DD Boost vs Quantum DXi Series comparison

Dell Technologies and Quantum are both solutions in the Deduplication Software category. Dell Technologies is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.6, while Quantum is ranked #12. Dell Technologies holds a 4.1% mindshare in DS, compared to Quantum’s 4.4% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Quantum users who would recommend it.

DD Boost

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91% willing to recommend

Quantum DXi Series

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66% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

Quantum DXi Series and DD Boost are products in the data management and storage sector. Quantum DXi Series has an edge in pricing and customer support, while DD Boost draws professionals with its superior features.

Features:Quantum DXi Series focuses on data deduplication, replication capabilities, and robust data handling features. DD Boost stands out with optimized backup and restore performance, enhanced data management efficiency, and advanced integration capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Quantum DXi Series offers straightforward deployment with a strong support network, enabling seamless integration into existing systems. DD Boost requires more technical adjustments but provides comprehensive documentation and technical support.

Pricing and ROI:Quantum DXi Series generally provides lower setup costs, offering solid ROI through affordability and efficiency. DD Boost involves a higher initial investment but justifies the cost with improved performance and feature-rich offerings, delivering competitive ROI over time.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

DD Boost

Ranking in Deduplication Software

4th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Quantum DXi Series

Ranking in Deduplication Software

12th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (65th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Deduplication Software category, the mindshare of DD Boost is 4.1%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quantum DXi Series is 4.4%, up from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Deduplication Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
DD Boost	4.1%
Quantum DXi Series	4.4%
Other	91.5%

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Brijesh Pillai

Regional Manager - Enterprise Sales at Noventiq

Provides robust data protection solutions with room for better pricing options

Dell is a strategic partnership for us as resellers. We rarely focus on PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM). Every data protection solution vendor offers encryption as part of their solution. This is one of the default standards required for data protection. Regarding Network Efficient Replication on disaster recovery operations, it is definitely effective. Customers get native capability out of the box to do a restoration. Typically, customers look at a secondary copy in the cloud, but primary will be on-premise. While we have a partnership with AWS, we do not buy from the AWS Marketplace. I would recommend this product to medium enterprises to large enterprises. On a scale of 1-10, I rate DD Boost a 7.

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reviewer2301564

Expert Backup at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

A virtual deduplication backup appliance that protects physical and virtual data across remote sites, the datacenter and cloud deployments

Given its ease of use and management, I believe there are no specific caveats that users need to be aware of during the setup of DXRIS for backups. The process was straightforward, and I did not encounter any challenges or issues. As for a rating on a scale of one to ten, with one being the worst and ten being the best, I would rate the Quantum DXI Series a nine. My deduction is primarily influenced by personal preferences, particularly regarding the user interface and it is a highly commendable system, I would rate it a solid nine out of ten.

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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

"Operationally, we are satisfied as there have been no issues or closures to report."

"We can retain the data for a pretty long time."

"To be sincere, I never had problems with the stability of DD Boost."

"It's a stable solution."

"The dependable protocol and stability of DD Boost are its most valuable characteristics. We encountered no connectivity issues when connecting the backup appliance to DD Boost, and we received no customer complaints about this aspect. Primarily, the smooth communication and connectivity between the server and storage were the main strengths."

"Overall, I would recommend DD Boost as it is reliable, stable, and offers financial benefits through data deduplication and performance improvements in backups."

"It's stable and reliable."

"The time taken for backup is very fast."

More DD Boost pros

"While the challenges posed by the difficulties were significant, they prompted the replacement of problematic components, resulting in the resolution of issues. Importantly, there were no substantial ongoing concerns. Regarding the overall performance, it has been consistently excellent."

"I am impressed with the tool's technical alliance with Veeam and Veritas."

Cons

"Connectivity with the cloud and on-premises needs improved gateways."

"The experience of restoring VMware or Veeam Backup is difficult, when the backup you are using is a solution for backup, which is already having a deduplication. When you try to restore from Data Domain, it doesn't work perfectly, because Data Domain is already having a deduplication as well."

"It would be good if the product could be useful not just for general backup. Its pricing is also expensive, and it can be a difficult application, particularly when you need to write a script for anything you would like to do."

"The solution could be faster."

"DD Boost could improve the solution by offering additional customizations that build upon existing features such as deduplication ratios. The primary objective of the solution is to create backups of existing data and push that data out to clients' backup systems. If they can make the process faster and introduce more enhancements, it would greatly benefit the backup environment."

"Technical support is okay but could be improved. I've sent a lot of complaints their way and I feel like they might be able to respond a bit better."

"The multi-tier functionality can be improved, but it is quite good. They could improve replication and perhaps support additional sharing network protocols. I would also like to see better implementation of NFS Version 3, but it is already implemented and quite usable as it is."

"It would be nice if they could have the same tool set right from the smallest to the biggest modules, but being specific frame dependent."

More DD Boost cons

"The product needs to improve performance while scaling out. It also needs to improve stability."

"Perhaps the most notable area for enhancement lies in the web interface for management. The current limitations in LDAP editing capabilities are not addressed in the UI, and I haven't observed any recent updates. It's possible that the new version of the DXI service incorporates improvements in the GUI, but I cannot confirm. While there is room for improvement in the current GUI, it remains a relatively minor issue. Overall, the system is comprehensive, covering aspects such as reports on latency and networking, leaving little room for additional enhancements in those areas."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We scale this product by adding licenses, which are related to capacity."

"The solution is very good because it is easy to use and it speeds up the backup and lowers the requirement for the storage rate. It is capable of encryption, compression, and deduplication and it is fast for sending all of the data over the network because it sends only the change blocks from the client to the DD server."

"The hardware platform is cost intense, so for small and mid-range, this product is not the best choice."

"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product. The price of the product is on a higher scale, meaning not everybody can afford it."

"The pricing is competitive when compared to other vendors."

"DD Boost's price is good for its features."

"The solution comes with a capacity license and it is a one-time purchase. There are additional costs, such as support."

"The pricing is definitely competitive and unmatchable. The price of Data Domain is very attractive compared to HPE, StoreOnce, or its current alternative, which is probably more expensive."

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"I do not oversee this aspect, as pricing is contingent on factors such as volume, technical specifications, and the desired features. Consequently, I lack information on the pricing details and structure."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

26%

Computer Software Company

12%

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Government

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Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	12

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about DD Boost?

The time taken for backup is very fast.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DD Boost?

It's complicated for me because when we buy, we buy a package, so I don't have the DD price. Every Data Domain we buy comes with Boost technology, with the DDoS feature. I don't know the price of D...

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What needs improvement with DD Boost?

Disadvantages could be in terms of price points because price points are a hindrance at times when we position it with customers. The customer sees it as a complete proposal and will not break it d...

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Comparisons

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Compared 9% of the time

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs DD Boost

Compared 8% of the time

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Also Known As

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DXi Series, Quantum DX

Overview

DD Boost software delivers an advanced level of integration with backup applications and data base utilities, enhancing performance and ease of use. Dell also provides a DD Boost File System Plug-In (BoostFS) with DD Boost for even greater application support, which enables all the benefits of DD Boost for applications that use NFS for data protection. Rather than sending all data to the system for deduplication processes, DD Boost enables the backup server or application client to send only unique data segments across the network to the system.

Dell Technologies

Quantum's DXi series deduplication solutions provides patented variable-length deduplication that not only reduces disk usage and capital expenditures, but also enables efficient data movement across the WAN to other sites and to the cloud.

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Nihon Unisys, Nikoyo China

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