Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is designed to meet the growing demands of modern data management, particularly for unstructured data use cases. With its software-defined architecture, this appliance provides a seamless and cost-effective solution for organizations seeking high-capacity storage and enhanced data accessibility. Whether you need to replace aging tape systems or archive backups, the Access 3340 is engineered to optimize your data storage workflows while ensuring resilience and efficiency.

• Turnkey Deployment: The Veritas Access 3340 Appliance enables quick and easy deployment with all necessary components included, allowing organizations to swiftly transition to a powerful storage solution.
• Multi-Protocol Support: This system supports a variety of protocols such as Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, and iSCSI, offering flexible access options for both file and object storage needs, as well as block storage capabilities.
• Policy-Based Tiering: Automated data migration to on-prem and off-prem clouds is managed through policy-based tiering, effectively optimizing costs and capacity for long-term data retention.
• Integration with Veritas NetBackup: The Access 3340 is deeply integrated with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst, creating a seamless, cost-optimized long-term retention solution for large-scale deployments, enhancing reliability and efficiency.
• Advanced Deduplication Technology: With NetBackup's enterprise-hardened deduplication, storage efficiency is significantly improved, potentially increasing effective capacity by up to 30x while minimizing storage and media transfer costs.

Technical Details of Product

• Storage Type: SAN (Storage Area Network)
• Protocol Support: Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, iSCSI
• RAID Levels: Supports RAID 6 for enhanced data reliability and performance
• Capacity: Optimized for high-capacity workloads, suitable for long-term retention (LTR) and backup archiving
• Integration: Seamless compatibility with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst

How to Install

Installing the Veritas Access 3340 Appliance is straightforward and provides a comprehensive setup process:

1. Unbox the appliance and ensure all components are present.
2. Mount the appliance in a suitable rack unit, ensuring adequate cooling and ventilation.
3. Connect the necessary power cables and network connections as per the installation guide.
4. Power on the device and follow the on-screen setup wizard to configure basic settings.
5. Integrate the appliance with your existing network and backup solutions, particularly Veritas NetBackup, for optimal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of data can the Veritas Access 3340 store?

  The Access 3340 is optimized for unstructured data, making it suitable for large volumes of backup, archiving, and long-term retention needs.

• How does the policy-based tiering work?

  Policy-based tiering automates the movement of data between on-premises and cloud storage, optimizing costs and managing capacity effectively.

• Can the Access 3340 be integrated with other backup solutions?

  While it is designed for optimal use with Veritas NetBackup, it can potentially be integrated with other solutions; however, performance may vary.

• What is the capacity of the Access 3340?

  The Access 3340 is designed for high-capacity workloads and can scale to accommodate petabyte-level data environments.

• Is the Access 3340 easy to manage?

  Yes, the Veritas Access 3340 comes with integrated hardware and software monitoring, making management straightforward for IT teams.