Arcserve OneXafe vs Quantum ActiveScale comparison

Arcserve and Quantum are both solutions in the File and Object Storage category. Arcserve is ranked #23 with an average rating of 6.0, while Quantum is ranked #24. Arcserve holds a 0.2% mindshare in FaOS, compared to Quantum’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Arcserve users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Quantum users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between Arcserve OneXafe and Quantum ActiveScale based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Arcserve OneXafe vs. Quantum ActiveScale

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Pure Storage FlashBlade

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the File and Object Storage category, the mindshare of Pure Storage FlashBlade is 5.3%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Arcserve OneXafe is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quantum ActiveScale is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

File and Object Storage Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Pure Storage FlashBlade	5.3%
Arcserve OneXafe	0.2%
Quantum ActiveScale	1.0%
Other	93.5%

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MikaelHellström

IT Manager at Regin Dalarna

Has handled backup storage needs reliably and supports seamless upgrades

In environments requiring high throughput and low latency, Pure Storage FlashBlade provides high throughput and normal latency, but we do not have any application that requires low latency right now, so the latency of three to five milliseconds is considered kind of high. Pure Storage FlashBlade's ability to integrate with enterprise applications is not important for us, as we only want to present an S3 bucket for our backup, which we have done, and it works very fast. We use the Purity software's data reduction techniques; we have a backup software that compresses everything before sending it to the S3 bucket, achieving a data reduction of 1.1 to one. I would recommend Pure Storage FlashBlade to other companies because it's a very fast and scalable solution for anyone who needs it. On a scale of 1-10, I rate this solution an 8.

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Sergio Itikawa

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.

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Frank Lai

Architecture Department at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Good performance and reliable but the setup is complex

We would like to see a self-sufficient installation. Nowadays it's open-source, but the installation is still tied to the vendor, which means it is unlikely that it is going to scale. I want them to tap into the broader community. It is really emerging, they have a year over year, 50% annual growth. With a 10-year-old company, it will certainly bring a lot of interest, and will certainly make it more successful, if they tap into that growing customer base. They have to make themselves relevant to the industry. The industry is totally geared to the Cloud, DevOps, and geared for agility. The software with the appliance in my set is already outdated, and it is not that it cannot sell, but it has to be tapping into the emerging and growing sectors to continue with the customers and businesses. This is what the requirement is, to improve their technology. Which means that they have to make themselves relevant to the industry.

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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

"The main feature I have found to be product replication."

"Pure Storage FlashBlade's scalability is one of the most valuable features, and importantly, it always works, allowing for seamless upgrades."

"The solution provides many controllers."

"The tool's most valuable features are data warehousing, speedy recovery, and analytics. Its latest release is cost-effective."

"FlashBlade offers low latency, high throughput, and seamless scalability."

"Pure Storage FlashBlade is user-friendly. It's replication feature is great because it has active replication and active DR. That's the beauty of the product. It's a perfect solution for block storage."

"The snapshots, replication, and the ability to have immutable blades are the most valuable features. You're putting data snapshots out in those blades, and they cannot be touched. Its performance is great."

"It uses the same platform for connectivity so integration is seamless."

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"The simplicity and the ability to perform small backups are the most effective features for data protection in Arcserve OneXafe."

"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."

"The technology is stable which is good."

"Workflow is easy to manage and maintain."

Cons

"They need better integration with public clouds along with a better hybrid solution."

"It would be nice if you could store file-based in the same box with the same technology."

"The speed could be improved."

"Pure Storage FlashBlade should improve on more cloud integration."

"The feature that we're waiting on is better integration with the cell services."

"In terms of technical support, the experience has been mixed. The support is done through email and is not that great, making it a very problematic area I've been dealing with for over four years."

"Compared to, for example, Hitachi NAS, the solution is not mature at all. It's just in its infancy as far as technology goes."

"The Pure Storage Orchestrator is our biggest pain point at the moment. If we can have more say in future developments of feature sets that we will need to support for our use case, that would be pretty beneficial to us."

More Pure Storage FlashBlade 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."

"We would like to see a self-sufficient installation."

"Lacks some ability to integrate with different systems."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In my opinion, we have paid the right price for the product. I don't think that it is too much or too little."

"The product is very expensive."

"I have seen ROI. It has allowed me to increase the density of my VMs without having to purchase anything additional."

"The price could be cheaper."

"It's a costly solution, but Pure Storage FlashBlade doesn't require additional licenses. All of the software is combined into one bundle."

"Licensing fees are paid yearly."

"The price of this solution could be made more affordable."

"Support is a separate line item. Support is a different cost, but whatever your support is now, that's what you're going to pay forever. If your support's $100 today, six years from now it's $100. It doesn't fluctuate unless you upgrade it, or change it, etc."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

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Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

13%

University

11%

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	21

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pure Storage FlashBlade?

The tool's most valuable feature is its fast performance, especially in handling snapshots. It helps during power out...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure Storage FlashBlade?

Regarding pricing, it is okay; we needed exactly this in size, and the price was a lot lower than competitors, making...

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What needs improvement with Pure Storage FlashBlade?

In my opinion, one way Pure Storage FlashBlade can be improved is by having more compatibility between the FlashArray...

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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 ...

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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 op...

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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 th...

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Overview

FlashBlade is the industry’s most advanced scale-out storage for unstructured data, powered by a modern, massively parallel architecture to consolidate complex data silos (like backup appliances and data lakes) and accelerate tomorrow’s discoveries and insights.

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Arcserve OneXafe is designed for data protection, encompassing backups, disaster recovery, and storage management. It ensures data accessibility with scalable options and robust performance, simplifying deployment and management.

The primary function of Arcserve OneXafe is to protect data through comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutions. It offers seamless scalability, efficiently accommodating growing storage needs. Deduplication and compression features optimize storage costs, while its integration with cloud environments provides versatility. Users highlight its user-friendly deployment and management capabilities, although there's a noted need for improved backup and restore speed, better cloud service integration, and more streamlined setup processes. Additionally, better technical support and enhanced monitoring and reporting features are desired.

What are the key features of Arcserve OneXafe?

Deduplication and Compression: Efficient storage management by reducing data redundancy.
Scalability: Seamlessly expand storage capacity to meet increasing demands.
Data Recovery: Reliable recovery functions ensure data protection against failures.
Cloud Integration: Versatile compatibility with cloud environments.
Ease of Deployment: Simplified setup and management processes.

What benefits should users look for?

Storage Cost Optimization: Deduplication and compression features reduce storage expenses.
Reliable Data Accessibility: Scalable options ensure data remains accessible.
Efficient Management: User-friendly deployment and management streamline operations.
Versatility: Integration with cloud environments caters to diverse storage needs.

In industries like healthcare, finance, and education, Arcserve OneXafe is implemented to safeguard critical data. Hospitals rely on it for patient data protection, financial institutions use it to secure transactional records, and educational entities implement it to protect academic and administrative information. Regardless of the industry, it supports essential data protection and management needs.

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