Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System is engineered to defend today’s data-intensive environments with enterprise-grade backup and recovery capabilities. Designed for modern data centers, it combines scalable storage with tight integration to Veritas NetBackup software, delivering fast, reliable protection across on-premises and hybrid environments. This SAN storage system is built to handle demanding workloads, delivering robust performance, simplified management, and a future-ready pathway for growth as data volumes expand and RPO/RTO requirements tighten.

• Enterprise-grade scalability: Modular growth paths and high-capacity drive options let you expand storage capacity as data volumes rise, without sacrificing performance or availability.
• Optimized backup and rapid recovery: High input/output performance and streamlined restore processes minimize downtime, helping you meet stringent service level agreements.
• Deep NetBackup integration: Seamless policy-based backups, deduplication, and automated protection workflows that reduce storage consumption and administration effort.
• Resilient data integrity: Redundant components, hot-swappable drives, and integrity checks ensure data remains protected even in the face of hardware faults.
• Efficient management and governance: Centralized control, reporting, and policy enforcement simplify day-to-day operations while supporting regulatory compliance.

Technical Details of Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

• Storage architecture: Enterprise SAN storage appliance designed to support large-scale backup catalogs, with scalable shelves and high-availability components.
• Connectivity options: Fibre Channel and Ethernet-based interfaces to fit into traditional SAN fabrics and modern IP-based networks.
• Software integration: Tight integration with Veritas NetBackup for centralized management, policy-driven protection, and automated workflows.
• Data protection features: Built-in data integrity checks, efficient deduplication and compression capabilities, and support for snapshot-based protection and replication.
• Security and compliance: Encryption at rest configurations and role-based access controls to help meet data security and governance requirements.
• Management and monitoring: Centralized management interface with visibility into capacity utilization, health status, and performance metrics.

How to install Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

• Plan and prepare: Assess backup windows, RPO/RTO targets, and expected data growth to design an appropriate storage tier and shelves layout.
• Rack and power: Install the unit in a compliant data center rack, connect power, cooling, and network cabling according to vendor guidelines.
• Initial connectivity: Establish Fibre Channel or Ethernet connectivity to the data center network and your NetBackup master/media servers.
• Software alignment: Install or configure the NetBackup storage unit integration, register the 5340 as a protected storage resource, and verify communication with the NetBackup environment.
• Policy creation and testing: Create backup policies, retention rules, and replication settings; perform non-disruptive tests to validate restores and performance benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the Veritas NetBackup 5340 compatible with NetBackup software? A: Yes. It is designed for seamless integration with Veritas NetBackup, enabling centralized protection management and policy-driven backups.
• Q: What benefits does the 5340 provide for enterprise data centers? A: It offers scalable storage capacity, fast backup and restore performance, data deduplication to optimize footprint, and robust protection features to reduce risk.
• Q: Can data be encrypted on the 5340? A: Encryption at rest can be configured to enhance security, alongside standard transit protections when connected to a secure network.
• Q: Can this system be integrated into hybrid cloud environments? A: Yes. NetBackup supports offsite replication and cloud-based protection strategies to supplement on-premises backups.
• Q: What kind of performance improvements can I expect? A: Expect shorter backup windows, faster recoveries, and efficient data handling through deduplication and optimized I/O paths.