Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

The Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System is engineered for organizations that demand a high-performance, scalable, and reliable backup and recovery solution. Built to protect both virtual and physical environments, this enterprise-grade storage array combines robust data management features with seamless integration to streamline backup windows, accelerates restores, and enhances disaster recovery readiness. Designed to grow with your data needs, the NetBackup 5340 delivers consistent performance, advanced security, and centralized administration for modern data centers.

• Designed for enterprise backup workloads, the Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System delivers high IOPS, low latency, and scalable throughput to handle large data volumes across on‑premises, virtual, and cloud environments. Its architecture is optimized to keep backup windows tight while supporting large-scale retention policies.
• Unified protection across physical servers, virtual machines, databases, and applications with policy‑driven automation ensures consistent backup and rapid recovery. This results in faster disaster recovery (DR) capabilities and simplified regulatory compliance across heterogeneous environments.
• Advanced data management features include deduplication, compression, and encryption, reducing storage footprints while protecting data at rest and in transit. These capabilities help you meet stringent security and compliance requirements without sacrificing performance.
• Redundant hardware design with dual controllers, hot-swappable components, and dual power supplies delivers high availability and business continuity. The system is engineered to minimize downtime during maintenance or unexpected hardware failures.
• Seamless integration with Veritas NetBackup software and optional tape libraries, along with centralized management and reporting, simplifies administration and accelerates backup windows for large-scale environments. You get end-to-end visibility and control from a single interface.

Technical Details of Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

• Model: Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System
• Form Factor: Rack‑mountable storage appliance designed for data center deployment with hot‑swappable drive trays and redundant hardware components
• Connectivity: Fibre Channel (FC) and iSCSI Ethernet interfaces to support diverse storage networks and consolidation of backup traffic
• Storage Capacity: Scalable architecture with expansion options to support multi‑petabyte deployments as data demands grow
• Data Protection Features: Deduplication, data compression, and encryption at rest and in transit (AES‑256 or equivalent), helping reduce storage footprint and strengthen security
• Security and Compliance: Role‑based access control, secure management interfaces, and encryption capabilities to meet governance requirements
• Management and Automation: Centralized management through NetBackup Storage Server interfaces with policy‑based backups, reporting, and automation to streamline operations
• Availability and Resilience: Dual controllers, redundant power supplies, hot‑swappable components, and fault-tolerant storage paths to minimize downtime
• Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly with Veritas NetBackup software, VMware/Hyper‑V environments, and compatible with tape libraries for archive and DR workflows
• Warranty and Support: Standard hardware warranty with enterprise‑level support options to ensure rapid incident response and ongoing maintenance

how to install Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System

• Assess your data protection requirements and plan the storage layout, including capacity growth paths, replication needs, and network topology. Prepare FC zoning or iSCSI network configurations to ensure clean data paths for backup traffic.
• Physically install the NetBackup 5340 in a suitable data center rack, connect to the power and cooling infrastructure, and verify that redundant components (controllers, fans, power supplies) are properly seated and functional.
• Power up the system and perform an initial hardware health check. Update firmware and software to the latest validated releases to ensure compatibility with your NetBackup server and hypervisor environments.
• Configure the storage network connections (FC zoning or iSCSI targeting), assign initiators, and set up storage LUNs or volumes. Ensure proper zoning, masking, and access controls to prevent unauthorized access.
• Install and configure the NetBackup Storage Server components, then create storage units, policies, and retention rules. Attach the NetBackup master server to the 5340, perform a test backup, and validate restore procedures across virtual and physical endpoints.
• Document the backup topology, establish monitoring and alerting, and implement ongoing optimization routines (data deduplication, compression settings, and encryption policies) to sustain performance and security over time.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Veritas NetBackup 5340 SAN Storage System used for? It is an enterprise-grade storage appliance designed to back up and protect data across physical servers, virtual machines, databases, and hybrid cloud environments, tightly integrated with Veritas NetBackup software for policy-driven protection and rapid recovery.
• Can the 5340 protect virtualized workloads? Yes. It supports backup and recovery for virtual environments (e.g., VMware and Hyper‑V) and can be integrated with hypervisor‑aware backup policies for efficient VM protection.
• Does it support data deduplication and encryption? Yes. The system includes deduplication, compression, and encryption features to reduce storage usage and secure data at rest and in transit.
• Is tape integration supported? Yes. The 5340 can be integrated with tape libraries for archival storage and DR workflows, enabling long‑term retention strategies.
• What about redundancy and availability? The appliance offers dual controllers, hot‑swappable components, and redundant power supplies to maximize uptime and resilience in demanding data‑center environments.