DDN EXA5 vs Oracle HSM comparison

DataDirect Networks and Oracle are both solutions in the File System Software category. DataDirect Networks is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0, while Oracle is ranked #11. DataDirect Networks holds a 1.8% mindshare in FSS, compared to Oracle’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of DataDirect Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

DDN EXA5

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between DDN EXA5 and Oracle HSM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

DDN EXA5

Ranking in File System Software

7th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Oracle HSM

Ranking in File System Software

11th

Average Rating

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the File System Software category, the mindshare of DDN EXA5 is 1.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle HSM is 1.9%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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reviewer2544219

Chief Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Enhancing AI cluster training with reliable performance and good customer service

This is for AI training cluster. The customer is using DDN as a default de facto standard for their AI cluster DDN is one of the storages actually supporting by NVIDIA Superport. The customer is using NVIDIA Superport, which helps in terms of scalability. The DDN Exascaler uses a parallel file…

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Francois Huon

Responsable de la consolidation at edf

Reliable with good technology and reporting, but the user-experience could be better

The user-experience could be better. As an example, there is no hyperlink. It's quite good once you get used to it. You can use it without any problem, but it could be better. For a new beginner, it should be easier. I would like to see some automation included to avoid some tasks.

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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 DDN Exascaler uses a parallel file system, Lustre, which is proven for HPC and AI workloads."

"The performance is outstanding, and customers are very happy with it."

"The reports that we can create are good."

Cons

"There are challenges with the operation cost and upgrading process, which is disruptive, especially with the node."

"The user-experience could be better."

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DDN EXA5?

The cost is higher compared to other offerings, but the performance is good. The challenge in comparison to other offerings is that DDN is a little bit expensive.

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What needs improvement with DDN EXA5?

There are challenges with the operation cost and upgrading process, which is disruptive, especially with the node. Some customers have moved away due to these operational issues.

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What is your primary use case for DDN EXA5?

This is for AI training cluster. The customer is using DDN as a default de facto standard for their AI cluster.

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Overview

Applications are evolving to meet the needs of an automated and connected society. The onslaught of data and
the need to move it, store it and process it is quickly overwhelming current infrastructure.

Regain control of your data, streamline workflows and deliver the ultimate performance to reduce time to
discovery and unlock new ways to innovate.

DataDirect Networks

racle HSM (formerly StorageTek QFS) on Oracle Solaris Cluster
Note - StorageTek Storage Archive Manager (SAM-QFS) was renamed Oracle Hierarchical Storage Manager (Oracle HSM) in version 6.0.
Note - Standalone Oracle HSM is supported with all failover data services. Shared Oracle HSM is supported only with Oracle Real Application Clusters.

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Sample Customers

ICR, Recursion, Toyota Technical Development Corporation (TTDC), Deluxe, Buff Dubs

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