N-able Cove Data Protection vs Quantum DXi Series comparison

N-able and Quantum are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. N-able is ranked #34 with an average rating of 7.5, while Quantum is ranked #63. N-able holds a 1.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to Quantum’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Quantum users who would recommend it.

N-able Cove Data Protection

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66% willing to recommend

N-able Cove Data Protection

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Quantum DXi Series and N-able Cove Data Protection compete in the backup appliance and cloud-first data backup categories. N-able Cove Data Protection seems to have the upper hand due to its ease of use and comprehensive features.

Features:Quantum DXi Series is praised for its data deduplication, scalability, and reliable performance. N-able Cove Data Protection garners positive reviews for its seamless integration with other services, extensive automation capabilities, and centralized management.

Room for Improvement:Quantum DXi Series users indicate a need for a more intuitive interface and improved reporting tools. N-able Cove Data Protection users seek enhancements in support response times and additional customization options. The Quantum DXi Series could benefit from a more user-friendly approach, while N-able Cove Data Protection needs to address support responsiveness and customization.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Quantum DXi Series is noted for its straightforward deployment and responsive customer service, although some users find the initial setup complex. N-able Cove Data Protection receives high praise for its quick deployment but has mixed reviews regarding customer service response times. Quantum DXi Series provides reliable support, whereas N-able Cove Data Protection excels in deployment simplicity.

Pricing and ROI:Users find Quantum DXi Series’ pricing reasonable given its features and support, showing a solid return on investment. N-able Cove Data Protection offers competitive pricing but reveals mixed feedback regarding long-term ROI. Despite higher upfront costs, Quantum DXi Series demonstrates a stronger ROI for users compared to N-able Cove Data Protection’s cost-effectiveness over time.

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Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

34th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (18th), SaaS Backup (8th), MSP Backup (3rd)

Quantum DXi Series

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

63rd

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (12th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 1.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quantum DXi Series is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
N-able Cove Data Protection	1.2%
Quantum DXi Series	0.8%
Other	98.0%

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Featured Reviews

Per MøllerJacobsen

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

Delivers cost-effective data backup with room for search improvements

The challenges I face especially are those I've mentioned, that finding some specific data in N-able Cove Data Protection is not as easy as it is in some other systems. You cannot just search for something—you need to know where it was and when it was there to restore it, plus it would be nice to take out data from Microsoft 365 in some portable format, which is currently not an option. I would like to extract the data from Microsoft 365 in a portable format, something like a database or maybe just to take out a PST file or SharePoint and Teams files to the file system. Especially in these times, where we discuss potential risks with the Microsoft cloud for European companies, companies would want to know how to access their data from the backup if they suddenly don't have a tenant. I believe there should be the ability to take out data from Microsoft 365 in a portable format. I know that Cohesity is working on making such a thing. It's not there yet; I asked last week for something for forensics, and the support team said it's not possible yet, but I know from our technical account manager they are working on some solutions.

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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

"The monitoring makes it very easy to check whether a backup has gone bad."

"The product is simple to use and manage. The customers have access to verify the backups."

"I know I won't have an issue if the data is there. The reliability and the confidence that we have is amazing. It doesn't matter. We've had customers have ransomware. We've had customers that have had corruption. We've had customers that have had employees destroy their data. As long as it's been backed up, I know that I can get it back and I know I have nothing to worry about. Our confidence level is very high."

"The initial setup of N-able Cove Data Protection was very easy."

"The ability to back up, restore, and do different types of testing for the preventative maintenance has really increased our importance to these clients because they see the value in how fast we can get them back up and running. We're saving them money in that way."

"One of the bigger features and advantages of the solution is that it is easy to integrate with my RMM which is also N-able."

"It's extremely important that Cove provides cloud-based data protection with backup, disaster recovery, and archiving. That is a necessity for my insurance. As an IT company, my insurance would cost more if my backups were not offsite and off-network."

"N-able Cove Data Protection is user-friendly and straightforward, and the dashboard is clear."

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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

"There could be a possibility to create a local NAS backup for infrastructure."

"I have some issues with the agent failing on workstations. I've had to completely uninstall several of them, delete everything, and start over to get them to work."

"For small amounts of data, recovery is easy, but when it's large amounts of data, it takes forever. So, if they can have a service where they put our data on a hard drive and ship it to us as fast as possible, it would be great. Even if there's a fee associated with it, it's fine."

"We would like to have better reporting."

"A disaster recovery console would be an improvement for the product."

"A better default view on my dashboard would be great."

"We don't use the solution’s automated recovery testing because SolarWinds made me cross."

"The one thing they don't are Linux servers, it's Windows only. I understand that directive. I have another product that I use for our Linux servers and stuff, but it would be nice if they had that flexibility on the Linux side. I understand the development and the world is geared towards Windows in 365, I know that's where the clienteles are and the business and the money is."

More N-able Cove Data Protection cons

"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."

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When you have a device/appliance on the site quite a lot of the other enterprise class backup people insist that you have their appliance, which is frankly offensively expensive. Because when you pry the top off, it's just a standard 19-inch tin box with a standard Intel I5 in it, some RAM, and a hard drive. Then, you go, "Why have they just charged me 5,500 quid for a box, which I could have probably build for under 500." Whereas, with the SolarWinds product, they don't have that. The backup appliances that we have onsite are just plain cooking PCs. We can build our own machines, which is reflected in the price that we can offer a customer."

"The pricing is very competitive and it's well worth the price."

"The pricing, for now, is good. The package that they gave us recently is pretty good. It depends on how many clients you have, and you pay for certain terabytes per license. These terabytes, if not used, are pooled together."

"Cove only takes the data you have on the physical server. I can back that up for long periods of time, and I don't accrue high charges to have the data in the cloud. It stays at one rate. This allows me to forecast payment for the next one or two years and show clients their estimated growth."

"There is no per node cost, at least not the way I am doing it. I am on bulk. New customers can be set up on a trial, where they can get things all squared away, then they can switch over to being a billed customer."

"The pricing of SolarWinds seems to be fair compared to the rest of the industry."

"N-able Cove Data Protection is an averagely-priced product."

"The only option I would like to see is an adjustable scale. Right now we have 250 seats and we're not using all of them. It would be nice to be able to save that little bit of money by being able to buy just what we need."

More N-able Cove Data Protection 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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

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Questions from the Community

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Also Known As

N-able Backup, SolarWinds Backup, SolarWinds MSP Backup & Recovery, SolarWinds MSP Backup

DXi Series, Quantum DX

Overview

Cove Data Protection, from N-able, is a comprehensive solution designed to safeguard critical business data. It offers a range of features including backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and endpoint protection. With automated backups and flexible scheduling options, it ensures data is protected and easily recoverable.

The solution also includes advanced security measures such as encryption and ransomware detection to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. Cove Data Protection provides seamless integration with various platforms and offers centralized management for efficient monitoring and control.

With its user-friendly interface and robust capabilities, Cove Data Protection is an ideal choice for businesses seeking reliable data protection.

N-able

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.

Quantum

Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

Nihon Unisys, Nikoyo China

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