Arcserve UDP vs Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) comparison

The compared Arcserve and Dell Technologies solutions aren't in the same category. Arcserve is ranked #24 in BRS , with an average rating of 6.8, and holds a 1.1% mindshare in the category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 in DS , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 27.4% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Arcserve users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

Arcserve UDP

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84% willing to recommend

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88% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Arcserve UDP and Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve UDP

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (24th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (16th)

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data ...

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (1st), Disk Based Backup Systems (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Backup and Replication solutions, they serve different purposes. Arcserve UDP is designed for Backup and Recovery and holds a mindshare of 1.1%, down 1.4% compared to last year.
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), on the other hand, focuses on Deduplication Software, holds 27.4% mindshare, down 29.5% since last year.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Arcserve UDP	1.1%
Veeam Data Platform	11.9%
Commvault Cloud	6.1%
Other	80.9%

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Deduplication Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)	27.4%
HPE StoreOnce	18.6%
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager	14.0%
Other	40.0%

Deduplication Software

Featured Reviews

TeresitaSabile

Head of Operation and IT at Elgrade Inc

Cost savings and efficient decompression but needs better cloud integration

Our primary use case for Arcserve UDP is its decompression feature, which helped us save money by reducing storage needs. Despite moving to cloud applications, we have been using Arcserve UDP for backup and disaster recovery Arcserve UDP has helped our organization save considerable amounts of…

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Faisal_Zia

Team Lead of Senior Directors at Net-International

Offers efficient data management with robust features and reliable performance

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) can be improved in terms of price. While Dell is providing a proper device, other solutions, such as Symantec, can replicate their data through any NAS storage. Although their deduplication and compression might not be as effective, they can still accomplish the task. Medium-level and SME-level businesses can easily utilize this feature, but Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is a relatively expensive solution to propose to customers.

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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

"One of the things that I do like about it is that it has a very good deduplication feature."

"It is very stable."

"The most valuable feature of Arcserve UDP is live replication."

"The most valuable feature of Arcserve UDP is its decompression capability."

"Instant recovery is the most valuable feature of Arcserve UDP."

"Global deduplication is the best feature of this solution."

"The standard backup and restore feature is most used."

"I would recommend it if there is a general case."

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"It is stable. I would rate the stability of the solution a nine out of ten."

"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is its deduplication capability."

"It's very easy to use the domain once it's been set up. The interface is also user-friendly."

"The most important feature is the level of data compression provided by Dell EMC. It's a leader in data compression and deduplication, and the level of compression isn't available with any other vendors in the market."

"The solution has been awesome over the last ten years, offering stability and reliability, which I recommend for stable storage."

"By using Data Domain, we get the advantage of data deduplication, reducing data size."

"Data Domain is an excellent repository that's compatible with a lot of different solutions. Even Veeam Backup recommends sending backup to Data Domain. Space optimization is great. Currently, it guarantees 50-to-1 compression of the application in the same device. In all these years, I never had a client who was unsatisfied with Data Domain. It is a solid appliance with VMware integration, instant access to restore and search, and analytics."

"The solution is very stable."

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Cons

"Licensing is an area that needs improvement."

"Based on my experience, whenever we need support, there are difficulties with communication when trying to resolve the issue."

"We cannot restore each user's mailbox. Each user's mailbox should be independently restorable. Also, this solution is very slow. If you select all of the servers, it runs for a long time... It needs to be faster. Finally, If anything happens to one server we should be able to switch to another server."

"The technical support of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"Arcserve UDP is in the middle range of complexity. The interface can be developed a little bit more to be user-friendly."

"We could not go into granular details of retrieving backup information."

"In the most recent version of premium plus the replication has been removed, and it should re-added to the solution."

"Backups are very slow and time consuming."

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"We have some problems with backing up on the Power Platform. PowerServer is an IBM product, and it forces us to back up over LAN, which is not suitable for us."

"I would like to see some kind of integration with the ransomware in the next release."

"Integration with cybersecurity measures can be enhanced, particularly with ransomware protection."

"There is an inconsistency in support quality for Dell PowerProtect DD"

"The initial setup is complex."

"The price of the product is high."

"They should reduce the CPC cost to customers. The product is becoming very expensive."

"They need to make migration easier."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price seems reasonable. Its price is average as compared to the other products I've looked at. We have a three-year license right now. There are no other costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

"The pricing of the product can be considered to be reasonable enough for the Asian region."

"As an MSP partner, I believe that the prices are fair."

"The licensing cost is for one year. There are not any hidden costs involved in the pricing model of the solution."

"There is an annual license required for this solution and it is priced well."

"The solution is very expensive."

"The pricing is moderate."

"The price of this product is high and it should be lower."

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"In Naira it was twenty-five or twenty-seven million (approximately $75,000 USD) for the implementation and maintenance cost for three years."

"Pricing for this product could still be improved, though several years ago, its price was very high. When buying an IDPA product such as Dell EMC PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), you don't have to buy anything else, because you'll have an integrated solution: a data domain appliance plus software."

"I can't remember what the license costs are. They might be paid monthly or every two months."

"If we do not move to the cloud solution and stay with our on-premise version we will miss some new features."

"The price may be a bit higher than other products in the market, but you will receive ten out of ten support with next-business-day delivery on parts' availability."

"The cost is expensive."

"The price of the backup appliance is slightly expensive. Compared to other vendors, the pricing will be slightly higher."

"The product is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Non Profit

13%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	32

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What is your primary use case for Dell EMC PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?

The typical use case for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is for backup purposes; it is disk-based backup, which provides fast backup capabilities. Additionally, data can be replicated from site ...

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What do you like most about Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?

The product, a disk backup solution, improves our data application tasks. We used tape libraries with Dev drives in legacy architectures, resulting in slow backups compared to modern drives like NV...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?

The backup solution cost is higher than the actual solution.

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Also Known As

StorageCraft ShadowProtect, StorageCraft Backup Analyzer

DataDomain, Dell EMC Data Domain, PowerProtect Data Domain

Overview

Arcserve UDP is a comprehensive solution that empowers even a one-person IT department to protect virtual and physical environments with a high degree of simplicity. It allows you to design and manage your entire data protection strategy with a unified management console, and enables you to scale your data backup coverage as your organization grows with the push of a button.

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Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is a trusted backup appliance, offering advanced data protection through efficient deduplication and compression technologies, ensuring seamless integration and cyber resilience.

Built for both traditional and modern workloads, Dell PowerProtect DD provides a powerful backup solution with reliable protection, high performance, and reduced operational risk. It streamlines backup processes while enhancing data capacity and security through features like DD Boost and multi-platform compatibility. Users benefit from its robust ransomware defense and encryption capabilities. Despite challenges like high pricing and complex setups, it integrates effectively with backup software and offers capabilities such as efficient deduplication, data compression, and multi-site data replication.

What are some key features of Dell PowerProtect DD?

Deduplication and Compression: Increases data capacity while conserving storage space.
Cyber Resilience: Offers advanced security including encryption and ransomware defense.
DD Boost Technology: Enhances data transfer speeds for efficient operations.
Broad Software Integration: Seamlessly integrates with popular backup applications.
Multi-Platform Compatibility: Ensures high performance across diverse environments.

What benefits do users find in Dell PowerProtect DD?

Efficient Storage Use: Significant reduction in storage needs through deduplication.
Enhanced Security: Provides reliable defense against cyber threats.
Operational Savings: Lowers costs by simplifying operations and reducing risks.
Robust Disaster Recovery: Ensures reliable data restoration across multiple sites.

Dell PowerProtect DD plays a vital role in sectors like banking, healthcare, and enterprise environments, supporting critical workload protection and seamless data recovery. It integrates with systems like NetWorker and Veeam for efficient operations, proving essential in environments where multi-site data replication is crucial.

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