Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System is purpose-built to meet the rigorous backup and recovery demands of modern data centers. Engineered for efficiency, scalability, and reliability, this storage system delivers a robust foundation for protecting critical workloads—from virtualized environments and databases to large-scale file repositories. It integrates seamlessly with the Veritas NetBackup portfolio, enabling policy-driven protection, instant recovery, and a streamlined path to compliance. As data grows, the 5340 scales with your organization, providing consistent performance, simplified management, and a resilient architecture designed to minimize downtime and accelerate restore operations when every minute counts.

• The 5340 features a scalable architecture that expands with your data footprint. Modular expansion options, combined with intelligent I/O distribution, ensure your backup windows stay predictable as capacity needs rise. This design helps you future-proof your data protection strategy by adding capacity and performance in a non-disruptive manner, keeping your backups fast and reliable no matter how much data you accumulate.
• Experience high-performance data protection with built-in optimization. Through advanced data deduplication, compression, and throughput optimization, the 5340 minimizes backup time while reducing storage footprint. This means shorter backup windows, lower storage costs, and quicker restore times, enabling faster recovery for mission-critical applications and databases.
• Seamless integration with Veritas NetBackup software delivers centralized policy management, automated reporting, and unified visibility. NetBackup policies, schedules, and retention settings can be tuned to exact business requirements, simplifying administration and ensuring consistent protection across on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Resilience and security are built in. The system supports redundant controllers and high-availability configurations, with options for encryption at rest and secure access controls. Additional ransomware-aware capabilities, immutable backups via NetBackup, and rigorous access management help safeguard data against evolving threats while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
• Designed for hybrid cloud readiness, the 5340 enables efficient DR and data mobility to remote sites or cloud storage. With replication, cloud tiering, and flexible recovery options, organizations can implement cost-effective disaster recovery strategies, meet RPO/RTO goals, and accelerate multi-site restore capabilities without sacrificing performance or control.

Technical Details of Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

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• Form factor: SAN storage system for enterprise backup workloads
• Controller architecture: Multi-controller/high-availability design for fault tolerance
• Connectivity: Fibre Channel and iSCSI interface options to fit diverse data center fabrics
• Storage efficiency: Inline deduplication and compression to reduce capacity requirements
• Encryption: Encryption at rest and in transit options (where supported by deployment) for data security
• Data protection features: Snapshots, replication, consistent recovery points, and integration with NetBackup policy framework
• Cloud readiness: supports cloud tiering and disaster recovery to cloud destinations
• Management: Centralized, policy-driven management aligned with Veritas NetBackup
• Environment: Rack-mountable chassis designed for data center deployment and streamlined cable management

How to install Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

• Prepare the data center environment. Verify rack space, power supply, cooling capacity, and network fabric compatibility. Confirm available licenses and ensure firmware on connected devices is up to date to avoid compatibility issues during deployment.
• Plan connection to your backup server and storage network. Determine the optimal mix of Fibre Channel and iSCSI paths, confirm zoning in SAN switches, and map per-server access controls to support secure and efficient data movement during backup and restore operations.
• Unpack, rack, and physically install the 5340 appliance or expansion enclosures as required. Route cables neatly, label connections, and confirm redundancy for power and data paths to maintain availability during routine maintenance or component replacement.
• Install required software and license the NetBackup integration. Apply the latest firmware and software updates, configure initial storage pools, and verify connectivity from the NetBackup management server. Ensure that licensing aligns with capacity, features, and protection requirements.
• Configure storage policies and protection plans. Define backup schedules, retention periods, and deduplication settings. Associate backup data with the appropriate storage pools and enable automated verification and reporting to track the health and success of each protection job.
• Perform initial data protection testing. Run a controlled backup of representative datasets, then execute a full recovery from a test restore point to validate data integrity, restore performance, and the end-to-end recovery workflow in your environment.
• Establish ongoing operational procedures. Set up regular health checks, monitoring alerts, and performance baselines. Plan DR testing, quarterly restoration drills, and a schedule for software maintenance to keep the system resilient and ready for production workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System best suited for? It is designed for enterprise data centers that require robust backup and recovery capabilities, scalable capacity to handle growing datasets, and tight integration with the NetBackup software suite for policy-driven protection, fast recoveries, and centralized management across on-premises and hybrid environments.
• How does it integrate with Veritas NetBackup software? The 5340 is purpose-built to work with NetBackup, enabling centralized protection policies, automatic cataloging, efficient media management, and streamlined reporting. This integration simplifies administration, automates routine tasks, and improves recovery SLAs across diverse workloads.
• Can the storage capacity be expanded as data grows? Yes. The system is designed with expandable enclosures and scalable I/O, allowing capacity and performance to grow with your organization's needs without disruptive downtime or complex migrations.
• What security features are included? Security options include encryption at rest and in transit where supported, role-based access control, secure management interfaces, and support for immutable backups via NetBackup features. These measures help protect data from unauthorized access and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Is cloud integration and disaster recovery supported? The NetBackup 5340 supports cloud-ready workflows, including replication to remote sites and cloud destinations, as well as cloud tiering options. This enables flexible DR strategies, cost-effective backups, and rapid restores to or from cloud environments when needed.
• What kind of performance improvements can I expect? You can expect accelerated backups and restores due to built-in deduplication, data compression, and optimized data movement. The multi-controller architecture also contributes to higher IOPS and lower latency during peak protection windows, helping you meet stringent backup SLAs.