Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is a purpose-built, enterprise-grade storage appliance designed to meet the needs of modern businesses grappling with rapid unstructured data growth. Built to deliver scalable capacity, robust data protection, and seamless integration with Veritas software, this system provides reliable access to large file sets, media assets, backups, and analytics data. It combines intelligent storage management with high availability to minimize downtime while offering a manageable footprint and a lower total cost of ownership. Designed for data-intensive workloads, the 3340 supports efficient tiering, flexible expansion, and cloud-ready capabilities that empower a hybrid storage strategy. Whether you’re archiving critical content, supporting content delivery networks, running large-scale backups, or enabling data-driven insights, the Veritas Access 3340 is engineered to deliver predictable performance, simplified administration, and resilient data protection across on-premises and hybrid environments.

• Scale-on-demand architecture: The 3340 features a modular, scalable design that grows with your data needs. Add storage capacity and performance without disrupting workload access, ensuring that unstructured data remains readily available as your business expands.
• Unified data management with Veritas software: Seamless integration with Veritas InfoScale, NetBackup, and related software provides centralized control, policy-driven protection, and automated lifecycle management for unstructured data across on-premises and cloud destinations.
• High availability and reliability: Redundant components, hot-swappable drives, and built-in data protection features deliver continuous access to data, reduce maintenance windows, and support service-level agreements for mission-critical workloads.
• Performance for demanding workloads: Optimized I/O paths, intelligent caching, and data tiering capabilities accelerate access to large datasets, backups, and media workflows while maintaining consistent throughput under heavy load.
• Energy efficiency and cost effectiveness: Efficient power design and a compact footprint help lower operating costs, while flexible deployment options enable a lower total cost of ownership for enterprise storage.

Technical Details of Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

• Form factor: Enterprise-grade rack-mountable appliance designed for data centers, featuring a modular chassis that supports scalable expansion and straightforward serviceability.
• Storage capacity and scalability: Supports petabyte-scale configurations through modular expansion and tiered storage capabilities, enabling growth aligned with data requirements without sacrificing performance or manageability.
• Connectivity and interfaces: Flexible connectivity options tailored by SKU, including high-speed storage interfaces and management network access to simplify integration with existing infrastructure.
• Software and compatibility: Engineered to work in concert with Veritas software ecosystems, delivering policy-based protection, data management, and integration with Veritas InfoScale, NetBackup, and related solutions for a unified data protection strategy.
• Data protection features: Built-in data protection mechanisms such as snapshots, replication-ready configurations, and encryption at rest to support robust DR/BCP plans and secure storage of sensitive data.
• Management and automation: Centralized management through Veritas tooling, with policy-driven automation, role-based access, and scalable administration to simplify day-to-day operations and compliance reporting.

How to Install Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

Preparing for installation sets the stage for a smooth deployment. Start by assessing your rack space, power capacity, cooling, and network topology. Verify compatibility with your existing Veritas software stack and confirm licensing requirements before you begin. The installation path is designed to minimize downtime while aligning with IT governance and security policies. Ensure you have an up-to-date hardware firmware baseline, a validated cabling plan, and access to the management console for initial configuration and ongoing administration.

• Step 1 – Prepare and rack: Unbox and inspect the appliance, mount it in a standard 19-inch rack, and connect power. Attach management network cables and ensure proper airflow to prevent thermal throttling. Verify that the environment meets the recommended temperature and humidity specs to maintain hardware longevity.
• Step 2 – Connect storage expansion and boot: Attach any required expansion shelves or drives according to your SKU. Power on the system and verify that all components initialize correctly in the initial POST and management console.
• Step 3 – Install the Veritas software stack: Use the supplied installation media or image to install the Veritas software suite. Activate licenses, configure basic network settings, time synchronization, and administrative accounts so you can secure and manage the system from day one.
• Step 4 – Configure storage pools and protection policies: Create storage pools suitable for unstructured data, set performance tiers, and define protection policies for backups, archiving, and data retention. Establish replication targets if DR is part of your plan, and schedule automated tasks to enforce policies.
• Step 5 – Integrate with Veritas protection and management tools: Connect the 3340 to NetBackup, InfoScale, or other Veritas solutions as required. Validate data protection workflows, run test restores, and confirm that monitoring alerts and SLA reporting are functioning as expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System? It is an enterprise-grade SAN storage appliance designed to deliver scalable, high-performance storage for unstructured data, with tight integration to Veritas software for centralized management, data protection, and policy-based storage workflows.
• What workloads is it optimized for? The 3340 is optimized for large-scale file repositories, media workflows, backups, archives, analytics datasets, and other unstructured data scenarios that require fast, reliable access and efficient management.
• How does it integrate with Veritas software? It provides a unified storage platform that works in concert with Veritas InfoScale, NetBackup, and related solutions, enabling centralized control, automated protection policies, and cohesive data lifecycle management across on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Is cloud integration supported? Yes. The system supports hybrid cloud configurations and cloud tiering options to move less-frequently accessed data to cloud destinations while keeping hot data on-premises for fast access.
• What about reliability and availability? The appliance is designed with redundancy and hot-swappable components, combined with built-in data protection features and disaster recovery options to minimize downtime and safeguard critical data.