Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is your ultimate solution for managing unstructured data workloads with unmatched performance and reliability. Designed for organizations aiming to upgrade their data storage capabilities, this advanced appliance offers high capacity, seamless integration, and cost-effectiveness. Whether you’re transitioning from tape storage or implementing long-term retention strategies, the Access 3340 shines as the premier choice for today's data challenges.

• Optimized for Unstructured Data: The Veritas Access 3340 is specifically engineered to handle high-capacity workloads, making it ideal for long-term retention (LTR), tape replacement, and backup archiving seamlessly.
• Multi-Protocol Support: This storage system supports an array of protocols including Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB for file and object access, along with iSCSI target support for block storage, ensuring versatility and ease of deployment.
• Policy-Based Tiering: The Access 3340 features automated data migration capabilities to both on-premises and off-premises clouds, enhancing the cost efficiency, capacity, and resilience of your long-term data storage solutions.
• Integration with Veritas NetBackup: Deeply integrated with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst, the Access 3340 offers a cost-optimized solution for large-scale deployments, utilizing NetBackup as the primary backup utility.
• Enhanced Data Efficiency: With its deduplication capabilities, the CloudCatalyst technology significantly reduces both storage and media transfer costs, making the Access 3340 an incredibly efficient solution. Additionally, NetBackup’s enterprise-hardened deduplication can boost storage efficiency by up to 30x.

Technical Details of the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

• Model: Veritas Access 3340
• Type: SAN Storage System
• Protocols Supported: Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, iSCSI
• RAID Levels: RAID 6 for data reliability and fault tolerance
• Capacity: Capable of handling petabyte-scale deployments
• Integrated Monitoring: Comes with pre-tuned OS and software monitoring

How to Install the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

Installing the Veritas Access 3340 is a straightforward process that ensures you can get up and running quickly. Follow these steps for an easy and user-friendly setup:

1. Unpack the Appliance: Carefully remove the appliance from its packaging and confirm that all components are present.
2. Rack-Mounting: Secure the appliance in a standard rack using the provided mounting brackets to ensure proper ventilation.
3. Connect Power and Network: Plug in the power supply and connect the network cables based on your specific network configuration.
4. Power On: Turn on the appliance and allow it to boot up, which typically takes a few minutes.
5. Access Configuration Interface: Use a web browser to access the appliance configuration interface using its IP address.
6. Complete Setup: Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the configuration, including setting up your storage protocols and policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of data can I store on the Veritas Access 3340? The Veritas Access 3340 is optimized for unstructured data, making it suitable for various applications including long-term retention of backups and archiving data.
• Can I integrate the Access 3340 with my existing backup solutions? Yes, it is designed for deep integration with Veritas NetBackup, ensuring seamless operation and enhanced deduplication capabilities.
• What are the benefits of using RAID 6? RAID 6 provides data reliability and fault tolerance, allowing for the failure of two drives without losing data, thus improving overall performance and system resilience.
• Is the Access 3340 scalable? Absolutely! The Access 3340 supports petabyte-scale deployments and can grow alongside your organization's evolving storage needs.
• How does policy-based tiering work? Policy-based tiering automatically manages your data by migrating it to the most cost-effective storage solution based on predefined policies, optimizing both on-premises and cloud storage solutions.