Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System is a purpose-built backup appliance designed for modern data centers, delivering fast backups, rapid restores, and enterprise-grade data protection. As an integrated SAN storage solution, it combines high-performance storage with scalable capacity, intelligent data reduction, and streamlined management to meet aggressive backup windows and demanding recovery objectives. Built to operate in 24x7 environments, the 5340 consolidates backup infrastructure, reduces administrative overhead, and provides a future-proof platform that scales as data grows. Whether protecting virtualized workloads, databases, file shares, or cloud-backed archives, this system delivers reliability, performance, and resilience that data teams rely on to safeguard critical information.

• High-performance, scalable storage for fast backups and restores: Scalable disk enclosures and optimized I/O paths keep backup windows short and restores swift, even as data grows across on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Integrated deduplication and compression to maximize usable capacity: Embedded data-reduction features reduce the storage footprint without sacrificing reliability, lowering storage costs and speeding data movement.
• Policy-based protection with centralized management: Create, enforce, and monitor backup policies from a single console, with dashboards for health, capacity, and SLA adherence across sites.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and availability: Redundant power, hot-swappable components, and robust error handling deliver continuous operation and simplified failover in demanding workloads.
• Seamless Veritas NetBackup ecosystem integration: Works with NetBackup across virtual machines, databases, and file systems, with native support for replication, vaulting, and disaster recovery workflows.

Technical Details of Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

• UPC/SKU: Not specified in this description
• Form factor: Rack-mounted integrated backup appliance
• Storage capacity: scalable configurations based on installed drives (capacity varies by configuration)
• Drive interfaces: SAS/SATA drive support (configurations vary by SKU)
• Networking: Integrated networking options with scalable 10 GbE/25 GbE capabilities (model dependent)
• Software: Veritas NetBackup software pre-installed and licensed for streamlined deployment
• Management: Centralized management via NetBackup console; monitoring, reporting, and alerting included
• Power and cooling: Redundant hot-swappable power supplies; advanced cooling for data-center reliability
• Security: Role-based access, encryption options, and secure data movement across the network

How to install Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

Install and commission the NetBackup 5340 with a structured, risk-aware approach to ensure optimal performance and reliability from day one.

• Prepare the data center: ensure adequate rack space, cooling, grounding, and a dedicated management network for initial configuration.
• Unbox, inspect, and verify components align with your purchase order; confirm spare parts and cables are present.
• Mount the appliance in a standard 19-inch rack, connect power, and attach network uplinks and management interfaces as directed by the installation guide.
• Power on, perform initial BIOS/firmware checks, and run the built-in Setup Wizard to configure IP addresses, DNS, NTP, and basic system parameters. Update firmware if required.
• Install NetBackup licenses, configure storage policies, and define backup plans; run a validation backup and a test restore to verify readiness.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System best suited for? A: It is designed for enterprise data centers requiring scalable, high-performance backup and rapid disaster recovery. The appliance consolidates backup storage with integrated protection software to meet strict SLAs.
• Q: Does the 5340 support data deduplication? A: Yes. Built-in data reduction features work with NetBackup to minimize the amount of data written to disk, improving backup throughput and reducing storage footprint.
• Q: Can I scale capacity after purchase? A: Yes. The system is designed to grow with your data through additional disk enclosures and licensed capacity options, allowing seamless expansion without downtime.
• Q: Is NetBackup 5340 compatible with cloud backups? A: Yes. It integrates with NetBackup’s cloud repositories and disaster recovery workflows, enabling secure offsite backups and vaulting.
• Q: What kind of management and monitoring does it offer? A: Centralized, policy-based protection with real-time dashboards for health, capacity, backup jobs, and SLA reporting across multiple sites.