HPE StoreOnce vs IBM Storage Protect comparison

The compared Hewlett Packard Enterprise and IBM solutions aren't in the same category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 in DS , with an average rating of 7.2, and holds a 18.5% mindshare in the category. IBM is ranked #13 in BRS , with an average rating of 7.3, and holds a 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of IBM users who would recommend it.

HPE StoreOnce

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93% willing to recommend

IBM Storage Protect

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86% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

HPE StoreOnce

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

108

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (2nd), Disk Based Backup Systems (2nd)

IBM Storage Protect

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (13th)

Mindshare comparison

HPE StoreOnce and IBM Storage Protect aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. HPE StoreOnce is designed for Deduplication Software and holds a mindshare of 18.5%, down 19.5% compared to last year.
IBM Storage Protect, on the other hand, focuses on Backup and Recovery, holds 2.1% mindshare, down 2.2% since last year.

Deduplication Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE StoreOnce	18.5%
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)	27.2%
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager	14.1%
Other	40.199999999999996%

Deduplication Software

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM Storage Protect	2.1%
Veeam Data Platform	11.4%
Commvault Cloud	6.0%
Other	80.5%

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

Andrew Mcbeath

Technical Director of Managed IT Division at base2

Maximized storage capacity and minimized costs and an easy setup

Most of our client base is between fifty to five hundred end users. We occasionally recommend high-end HPE products for larger clients needing performance and reliability. Our clients predominantly use HPE StoreOnce for small business purposes in industries like dairy and finance Our clients have…

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Syed Habib

Head of Infrastructure Security (S.A.V.P) at EXIM Bank Ltd

Manageable and comprehensive and integrates robust backup features for core banking

It's adequate for my core banking, however, I am looking for another solution for all systems. It is not compatible with other operating systems like Windows or Linux, and lacks a consolidated dashboard from Browser Spectrum. This is why I am searching for another solution. The product also lacks any centralized graphical user interface (GUI), such as Jarek Pod, and I am limited to using a console-based text user interface, which my local partner handles completely.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's easy to backup data, manage. A"

"It is very easy to implement."

"The initial setup is simple."

"Quick recovery."

"The speed and deduplication ratio are two of the most valuable features of the solution."

"The solution is stable."

"Recovery is important."

"We also really benefit from the GUI capabilities."

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"I love the TDP for VMware because of the web interface and the possibilities provided by this tool. It's amazing."

"The solution can back up every kind of workload in the environment."

"I've had no problems with the stability of this solution."

"We optimize our costs of media and storage use, thanks to the Incremental Forever backup. The TDP software provides us many ways to protect our data, so we don't need to use monstrous scripts for doing backups now."

"We are talking about a stable solution which boasts good performance and security."

"It has a lot more capabilities and functions than a lot of other products. Even though it is more complex, the reason is because it gives you a lot more features. This is what I prefer, especially for a long retention."

"We work very closely together with IBM using their Support Center, but we have a strong contact in their development teams, and we have dedicated people from IBM working with us."

"A robust tool which allows us to backup pretty much any environment, virtual or physical."

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Cons

"The solution should continue to refine its integration capabilities. I also see they are starting to use cloud integration as well, which is good, but they should do more to integrate with it."

"It is difficult to solve issues with this solution remotely. I prefer to use the knowledge base platforms. The response time could improve."

"HPE StoreOnce needs to be made cheaper than products from Dell and Veeam."

"We're outsourced with a partner who recalls a larger amount of problems with the stability of the product."

"We have lost some market due to the minimum capacity now being 80 terabytes."

"While the solution does everything expected, it would be beneficial if AI could be integrated for optimization and monitoring."

"The user interface of HPE StoreOnce should be more user-friendly. Additionally, the configuration and troubleshooting could be better."

"The solution's technical support should be faster."

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"Although I am not a technical user, I would say the cloud integration features could be improved."

"It needs some software upgrades to fix some of its current bugs."

"In the next version of the solution, I would like to see cloud support."

"Most customers still struggle with the reporting piece, especially generating reports. I think it needs some improvements in this area."

"It needs better connectivity with other non-IBM application hardware and non-IBM platforms."

"I need to have more than two instances working together. I need a worldwide grid able to have replication between three, four, or five instances."

"Integration with some applications in the healthcare field could be added, as that is a big part of our business."

"An area for improvement would be the ease of use - the GUI is not up to the mark compared to other products in the market."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate it around two or three because, compared to others, it tends to be higher priced."

"To be honest, we were quite happy with the price, but we always want things cheaper than they are. I think for what we got, we felt that the price was quite reasonable comparing it to other products that provide that same level of functionality."

"There are costs for additional storage and space."

"We have got a perpetual license, and we have access to all the features. If you are using cloud banks, you can store the internal data in HPE Cloud if needed. You can offload the data to the HPE Cloud. It is a licensed product. We have got around 10 TB of cloud bank storage with a one-time payment. We specifically took 10 TB for very critical offsite backups. We can also increase it in blocks if needed."

"The solution is pretty expensive."

"The price puts me off. It's definitely on the high side."

"With the same capacity of Data Domain and ExaGrid, which is 80 terabytes, HPE is the cheapest one."

"The cost of HPE StoreOnce is very expensive."

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"You need to put it in a PoC and test it out if you can."

"The platform is neither highly priced nor inexpensive. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The price of IBM Spectrum Protect is expensive. However, there are a few packages and it is unclear because, for the entry suite they have both options, which are the back-end storage capacity and the front-end storage capacity."

"Use capacity licensing. It's easier and cheaper."

"Its licensing is complicated. It goes by CPUs, and it is pretty expensive as well."

"It is fairly reasonable as compared to other solutions in the market."

"Regarding retro-compatibility of the product between versions, your data is always available and the ROI is unquestionable."

"It is very scalable, but the downside is that it costs money."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	38
Midsize Enterprise	31
Large Enterprise	49

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	53
Midsize Enterprise	25
Large Enterprise	94

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE StoreOnce?

I think StoreOnce's deduplication technology is crucial for cost efficiency and faster recovery, especially for backup and data protection purposes.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreOnce?

The setup cost is rated as four out of ten.

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What needs improvement with HPE StoreOnce?

To improve HPE StoreOnce, I think if HPE generates new models with lower capacities than 80 terabytes, it would be beneficial for the market. We face a significant issue with the current offerings....

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What do you like most about IBM Storage Protect?

The best point about IBM Storage Protect is that it can use IBM tape environments, which we still use and will continue to use in the future.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Storage Protect?

IBM Storage Protect is generally an expensive tool. However, with good contracts with IBM or its partners, the cost might not be so high. New customers can expect very high prices.

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What needs improvement with IBM Storage Protect?

One point for improvement for IBM Spectrum Protect is security, as IBM has not been investing as much as in the past. There is a need for additional layers of security to fill the gaps, which is wh...

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Comparisons

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) vs HPE StoreOnce

Compared 33% of the time

ExaGrid EX vs HPE StoreOnce

Compared 7% of the time

HPE Alletra Storage vs HPE StoreOnce

Compared 6% of the time

Veeam Data Platform vs HPE StoreOnce

Compared 5% of the time

NetApp FAS Series vs HPE StoreOnce

Compared 4% of the time

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IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs IBM Storage Protect

Compared 14% of the time

Veeam Data Platform vs IBM Storage Protect

Compared 12% of the time

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) vs IBM Storage Protect

Compared 12% of the time

Commvault Cloud vs IBM Storage Protect

Compared 10% of the time

Rubrik vs IBM Storage Protect

Compared 6% of the time

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Also Known As

HP StoreOnce

IBM Spectrum Discover

Overview

HP StoreOnce Backup is a data backup solution that provides a consistent, high-performance, scale-out architecture for your entire enterprise. Reduce the amount of backup data capacity by 95 percent, and choose between powerful dedicated appliances for data centers, or flexible virtual appliances for smaller and remote offices.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

IBM Storage Protect offers data protection and management to secure critical business information efficiently. It's designed to be a scalable and flexible solution for data backup, recovery, and archive needs in complex IT environments.

IBM Storage Protect delivers comprehensive data protection by integrating backup, recovery, and archiving functionalities. It supports a range of workloads and infrastructures, from on-premises to cloud environments, facilitating efficient data management. Its platform provides seamless scalability to meet evolving business needs, underpinned by reliable security measures. Organizations leverage its capabilities to ensure business continuity and minimize data loss risks, making it vital in a data-driven world.

What are the key features of IBM Storage Protect?

Advanced Data Protection: Offers robust encryption and data integrity for secure backup processes.
Scalability: Grows with your data demands, supporting large data volumes without compromising performance.
Cloud Integration: Seamlessly integrates with cloud platforms, enhancing backup strategies with hybrid options.
Automated Operations: Simplifies management tasks with automation, reducing manual intervention and errors.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating IBM Storage Protect?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces storage costs by optimizing backup processes and data retention strategies.
Data Safety: Ensures data accessibility and integrity during recovery efforts, building trust in data protection strategies.
Operational Efficiency: Boosts productivity through streamlined and automated backup management workflows.
Compliance Readiness: Helps maintain compliance with data protection regulations by providing thorough reporting and audit trails.

Industries like finance and healthcare implement IBM Storage Protect to safeguard sensitive information against threats. In financial services, it's crucial for maintaining client data confidentiality, while healthcare institutions use it to protect patient records, ensuring both accessibility and compliance with regulations.

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CEMEX

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