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DD Boost vs Quantum DXi Series comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

DD Boost
Ranking in Deduplication Software
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Quantum DXi Series
Ranking in Deduplication Software
9th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (31st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Deduplication Software category, the mindshare of DD Boost is 4.7%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quantum DXi Series is 3.5%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Deduplication Software
 

Featured Reviews

Daniel Dumitru - PeerSpot reviewer
Speedy data backup with significant space savings and efficient deduplication
DD Boost has been very beneficial in enhancing our data backup processes. We perform backups with less time, and it allows for efficient on-premises recovery and restoration. We use it in conjunction with the Veeam suite. Overall, it has helped us make a big impact by allowing us to have more restore points and optimizing our storage efficiency with faster backups compared to tape backups.
PascalSebat - PeerSpot reviewer
A scalable solution with Veeam and Vertias alliance
I am impressed with the tool's technical alliance with Veeam and Veritas.  The product needs to improve performance while scaling out. It also needs to improve stability.  I have been using the product since seven years.  I would rate the product's stability a nine out of ten. I would rate the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The functionality is very good. DD Boost and DD entry replication are used in almost all backup concepts. Those are the most used features."
"The initial setup of DD Boost involves a simple procedure."
"Operationally, we are satisfied as there have been no issues or closures to report."
"The most valuable features of DD Boost include its speed, deduplication, and space savings."
"The time taken for backup is very fast."
"The most valuable features are the performance and the duplication."
"It saves money because I don't need as much storage."
"It's stable and reliable."
"I am impressed with the tool's technical alliance with Veeam and Veritas."
"While the challenges posed by the difficulties were significant, they prompted the replacement of problematic components, resulting in the resolution of issues. Importantly, there were no substantial ongoing concerns. Regarding the overall performance, it has been consistently excellent."
 

Cons

"Though the customer uses the product, they don't receive active support from DD Boost even though they pay for it."
"Technical support is okay but could be improved. I've sent a lot of complaints their way and I feel like they might be able to respond a bit better."
"The main issue I've identified is that when backing up a final backup from the branch server, we don't have deduplication functionality."
"It should be expanded to include other databases and software. It should also be made easier to restore."
"If you are using it with Recovery Manager, there are certain limitations. If those limitations are addressed, productivity will improve."
"The product has low capacity."
"The solution needs to be more user-friendly for the end-users."
"The solution needs a better gateway between the on-premises and cloud deployment models. We have to work around it or find a third party to assist."
"Perhaps the most notable area for enhancement lies in the web interface for management. The current limitations in LDAP editing capabilities are not addressed in the UI, and I haven't observed any recent updates. It's possible that the new version of the DXI service incorporates improvements in the GUI, but I cannot confirm. While there is room for improvement in the current GUI, it remains a relatively minor issue. Overall, the system is comprehensive, covering aspects such as reports on latency and networking, leaving little room for additional enhancements in those areas."
"The product needs to improve performance while scaling out. It also needs to improve stability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is high compared to the competition and should be reconsidered."
"The hardware platform is cost intense, so for small and mid-range, this product is not the best choice."
"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product. The price of the product is on a higher scale, meaning not everybody can afford it."
"The cost is monthly."
"The pricing is definitely competitive and unmatchable. The price of Data Domain is very attractive compared to HPE, StoreOnce, or its current alternative, which is probably more expensive."
"The pricing is competitive when compared to other vendors."
"The solution is expensive."
"The solution is very good because it is easy to use and it speeds up the backup and lowers the requirement for the storage rate. It is capable of encryption, compression, and deduplication and it is fast for sending all of the data over the network because it sends only the change blocks from the client to the DD server."
"I do not oversee this aspect, as pricing is contingent on factors such as volume, technical specifications, and the desired features. Consequently, I lack information on the pricing details and structure."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
18%
Healthcare Company
8%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
32%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about DD Boost?
The time taken for backup is very fast.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DD Boost?
It's complicated for me because when we buy, we buy a package, so I don't have the DD price. Every Data Domain we buy comes with Boost technology, with the DDoS feature. I don't know the price of D...
What needs improvement with DD Boost?
The setup and handover process was not effective, preventing us from leveraging the software's available benefits. The cost of support has become high, especially with the split between Dell and VM...
What do you like most about Quantum DXi Series?
While the challenges posed by the difficulties were significant, they prompted the replacement of problematic components, resulting in the resolution of issues. Importantly, there were no substanti...
What needs improvement with Quantum DXi Series?
Perhaps the most notable area for enhancement lies in the web interface for management. The current limitations in LDAP editing capabilities are not addressed in the UI, and I haven't observed any ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quantum DXi Series?
I do not oversee this aspect, as pricing is contingent on factors such as volume, technical specifications, and the desired features. Consequently, I lack information on the pricing details and str...
 

Also Known As

No data available
DXi Series, Quantum DX
 

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Sample Customers

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Nihon Unisys, Nikoyo China
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