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We performed a comparison between IBM Storage Protect and Synology DSM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IBM Storage Protect vs. Synology DSM Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"The tool's backup engine is very powerful. Previously, our client finished backup with HPE product in 48 hours. IBM Storage Protect completes backup in 8 hours.""The best point about IBM Storage Protect is that it can use IBM tape environments, which we still use and will continue to use in the future."

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"Because of its simplicity and the wide array of features it offers, I would recommend DSM for both tech-savvy individuals and those who prefer a straightforward file-serving solution.""The solution's most valuable feature stems from its ease of use, making it the tool's most interesting part.""The most valuable aspect is its ability to handle multiple disks.""The most valuable feature of the solution is that it serves as a backup for our company's virtual machine.""The most valuable features of Synology DSM are its security and connectivity.""Synology DSM is very easy to work and operate.""It offers a variety of software options through its package center, allowing users to customize their NAS device to serve multiple purposes.""The most valuable features are the basic storage, file management, Btrfs file system, and built-in backups that come with the solution."

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Cons
"The solution is expensive.""The product should improve its GUI. It should also support Windows clustering."

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"One area where Synology DSM could improve is in enhancing its ability to detect and respond to security threats during backups and replication.""Even though Synology provides a backup solution, it does not recognize the VM movement across cluster hosts.""Users may lose their data if they don't configure the solution properly.""Synology DSM's user interface is not quite intuitive.""The product's only shortcoming is pricing, as it is an expensive solution.""The platform could be much more cost-effective and flexible for integrating third-party products.""Synology DSM is a good enough solution for small and medium companies, but I have not seen a big configuration of the solution for a big organization.""The only bothersome aspect is that the device is aging."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "IBM Storage Protect is not expensive and fits the needs of all business types. The licensing is based on a capacity-based model. You can take a license for one, two, or three terabytes."
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  • "Synology DSM is a cheap solution."
  • "The licensing part of the solution is free. The hardware is more expensive than the other solutions in the market, but it's okay in the long run."
  • "The price of the solution is very good."
  • "It is quite an affordable solution."
  • "Synology DSM is a free tool."
  • "The pricing varies widely, catering to a broad range of needs."
  • "The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The best point about IBM Storage Protect is that it can use IBM tape environments, which we still use and will continue to use in the future.
    Top Answer:The solution is expensive. I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap.
    Top Answer:New workloads are not good for storage protect like container or virtual machines. IBM acknowledges that users and partners with companies do it better and integrate it into the product. It takes too… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Synology DSM are its security and connectivity.
    Top Answer:The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive.
    Top Answer:Users may lose their data if they don't configure the solution properly.
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    Also Known As
    Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
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    Overview

    IBM Storage Protect is a data backup and recovery software. Storage Protect is part of the software defined storage products in the IBM Storage portfolio. For backup and recovery of SaaS applications, see Storage Protect for Cloud.

    IBM Storage Protect provides comprehensive data resilience for physical file servers, virtual environments and a wide range of applications. Organizations can scale up to manage billions of objects per backup server. Clients can reduce backup infrastructure costs with built-in data efficiency capabilities and the ability to migrate or copy data to tape, public cloud services, and on-premises object storage. IBM Storage Protect can also store IBM Storage Protect Plus data, allowing companies to take advantage of their existing investment for long-term data retention and disaster recovery.

    Synology DSM (DiskStation Manager) is a comprehensive software platform designed for Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices. It serves as the operating system for these devices, providing a wide range of features and functionalities.

    The primary use case of Synology DSM is to centralize and manage data storage for organizations. It allows businesses to store, access, and share files securely across multiple devices and platforms. With its intuitive user interface, DSM simplifies the management of data, making it easy to create shared folders, set access permissions, and monitor storage usage.

    One of the most valuable functionalities of Synology DSM is its robust data protection capabilities. It offers various RAID configurations, including SHR (Synology Hybrid RAID), which ensures data redundancy and safeguards against drive failures. DSM also supports advanced backup and disaster recovery solutions, such as Snapshot Replication and Hyper Backup, enabling organizations to protect their critical data effectively.

    Furthermore, Synology DSM provides a wide range of productivity and collaboration tools. It offers applications like Synology Drive, which allows seamless file synchronization across devices, and Synology Office, a web-based suite for document editing and collaboration. DSM also supports various third-party applications, including popular cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive, enabling organizations to integrate their existing workflows seamlessly.

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    Buyer's Guide
    IBM Storage Protect vs. Synology DSM
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    IBM Storage Protect is ranked 43rd in Backup and Recovery with 2 reviews while Synology DSM is ranked 21st in Backup and Recovery with 10 reviews. IBM Storage Protect is rated 8.0, while Synology DSM is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of IBM Storage Protect writes "A stable enterprise solution for backup and restore". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Synology DSM writes "Reliable and cost-effective". IBM Storage Protect is most compared with IBM Spectrum Protect, whereas Synology DSM is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, UrBackup, ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage, SyncBack Pro and LiteSpeed for SQL Server. See our IBM Storage Protect vs. Synology DSM report.

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