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Dell Data Protection Suite vs Iron Mountain Connect comparison

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Categories and Ranking

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
Iron Mountain Connect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
58th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell Data Protection Suite is 0.4%, down from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Iron Mountain Connect is 0.8%, up from 0.6% 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%
Iron Mountain Connect0.8%
Other98.8%
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Featured Reviews

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.
RB
Enterprise architect at Centrica
Good policies related to data
I primarily use it for various policies related to data, such as data retention, data deletion, and archiving policies. All policies can be set using this system The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities. I would like to see more integration with different platforms,…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive suite offering virus-free and ransomware-free data protection."
"From my end experience, the biggest impact of Dell Data Protection Suite has been operational efficiency and storage optimization."
"The best features that Dell Data Protection Suite offers are strong ransomware protection and reliable backup recovery across different workloads."
"Dell Data Protection Suite has helped manage our storage costs wonderfully, as we were able to achieve up to 10.56 times deduplication."
"Automated workflows have impacted our data protection strategy very positively because we just need to configure them first."
"The essential point is its reliability and fast recovery of information from corporate equipment."
"I recommend this solution because it is the most complete tool in the market, and Dell Data Protection Suite is a faster and excellent solution."
"The flexible ways you can get to the data and the options that it gives you for backing up your valuable data are what make its offsite storage so valuable."
"The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities"
 

Cons

"For now, I find that Commvault and Veeam are stronger in that aspect."
"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."
"Dell Data Protection Suite could provide support for more virtualization platforms."
"The learning curve is relatively steep, the complexity of some advanced configurations is challenging, and the interface could be more intuitive."
"Regarding needed improvements for Dell Data Protection Suite, I think support must be upgraded."
"The biggest frustration I have with Dell Data Protection Suite is the initial setup."
"From a data protection perspective, Dell is moving away from Dell Data Protection Suite to focus on PowerProtect Data Manager."
"Basically, the only thing I do not like about it, it was keyed off Lotus Notes."
"I would like to see more integration with different platforms."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Construction Company
14%
Retailer
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Large Enterprise5
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Questions from the Community

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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