiving, ensuring that your storage solution is both efficient and economical.
• Multi-Protocol Support: This appliance supports various protocols such as Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB for file and object access, as well as iSCSI target support for block storage, allowing seamless integration into your existing infrastructure.
• Policy-Based Tiering: The Access 3340 features advanced policy-based tiering, which orchestrates automated data migration to both on-premises and off-premises clouds, enhancing cost efficiency, capacity, and resilience for long-term data storage.
• Deep Integration with NetBackup: The Access 3340 is fully integrated with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst, providing a turnkey, cost-optimized long-term retention solution for large-scale (PB) deployments, thus streamlining your backup processes significantly.
• RAID Technology for Reliability: With support for RAID levels (6), the Veritas Access 3340 ensures data reliability and fault tolerance while improving overall performance, making it a trustworthy choice for critical data storage needs.

Technical Details of Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

• Storage Capacity: Designed for high-capacity workloads, capable of scaling to petabytes.
• Protocol Support: Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, iSCSI.
• Deduplication Technology: Integrated with CloudCatalyst for space savings and efficiency.
• RAID Levels: Supports RAID 6 for enhanced data protection and performance.
• Integration: Works seamlessly with Veritas NetBackup for optimized backup and restore capabilities.

How to Install the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

Installing the Veritas Access 3340 is straightforward, ensuring you can quickly deploy and start benefiting from its features:

1. Unpack the Access 3340 appliance and ensure all components are present.
2. Rack-mount the appliance in your data center; ensure adequate ventilation and power supply.
3. Connect the appliance to your network using appropriate Ethernet cables.
4. Power on the appliance and follow the on-screen installation guide, configuring network settings as required.
5. Integrate with Veritas NetBackup by following the provided integration steps, which will facilitate seamless data backup and recovery.
6. Utilize the management console to configure your storage policies and begin data migration as per your organization's needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of workloads is the Veritas Access 3340 best suited for?

The Veritas Access 3340 is ideal for high-capacity workloads such as long-term retention, tape replacement, backup archiving, and managing unstructured data effectively.

Can the Access 3340 integrate with cloud storage solutions?

Yes, the Access 3340 supports automated data migration to both on-premises and off-premises clouds through its policy-based tiering feature.

What makes the RAID configuration of the Access 3340 reliable?

The Access 3340's support for RAID levels (6) enhances data reliability and fault tolerance, ensuring high performance and minimal downtime in case of hardware failures.

Is the Access 3340 easy to install?

Absolutely! The Veritas Access 3340 comes with a user-friendly installation guide to ensure a straightforward setup process for your data storage needs.

How does the integration with Veritas NetBackup benefit me?

The integration provides a cost-optimized long-term retention solution that simplifies backup and recovery processes, reduces storage costs, and enhances overall data management efficiency.