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Veritas Access
What Veritas Access is
Veritas Access is a software-defined, scale-out NAS platform for unstructured data that runs on commodity hardware. It supports policy-based movement between on-premises storage and public or private cloud services, including Amazon S3, AWS Glacier, Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba, IBM Cloud Object Storage, Veritas Access S3, and S3-compatible providers. Access protocols include NFS, CIFS/SMB, S3, iSCSI, FTP, Oracle Direct NFS, SMB 3, and NFS with S3. Administrators can use a graphical interface, RESTful APIs for automation, or a command-line interface. Data protection includes snapshots, periodic deduplication, and periodic or synchronous replication over IP networks. Authentication options include LDAP, NIS, and Active Directory. Volume encryption uses AES with a 256-bit key, described as validated by FIPS PUB 140-2. OpenStack Cinder and Manila integrations support instance storage and virtual-machine file sharing. Veritas Access can provide WORM primary storage for Enterprise Vault archiving and WORM over NFS. A scale-out file system has a stated maximum size of 3 PB. The product supports specified RHEL 7 and Oracle Linux 7 releases, depending on version. Pricing is on request, with a 60-day evaluation listed.
Who it suits
Veritas Access suits organizations needing scale-out NAS, cloud tiering, multiple storage protocols, and policy-based data movement. It is intended for self-hosted or hybrid deployments managed through APIs, GUI, or command line.
What it does well
- Policy-based tiering to numerous cloud targets
- NFS, SMB, S3, and iSCSI access
- Snapshots, deduplication, and replication
- AES 256-bit volume encryption
- GUI, REST API, and CLI administration
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request
- Scale-out file systems max out at 3 PB
- Operating-system support varies by version
- Requires a Veritas account for downloads
Limits
The trial lasts 60 days. The scale-out file-system maximum is 3 PB; perpetual and subscription capacity-license prices are not publicly listed.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trialware license | 60-day evaluation | Free |
| Per-TB perpetual license | Capacity-based license; no public price stated | On request |
| Per-TB subscription license | 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, and so on · Capacity-based license; Basic or Essential maintenance support options | On request |
As veritas.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Veritas support page
- Sign in to a Veritas account
- Download the release update from Support Downloads
- Deploy on supported Linux or self-hosted infrastructure
- Use the 60-day trial or select a paid capacity license
Verdict
Veritas Access combines scale-out NAS, cloud tiering, protection, and enterprise authentication in a self-hosted platform. Its protocol breadth is extensive, while capacity and operating-system compatibility need checking for each deployment.
Questions
Is Veritas Access free?
No. It is paid software, with a 60-day trial available. The trialware license is listed as 0.00 USD for the 60-day evaluation.
Which platforms does it support?
The listed platforms are API, Linux and self-hosted deployments. The compatibility matrix covers specified RHEL 7 and Oracle Linux 7 releases, varying by version.
Which protocols can clients use?
Supported protocols include NFS, CIFS/SMB, S3, iSCSI, FTP, Oracle Direct NFS, SMB 3 and NFS with S3.
What cloud storage targets are supported?
Targets include Amazon S3, AWS Glacier, AWS GovCloud (US), Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba, IBM Cloud Object Storage, Veritas Access S3 and S3-compatible storage.
How is it licensed?
Options include a 60-day trialware license, a per-TB perpetual license and per-TB subscriptions billed for one year, two years, three years and longer terms.
Facts from Veritas Access's own pages
- Authentication
- Veritas Access supports LDAP, NIS, and Active Directory authentication services. · veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Capacity limit
- The guide states that a scale-out file system has a maximum size of 3 PB. · veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Cloud tiering
- Policy-based tiering can move data from on-premises storage to services including Amazon S3, Amazon Glacier, Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba, IBM Cloud Object Storage, and S3-compatible providers. · veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Data protection
- Features include snapshots, periodic deduplication, and periodic or synchronous replication over IP networks. · veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Download access
- The installation guide directs customers to sign in to a Veritas account and download the release update from the Support Downloads area. · veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Its data-at-rest volume encryption uses AES with a 256-bit key, which the page says is validated by FIPS PUB 140-2. · origin-www.veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product includes OpenStack Cinder integration for instance storage and Manila integration for sharing Access file systems with virtual machines. · veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Management
- The product offers a GUI, RESTful APIs for script-based automation, and a command-line interface for cluster administration. · veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Protocols
- Supported access protocols include Amazon S3, CIFS, FTP, iSCSI, NFS, Oracle Direct NFS, SMB 3, and NFS with S3. · veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Veritas Access is a software-defined, scale-out NAS solution for unstructured data that runs on commodity hardware and supports policy-based movement of data to public or private clouds. · veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported operating systems
- The compatibility matrix lists support for specified RHEL 7 and Oracle Linux 7 releases, with support varying by Veritas Access version. · veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
- WORM storage
- Veritas Access can serve as WORM primary storage for Enterprise Vault archiving and supports WORM over NFS. · veritas.com, 9 Oct 2026
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