Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is a powerful, software-defined storage appliance designed to optimize the management and accessibility of unstructured data. This turnkey solution not only facilitates high-capacity workloads like long-term retention (LTR) and backup archiving but also ensures seamless integration with multiple protocols, making it an essential choice for enterprises looking to enhance their data storage capabilities.

• Optimized for Unstructured Data: The Veritas Access 3340 is specifically designed to handle unstructured data workloads, making it ideal for various applications such as backup archiving and tape replacement. Its cost-effective design ensures that your storage needs are met without breaking the bank.
• Multi-Protocol Support: This SAN storage system supports a wide range of protocols, including Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, and iSCSI. This flexibility allows for both file and object access, ensuring your data can be accessed in the most efficient way possible.
• Policy-Based Tiering: The Access 3340 features automated data migration capabilities, allowing for policy-based tiering that dynamically moves data to both on-prem and off-prem cloud solutions. This not only optimizes storage costs but also improves resilience for long-term data stores.
• Seamless Integration with Veritas NetBackup: The appliance is deeply integrated with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst, providing a comprehensive and cost-optimized long-term retention solution. This integration ensures that large-scale deployments can be managed effectively.
• Enhanced Data Efficiency: With CloudCatalyst's deduplication capabilities, the Access 3340 helps to reduce storage requirements and media transfer costs, achieving storage efficiency improvements of up to 30 times compared to traditional methods.

Technical Details of Product

• Capacity: Supports petabyte-scale (PB) deployments
• Protocols: Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, iSCSI
• RAID Levels: RAID 6 for improved data reliability and fault tolerance
• Operating System: Pre-tuned OS with integrated security enhancements
• Monitoring: Integrated hardware and software monitoring features

How to Install

Installing the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is a straightforward process:

1. Unbox the appliance and mount it in your server rack using the provided mounting hardware.
2. Connect the necessary power cables to ensure the appliance receives adequate power.
3. Link the storage unit to your network using Ethernet cables for seamless connectivity.
4. Power on the device and follow the on-screen instructions to configure the appliance's settings.
5. Integrate the appliance with your existing Veritas NetBackup setup 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 backup archiving, long-term retention, and general data storage needs.
• Can I use this appliance without Veritas NetBackup?
  While the Access 3340 integrates seamlessly with Veritas NetBackup for enhanced functionality, it can still be utilized independently for various storage applications.
• How does policy-based tiering work?
  Policy-based tiering automatically moves data between storage tiers based on predefined rules, optimizing storage costs and ensuring efficient data management.
• What is the maximum storage capacity?
  The Access 3340 supports large-scale deployments, accommodating petabyte-scale storage needs.
• Is RAID 6 support included?
  Yes, the Access 3340 features RAID 6, providing data reliability and fault tolerance to enhance overall storage performance.