Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is engineered to deliver a seamless and efficient data storage solution ideal for any organization requiring robust management of unstructured data. With its high-capacity capabilities and advanced features, this appliance is perfect for long-term retention, backup archiving, and tape replacement. Designed for scalability and flexibility, the Access 3340 is not just storage—it's a comprehensive solution that meets the demands of modern data workloads.

• Optimized for Unstructured Data: The Veritas Access 3340 is specifically tuned for high-capacity workloads, making it a perfect fit for organizations needing to store and manage vast amounts of unstructured data.
• Multi-Protocol Support: This SAN storage system is equipped to support various protocols like Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, and iSCSI. This versatility ensures that it can seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructures, accommodating diverse data access needs.
• Automated Data Management: With policy-based tiering functionality, the Access 3340 facilitates automated data migration to both on-prem and off-prem cloud storage, optimizing costs while enhancing capacity and resilience.
• Deep Integration with NetBackup: The Access 3340 is fully integrated with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst, offering a cost-effective long-term retention solution ideal for large-scale deployments, improving efficiency and lowering storage costs.
• Increased Storage Efficiency: Utilizing advanced deduplication technology, the Access 3340 can increase effective capacity and storage efficiency by up to 30 times, significantly reducing storage needs and media transfer costs.

Technical Details of the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

• Storage Capacity: Designed for high-capacity workloads, suitable for PB storage.
• Supported Protocols: Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, iSCSI.
• RAID Configuration: Supports RAID levels (6) for enhanced data reliability.
• Operating System: Comes pre-tuned with the latest version of Veritas Access software-defined storage.
• Integration: Fully compatible with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst.

How to Install the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

Installing the Veritas Access 3340 is straightforward, as it comes as a turnkey solution. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Unbox the appliance and place it in a suitable rack.
2. Connect the power supply and network cables according to the installation manual.
3. Power on the device and configure the initial settings through the management interface.
4. Integrate the appliance with your existing infrastructure using the supported protocols.
5. Set up policy-based tiering to automate data migration based on your organization's needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What type of workloads can the Veritas Access 3340 handle?
The Access 3340 is optimized for high-capacity workloads, especially ideal for long-term retention, backup archiving, and tape replacement.

2. How does the policy-based tiering feature work?
The policy-based tiering feature allows for automated migration of data to optimized storage locations, either on-prem or off-prem, based on predefined business policies.

3. Can the Access 3340 integrate with other backup solutions?
While it is deeply integrated with Veritas NetBackup, the Access 3340 can work alongside other solutions depending on your specific requirements.

4. What storage efficiency enhancements does the Access 3340 offer?
With its deduplication capabilities, the Access 3340 can improve effective storage capacity by up to 30 times, significantly reducing overall storage needs and costs.

5. Is the Access 3340 suitable for small businesses?
Yes, the Veritas Access 3340 can be scaled according to your organization's needs, making it a viable option for small businesses looking for reliable storage solutions.