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CA Disk Backup and Restore vs Dell PowerProtect Data Domain comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

CA Disk Backup and Restore
Ranking in Disk Based Backup Systems
9th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Ranking in Disk Based Backup Systems
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
108
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Disk Based Backup Systems category, the mindshare of CA Disk Backup and Restore is 1.1%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerProtect Data Domain is 33.1%, down from 39.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Disk Based Backup Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain33.1%
CA Disk Backup and Restore1.1%
Other65.8%
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Branko Cirovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage Engineer at Comtrade Group
Provides seamless backup integration and long-term reliability for enterprise data protection
The price is quite high; this product is not considered cheap. Additionally, if you use higher availability boxes, they also come at a premium price. However, they provide business continuity, which is the main reason why companies invest in this solution. Tape is slow; when restoring several virtual machines or databases amounting to several terabytes, Dell PowerProtect Data Domain represents the fastest and most reliable solution, ensuring great integration with backup software. If a customer has limited budget constraints, they may opt for cheaper external storage comprised of just a bunch of disks and utilize it for backup, as backup is not a business-critical service. However, I see great value in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain because it is fully automated, features great integration with backup software, and provides good value for money. I would rate software support as a ten, while I would give hardware support a seven. I never give any product a perfect score; I think Dell PowerProtect Data Domain deserves a nine. The only minor problems are the certificate issue and the price. These certificate issues are quite rare and mainly arise when we forget to restart and upgrade the box for several years.
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise27
Large Enterprise49
 

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What is your primary use case for Dell EMC PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain is primarily used in my organization for disk backups. We use it for production systems so that we have a backup and can make use of other devices where the VTL handle...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
I have not had access to the costs of Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, so I could not tell you how my experience has been with the licensing, installation, and pricing costs.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
I think Dell PowerProtect Data Domain could be improved in terms of the integration with VTL, as I would like it to be a bit more accessible.
 

Also Known As

CA Disk
DataDomain, Dell EMC Data Domain, PowerProtect Data Domain
 

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