Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern data centers, delivering unmatched performance and scalable capacity. This integrated backup appliance simplifies the backup and recovery workflow while ensuring high availability and robust data protection across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Designed for enterprises that demand rapid restoration, predictable throughput, and a manageable total cost of ownership, the 5340 combines hardened hardware with the trusted NetBackup software suite to safeguard your most valuable assets. With multi-site replication, granular recovery options, and centralized management, the 5340 is purpose-built to reduce downtime and protect mission-critical workloads.

• All-in-one backup appliance for streamlined data protection
  Engineered to consolidate backup, archival, and replication into a single scalable platform, the Veritas NetBackup 5340 reduces operational complexity, accelerates backups, and simplifies recovery workflows. Its tight integration of hardware and software enables policy-driven protection across on-premises, virtualized, and hybrid environments. Administrators gain unified management, automated cataloging, and rapid recovery options that minimize downtime and restore windows, all while lowering maintenance overhead.
• High-performance data protection for modern data centers
  Designed for throughput-intensive job streams, the 5340 leverages enterprise-grade storage hardware, parallel data streams, and deduplication to maximize backup throughput while reducing storage footprint. Scalable configurations support growing data volumes, enabling longer backup windows, faster restores, and smarter data lifecycle management. With optimized data paths and integrated caching, backup jobs complete more quickly, freeing resources for production workloads.
• Unmatched reliability and availability
  Built for mission-critical operations, the 5340 features redundant power, hot-swappable drive trays, and resilient components designed to minimize single points of failure. Automated health monitoring, fault isolation, and rapid failover capabilities help ensure high availability. Tight integration with the NetBackup catalog and metadata management reduces the risk of data loss and accelerates recovery after hardware or software incidents, even during peak workloads.
• Advanced data protection features for compliance and recovery
  Security and compliance are embedded at the core with encryption at rest and in transit, role-based access control, and secure authentication options. Application-aware backups for databases, virtual machines, and file systems preserve consistency, while instant recovery and granular restore options dramatically shrink downtime. Native replication to remote sites supports disaster recovery, long-term retention, and cross-site data protection aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Simplified management, deployment, and maintenance
  Centralized management through the NetBackup console provides comprehensive visibility across backup jobs, storage utilization, and protection policies. Policy-based automation, proactive alerts, and intuitive dashboards reduce administrative overhead. The 5340 supports streamlined firmware updates, remote diagnostics, and enterprise-grade support, delivering a lower total cost of ownership while maintaining rigorous data protection standards.

Technical Details of Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

• Storage capacity: Scalable configurations to meet growing data protection needs (capabilities vary by SKU)
• Connectivity: Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and Ethernet options supported in compatible configurations
• Processor and memory: Enterprise-grade processors with ECC memory for reliability
• Software: Veritas NetBackup backup software suite integrated with the appliance
• Security: Encryption at rest and in-flight, role-based access control, and secure authentication options

How to install Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

Deploying the NetBackup 5340 is designed to be straightforward while ensuring a robust foundation for data protection. Follow these best-practice steps to achieve a reliable, ready-to-protect environment:

• Assess your protection scope by cataloging all servers, databases, virtual machines, and file systems to be safeguarded. Define recovery objectives, retention policies, and disaster recovery requirements to determine optimal configurations and SUK/ licensing needs.
• Prepare the data center for installation by selecting a stable rack location with adequate cooling, power redundancy, and network access. Verify fiber channels or iSCSI fabrics, switches, and any required zoning or masking rules to guarantee smooth connectivity.
• Rack and physically install the appliance, connect power and network interfaces, and verify hardware health indicators. Power-on self-tests should complete successfully before proceeding to software configuration.
• Install and license the NetBackup software on the appliance, then access the management console to configure storage policies, catalogs, vaulting options, and user access controls. Integrate with existing authentication directories if applicable.
• Define protection policies, schedules, and retention; deploy agents or agentless protections for each protected asset; perform an initial full backup to establish a baseline, followed by periodic testing of restores to validate data integrity and recovery readiness.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System?
  The 5340 is an integrated backup appliance designed for modern data centers, combining hardware-accelerated storage with the NetBackup software suite to protect data across physical, virtual, and cloud environments with scalable capacity and robust recovery capabilities.
• What are the key benefits?
  Benefits include simplified backup workflows, faster recovery times, scalable capacity to accommodate growing data, centralized management, and reduced administrative overhead, all while maintaining strong security and compliance posture.
• Is encryption supported?
  Yes, encryption at rest and in transit is available, helping meet security and regulatory requirements without compromising performance.
• Can it protect virtual environments?
  Yes, NetBackup supports both agent-based and agentless protection for major hypervisors and virtual machines, with application-aware backups for critical databases and workloads.
• What deployment options exist?
  It can be deployed as a physical appliance on-premises with options for remote replication and cloud-ready integration, depending on SKU, licensing, and integration capabilities with your environment.