Veritas NetBackup 5350 SAN/NAS Storage System

Veritas NetBackup 5350 delivers high performance, scalable capacity and resiliency to address the most aggressive backup and recovery objectives in the data center while protecting both virtual and physical environments. Built on industry-leading NetBackup software, the NetBackup 5350 Appliance is a purpose-built storage solution designed to consolidate backup targets, accelerate data protection workflows, and simplify management at scale. This appliance combines flexible SAN/NAS connectivity, enterprise-grade reliability, and deep integration with Veritas NetBackup to deliver a unified protection strategy for modern data centers. Whether you’re protecting a handful of virtual machines or a sprawling hybrid environment, the NetBackup 5350 is engineered to optimize backup windows, reduce risk, and streamline recovery processes across your infrastructure.

• High-performance backup and restore across virtual and physical environments, enabling rapid data protection with minimal disruption to production workloads.
• Scalable capacity that grows with your data needs, providing flexible expansion options to accommodate evolving retention policies and increasing backup requirements.
• Resilient architecture with redundant components and fault tolerance to minimize downtime and ensure continuous protection even in the face of hardware faults.
• Seamless integration with Veritas NetBackup software for unified data protection, centralized policy management, and streamlined recovery workflows across environments.
• Designed for data center reliability and enterprise-grade security, backed by Veritas support and a robust roadmap for future enhancements and compatibility.

Technical Details of Veritas NetBackup 5350 SAN/NAS Storage System

• Product type: Storage appliance optimized for backup and recovery with SAN/NAS connectivity.
• Software foundation: Built on Veritas NetBackup software, enabling centralized protection and orchestration across backup targets.
• Environment support: Protects both virtualized and physical environments, including common hypervisors and server platforms.
• Connectivity options: Flexible SAN and NAS interfaces to consolidate backup targets and streamline data movement.
• Reliability features: Redundant power supplies and hot-swappable components to sustain uptime and simplify maintenance.

How to install Veritas NetBackup 5350 SAN/NAS Storage System

• Plan the deployment: Determine rack space, network topology, and backup server integration points. Confirm compatibility with your NetBackup environment and licensing requirements.
• RACK and cable: Mount the appliance in a suitable rack, connect power, and attach SAN/NAS cables as per your data center standards. Ensure proper grounding and cable management for airflow.
• Initial configuration: Power on the appliance and access the management interface. Configure network settings (IP address, DNS, NTP), storage pools, and access controls aligned with your security policy.
• Integrate with NetBackup: Install or verify the NetBackup client and media server components, then register the 5350 as a storage device in the NetBackup catalog. Apply the appropriate licenses and confirm communications with the NetBackup master server.
• Define protection policies: Create storage policies, retention settings, and backup schedules that align with your data protection objectives. Run validation jobs to verify successful backup and restore operations.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Veritas NetBackup 5350 SAN/NAS Storage System designed for? It is a purpose-built storage appliance designed to deliver high-performance, scalable, and resilient backup and recovery for data centers, protecting both virtualized and physical environments.
• Which environments does it support? It is built to protect virtual environments (such as major hypervisors) and physical servers, with seamless integration to Veritas NetBackup software for unified data protection.
• How does it help with recovery? The NetBackup 5350 is designed to optimize backup windows and accelerate recovery, enabling rapid restore of critical data to minimize downtime and business impact.
• What connectivity options are available? The appliance provides flexible SAN and NAS connectivity to consolidate backup targets and streamline data movement across storage resources.
• What maintenance and support are included? As part of the Veritas ecosystem, it comes with enterprise-grade support and access to updates, patches, and roadmap guidance to maintain compatibility with NetBackup releases.
• Can I scale capacity over time? Yes, the NetBackup 5350 supports scalable capacity to grow with data growth, retention requirements, and evolving protection policies, helping you future-proof your backup infrastructure.