Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is the ultimate solution for businesses seeking a robust, high-capacity storage system optimized for unstructured data. Designed to streamline deployment and enhance data management, this appliance is perfect for various use cases, including long-term retention, backup archiving, and tape replacement. With its advanced features and seamless integration with Veritas software, the Access 3340 ensures that your data is not only secure but also easily accessible.

• Optimized for Unstructured Data: The Veritas Access 3340 is engineered specifically for handling unstructured data workloads, making it ideal for environments where data volume is high and constant growth is expected.
• Multi-Protocol Support: This appliance supports a variety of protocols such as Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB for file and object access, and iSCSI target support for block storage, ensuring compatibility with diverse applications and services.
• Cost-Effective Long-Term Retention: With policy-based tiering, the Access 3340 automatically migrates data to on-prem and off-prem cloud solutions, optimizing costs while enhancing capacity and resilience.
• Seamless Integration with Veritas NetBackup: The Access 3340 is deeply integrated with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst, offering a streamlined, cost-effective solution for large-scale deployments, ensuring effective backup and retrieval processes.
• RAID Technology for Reliability: Utilizing RAID level 6, this SAN storage system guarantees data reliability, fault tolerance, and improved overall performance, ensuring your data is always safe and accessible.

Technical Details of the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

• Storage Type: Software-defined Access scale-out network attached storage
• Protocols Supported: Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, iSCSI
• RAID Level: RAID 6
• Capacity: Supports large-scale deployments (PB scale)
• Integration: Compatible with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst

How to Install the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

Installing the Veritas Access 3340 is straightforward. Follow these steps for a successful setup:

1. Unbox the Access 3340 appliance and mount it in your server rack.
2. Connect the necessary power cables and network interfaces.
3. Power on the appliance and configure the network settings through the integrated interface.
4. Install the latest version of Veritas Access software-defined storage using the provided installation guide.
5. Integrate the appliance with your existing Veritas NetBackup system for optimal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of data can the Veritas Access 3340 handle?

The Access 3340 is specifically optimized for unstructured data use cases, making it suitable for a wide variety of workloads, including backup archiving, long-term retention, and more.

2. Can the Access 3340 integrate with existing IT infrastructure?

Yes, the Access 3340 supports various protocols such as CIFS, NFS, SMB, and Amazon S3, allowing for seamless integration with existing systems and applications.

3. How does policy-based tiering work?

Policy-based tiering automates data migration between on-prem and off-prem clouds, optimizing costs and improving data management by ensuring data is stored in the most efficient location based on usage patterns.

4. What is RAID level 6, and why is it important?

RAID level 6 provides a high level of data reliability and fault tolerance by using double parity. This means that even if two drives fail simultaneously, your data remains safe and accessible.

5. What kind of support comes with the Veritas Access 3340?

The Access 3340 comes with integrated hardware and software monitoring, security enhancements, and pre-tuned operating systems, ensuring a smooth deployment and ongoing operational efficiency.