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Arcserve OneXafe vs Dell Data Protection Suite comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve OneXafe
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
53rd
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
File and Object Storage (25th)
Dell Data Protection Suite
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
25th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Arcserve OneXafe is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Data Protection Suite is 0.4%, down from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell Data Protection Suite0.4%
Arcserve OneXafe0.5%
Other99.1%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Sergio Itikawa - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Solutions Architect at SPEData
Has improved data reliability while requiring better pricing and localized support
The most valuable features of Arcserve OneXafe are improving persistent data, which I believe is very important. I use other products too, not only Arcserve OneXafe; we use TrueNAS as well. I have utilized Arcserve OneXafe's data deduplication feature. It helps my storage efficiency significantly. The product satisfaction with this product helps with storage efficiency. Regarding Arcserve OneXafe's immutable object storage helping against ransomware, the call was not clear, and I had difficulty listening to what was discussed. Arcserve OneXafe improves precision of data. I have used Arcserve OneXafe's continuous data protection. This is beneficial for operational continuity because we use it constantly. I have no objections to Arcserve OneXafe technology; I think that is very good.
TH
Team Lead, Technology Support & Services at ibl-unisys
Automated workflows have simplified disaster recovery and improve data protection efficiency
For the time being, Dell Data Protection Suite is better because it supports Fiber Channel, 10G, 25G, and stable connectivity. it communicates better, it connects to Tape Drive on Fiber Channel in SAN . The limitation lies in the tape drive or the library have only FC connectivity. That is also better, and I think there are no more improvements needed. We are getting very prompt responses from customers who are satisfied. The additional feature I would like to see in the future to make better compression ratio because customers are mostly asking for compression. Compression depends on the data; if the data includes video, PDF, or images, it cannot be compressed much. Text and other data can be compressed very high with a high compression ratio.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable features of Arcserve OneXafe are improving persistent data, which I believe is very important, and I have utilized Arcserve OneXafe's data deduplication feature, which helps my storage efficiency significantly."
"The simplicity and the ability to perform small backups are the most effective features for data protection in Arcserve OneXafe."
"Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive product with comprehensive tools."
"Dell Data Protection Suite has helped manage our storage costs wonderfully, as we were able to achieve up to 10.56 times deduplication."
"Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive suite offering virus-free and ransomware-free data protection."
"Automated workflows have impacted our data protection strategy very positively because we just need to configure them first."
"Dell Data Protection Suite is a value-for-money product, providing end-to-end data surety and a lesser footprint of data while backing up."
"I'd rate the solution ten out of ten."
"From my end experience, the biggest impact of Dell Data Protection Suite has been operational efficiency and storage optimization."
"Many of our customers and partners are very satisfied because using Dell Data Protection Suite or Data Domain allows them to manage their backups in a smooth way and gain significant savings in storage area because the deduplication of Data Domain is really effective."
 

Cons

"The price is not the best; it is too high."
"Arcserve OneXafe is not used in many cases in the market that we work in."
"The price is not the best; it is too high. It's not the best solution in terms of price, although the solution itself is good."
"For now, I find that Commvault and Veeam are stronger in that aspect."
"The biggest frustration I have with Dell Data Protection Suite is the initial setup."
"Dell Data Protection Suite could provide support for more virtualization platforms."
"Regarding needed improvements for Dell Data Protection Suite, I think support must be upgraded."
"The pricing of Dell Data Protection Suite is not much high; it is a little high compared to Huawei."
"While Dell DPS is a powerful solution, it is expensive, which allows competitors to find their place in the market. The deployment is complex and not simplified, requiring professional expertise."
"Dell Data Protection Suite could be improved in a few areas based on real-world use."
"The learning curve is relatively steep, the complexity of some advanced configurations is challenging, and the interface could be more intuitive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
26%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arcserve OneXafe?
Regarding pricing and setup cost, my client said all the options are very expensive. Price is always a key point for Brazilian clients, especially in retail; first of all is the cost, so the operat...
What needs improvement with Arcserve OneXafe?
There are areas that could be improved. We use other technologies for persistent data as well. So we depend on the options that create what my clients prefer in terms of technology. Arcserve OneXaf...
What is your primary use case for Arcserve OneXafe?
The main use case for this product is that I use a backup repository for persistent data. I use it exclusively for this purpose. The industry I use this for is financial, specifically Brazilian ret...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell Data Protection Suite?
The pricing and licensing of Dell Data Protection Suite depend on factors such as the number of protected server virtual machines, storage capacity, workload types, and required features. From a se...
What needs improvement with Dell Data Protection Suite?
At the moment, everything works adequately in terms of what I would like to see improved or enhanced in data protection. Since I am still new in this environment, I have yet to check on features or...
What is your primary use case for Dell Data Protection Suite?
I use Dell Data Protection Suite as our storage appliance and backup platform. I may not be able to disclose specifics because of the nature of our business, but that is the primary function.
 

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Sample Customers

Sonic, Amazon, Kawasaki, Callaway, Drake University, Mazda, Thales, California Highway Patrol, Guggenheim, Bruker, NASA, Oregon.gov
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