Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System stands at the core of enterprise data protection, engineered to deliver unmatched backup performance, scalable capacity, and rock-solid recoverability in the data center. Built around the industry-leading NetBackup software, this storage appliance seamlessly combines high-throughput SAN storage with centralized management to safeguard both virtual and physical environments. It is designed to meet aggressive backup windows, rapid recovery objectives, and stringent data integrity requirements across a broad range of workloads—from virtualized databases and application servers to file shares and large-scale analytics datasets. With the 5340, organizations gain a resilient, easy-to-manage solution that simplifies data protection operations, accelerates backups, and accelerates restores, helping your IT team meet regulatory demands and business continuity goals while controlling total cost of ownership.

• Seamless NetBackup software integration for centralized protection across mixed environments. Policy-based automation, granular recovery options, and unified reporting reduce manual tasks and give IT teams a clear view of protection status, compliance, and recovery readiness.
• Scalable capacity with modular expansion that grows alongside your data. The 5340 is designed to accommodate rising backup volumes without requiring a complete migration, ensuring long-term investment protection and predictable upgrade paths.
• High availability and resiliency built into the platform. Redundant components, failover capabilities, and robust data paths minimize downtime and keep backup and recovery operations operating under adverse conditions.
• Optimized backup performance and rapid recovery. Parallel data streams, intelligent data management, and streamlined media handling shorten backup windows and accelerate restores for mission-critical workloads.
• Cloud and disaster recovery readiness. The system supports secure offsite replication, cloud integration, and seamless DR workflows to protect data across on-premises and cloud environments, enhancing business continuity.

Technical Details of Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

• UPC/SKU: N/A
• Product family: Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System
• Deployment type: On-premises SAN storage appliance designed for enterprise data protection
• Environment support: Protects virtual machines, physical servers, databases, and large file-based workloads with integrated NetBackup software
• Protection features: Centralized policy management, automated backup workflows, and scalable storage architecture for reliable recoveries
• Architecture: Redundant, scalable storage with high-availability design to minimize risk of loss or interruption
• Security concepts: Role-based access, secure management interfaces, and consistent policy enforcement across the protection environment

how to install Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

• Plan the deployment by assessing your current NetBackup infrastructure, storage capacity requirements, and recovery objectives. Confirm network connectivity, IP addressing, and power/cooling readiness for the rack-mounted appliance.
• Install the NetBackup software stack on the storage system or connect the storage array to an existing NetBackup environment. Apply the latest software updates and verify licensing to enable all protection features.
• Configure storage pools, media servers, and catalog access. Establish appropriate retention policies, data lifecycle rules, and media rotation strategies to balance performance, reliability, and cost.
• Define backup policies and schedules that align with your RPO/RTO targets for virtual machines, databases, file shares, and other critical workloads. Test a few representative workloads to validate success criteria.
• Perform a controlled recovery drill to confirm data integrity and execution timing. Document recovery steps and verify that the recovery point aligns with business continuity requirements.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System?
  A: It is an enterprise-grade backup and recovery appliance that combines high-performance SAN storage with NetBackup software to protect virtual and physical environments with scalable capacity and strong resiliency.
• Q: What environments does it protect?
  A: It protects virtual machines, physical servers, databases, file shares, and mixed workloads, leveraging policy-based protection and centralized management for consistent backups and recoveries.
• Q: How scalable is the system?
  A: The 5340 is designed for growth, offering modular expansion options and efficient data management to accommodate increasing backup data without sacrificing performance or reliability.
• Q: Can I use cloud or offsite replication with NetBackup 5340?
  A: Yes, it supports secure offsite replication and cloud integration to extend protection beyond the on-premises environment and enable disaster recovery capabilities.
• Q: What are the key deployment steps?
  A: Plan the architecture, install and configure NetBackup software, set up storage pools and policies, and perform a validated restore to ensure readiness before production use.