DD Boost vs Quantum DXi Series comparison

Dell Technologies and Quantum are both solutions in the Deduplication Software category. Dell Technologies is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.6, while Quantum is ranked #9 with an average rating of 9.5. Dell Technologies holds a 4.7% mindshare in DS, compared to Quantum’s 3.5% 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

5th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Quantum DXi Series

Ranking in Deduplication Software

9th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (32nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Deduplication Software category, the mindshare of DD Boost is 4.7%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quantum DXi Series is 3.5%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Deduplication Software

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Daniel Dumitru

Inginer de system IT Senior at ENGIE

Speedy data backup with significant space savings and efficient deduplication

DD Boost has been very beneficial in enhancing our data backup processes. We perform backups with less time, and it allows for efficient on-premises recovery and restoration. We use it in conjunction with the Veeam suite. Overall, it has helped us make a big impact by allowing us to have more restore points and optimizing our storage efficiency with faster backups compared to tape backups.

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PascalSebat

Business Unit Manager Data Protection at Cncr Group

A scalable solution with Veeam and Vertias alliance

I am impressed with the tool's technical alliance with Veeam and Veritas. The product needs to improve performance while scaling out. It also needs to improve stability. I have been using the product since seven years. I would rate the product's stability a nine out of ten. I would rate the…

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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 most valuable features of DD Boost include its speed, deduplication, and space savings."

"The time taken for backup is very fast."

"The initial setup is very straightforward."

"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 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."

"The solution is very easy to manage. That's its most valuable feature."

"The traditional storage node and VPN setups are still viable options, but DD Boost offers a premium option with additional advantages. If available, adopting DD Boost can be a good choice."

"There are no limitations when it comes to the scalability feature of the product. You can scale up or scale down however much you want."

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

"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."

Cons

"The solution must provide better deduplication."

"If we talk about Dell backup software, there is room for improvement in areas such as backup from IBM operating systems, open-source products, and Office 365."

"This solution should cover more platforms, and there should be more product coverage."

"The solution could always be cheaper."

"The solution needs a better gateway between the on-premises and cloud deployment models. We have to work around it or find a third party to assist."

"This product is expensive compared to other storage so the price can be improved."

"My customer was interested in ransomware protection. Currently, Dell offers the Cyber Vault solution, which is separate from Data Domain. Ideally, ransomware protection would be integrated directly within DD Boost, without requiring an additional out-of-the-box solution. This feature is currently available with HPE's Zerto and Huawei's Ocean Protect with third-party products like PradoNet. While Cyber Vault exists as a separate solution from Data Domain, having some standard protection for immutable backups into DD Boost would be a valuable addition and make it more competitive with other vendors."

"One area that requires improvement is the time needed for cleanup processes."

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

"Dell EMC Data Domain Boost is an expensive product. There are extra costs for support because every year, you have to renew your SLA for support, and the cost is always increasing."

"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."

"You don't have to pay additional costs."

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

"The cost is monthly."

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

More DD Boost pricing and cost advice

"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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Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

18%

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Government

Financial Services Firm

33%

Computer Software Company

13%

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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?

The setup and handover process was not effective, preventing us from leveraging the software's available benefits. The cost of support has become high, especially with the split between Dell and VM...

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What do you like most about Quantum DXi Series?

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 substanti...

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What needs improvement with Quantum DXi Series?

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 ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quantum DXi Series?

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 str...

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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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