Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System is an advanced appliance designed for seamless, software-defined access to scalable network-attached storage. Specifically optimized for managing unstructured data, this SAN storage solution offers robust features and benefits that cater to various high-capacity workloads, including long-term retention (LTR), tape replacement, and backup archiving. With the Access 3340, organizations can expect enhanced infrastructure agility and a cost-optimized approach to data management.

• Cost-Optimized High-Capacity Storage: The Access 3340 is meticulously engineered to handle extensive workloads efficiently. Its design is centered around reducing operational costs while maximizing storage capacity, making it ideal for long-term data retention solutions.
• Multi-Protocol Support: Supporting multiple protocols such as Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, and iSCSI, the Veritas Access 3340 ensures flexible file and object access, catering to diverse storage requirements and enhancing application interoperability.
• Policy-Based Tiering: The unique policy-based tiering feature automates data migration to both on-prem and off-prem clouds, significantly improving cost efficiency, capacity management, and resilience of long-term data stores.
• Seamless Integration with NetBackup: The Access 3340 is designed to work seamlessly with Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup CloudCatalyst, providing a comprehensive, cost-effective solution for large-scale deployments. The integration allows for efficient deduplication, saving storage space and reducing media transfer costs.
• RAID Level Redundancy: The appliance incorporates RAID levels (6), ensuring data reliability and fault tolerance. This feature enhances overall performance and provides a safeguard against data loss, ensuring seamless operations.

Technical Details of the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

• Type: Software-Defined Access Scale-Out Network Attached Storage
• Protocols Supported: Amazon S3, CIFS, NFS, SMB, iSCSI
• RAID Levels: 6
• Integration: Veritas NetBackup, NetBackup CloudCatalyst
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable

How to Install the Veritas Access 3340 SAN Storage System

1. Begin by unboxing the Veritas Access 3340 appliance and ensure all components are present.
2. Mount the appliance in a standard 19-inch rack, ensuring adequate space for airflow and maintenance.
3. Connect the power cables and network interfaces as instructed in the installation manual.
4. Power on the appliance and follow the on-screen prompts to configure the network settings.
5. Install the required software and verify the integration with Veritas NetBackup and other systems as necessary.
6. Once configured, monitor the system for performance and ensure all protocols are functioning correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary use case for the Veritas Access 3340?
  The Access 3340 is primarily used for unstructured data storage, long-term retention, backup archiving, and tape replacement.
• How does the policy-based tiering work?
  This feature automates the process of migrating data between on-prem and off-prem clouds based on pre-defined policies, optimizing storage costs and capacity.
• Can the Access 3340 be used with third-party backup solutions?
  While it is optimized for Veritas NetBackup, the Access 3340 can integrate with other backup solutions supporting standard protocols.
• What level of data protection does the RAID configuration offer?
  RAID level 6 provides data reliability and fault tolerance, ensuring that even in the event of multiple disk failures, data remains accessible.
• Is the appliance easy to install and configure?
  Yes, the Veritas Access 3340 is designed for easy installation with a rack-mountable form factor and straightforward configuration steps.