Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is a state-of-the-art solution designed specifically for handling unstructured data workloads. It is ideal for organizations looking to enhance their data storage capabilities with a reliable, high-capacity, and cost-effective appliance. The Access 3340 appliance seamlessly integrates with various protocols and offers numerous features that facilitate efficient data management, retention, and archiving. Whether you are looking to replace tape storage or implement long-term data retention strategies, the Veritas Access 3340 stands out as a premium choice.

• Optimized for Unstructured Data: The Veritas Access 3340 is tailored for high-capacity workloads, making it perfect for long-term retention (LTR), tape replacement, and backup archiving.
• Multi-Protocol Support: It supports various protocols such as Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB for file and object access, and also provides iSCSI target support for block storage, ensuring versatility in deployment.
• Policy-Based Tiering: This feature orchestrates automated data migration to both on-premises and off-premises clouds, enhancing cost, capacity, and resilience of long-term data storage solutions.
• Integration with Veritas NetBackup: The Access 3340 is deeply integrated with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst, offering a cost-optimized solution for large-scale deployments where Veritas NetBackup is used as the primary backup utility.
• Enhanced Data Efficiency: The deduplication capability of CloudCatalyst significantly reduces storage and media transfer costs, making the system highly efficient. NetBackup's enterprise-hardened deduplication can enhance 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 straightforward and user-friendly. Follow these steps for a seamless setup:

1. Unpack the Appliance: Carefully remove the appliance from its packaging and ensure all components are present.
2. Rack-Mounting: Secure the appliance in a standard rack using the provided mounting brackets, ensuring it is properly ventilated.
3. Connect Power and Network: Plug in the power supply and connect the network cables according to your network configuration.
4. Power On: Turn on the appliance and wait for the system to boot up. This process 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 complete 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 deeply integrated 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.
• Is the Access 3340 scalable?
  Absolutely! The Access 3340 supports petabyte-scale deployments and can grow with your organization’s 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, either on-premises or in the cloud.