OpenText Data Protector vs Quantum DXi Series comparison

OpenText and Quantum are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. OpenText is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0, while Quantum is ranked #31 with an average rating of 9.5. OpenText holds a 0.6% mindshare in BRS, compared to Quantum’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Quantum users who would recommend it.

OpenText Data Protector

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80% willing to recommend

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66% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

OpenText Data Protector and Quantum DXi Series are both notable solutions in the data protection and management space. OpenText Data Protector seems to have the upper hand in deployment capabilities while Quantum DXi Series is preferred for its feature set and perceived value.

Features: OpenText Data Protector is commended for its comprehensive backup and recovery features, integrations, and scalability. Quantum DXi Series is highlighted for its deduplication, replication, and data compression capabilities, offering significant storage efficiency. Users find Quantum DXi Series's features more specialized and effective for large-scale data management.

Room for Improvement: Reviews indicate OpenText Data Protector could enhance its reporting tools and reduce complexity. Quantum DXi Series users suggest improvements in software updates and support response times.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OpenText Data Protector is praised for straightforward deployment and configuration, though advanced settings can be complex. Quantum DXi Series receives mixed feedback on deployment with some users citing setup challenges but effective post-deployment performance. Both products offer responsive customer service, with a slight preference for OpenText Data Protector's consistency.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText Data Protector is seen as cost-effective with a good return on investment, while Quantum DXi Series, despite higher initial setup costs, is valued for long-term storage savings and efficiency.

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OpenText Data Protector vs. Quantum DXi Series

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

22nd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Quantum DXi Series

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

31st

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quantum DXi Series is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Jeroen Vranckaerts

System Engineer - Server & Storage, DBA at Audi Brussels

Though a highly stable tool, it needs to be made easier to use and configure

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten. OpenText Data Protector is complex to configure correctly, but the areas concerning the data and compression are good. Once you get the product to work, it works, but it's much too complex to configure and troubleshoot, as it takes a lot of time and energy, making it not so efficient. Once the tool is configured in your environment, it provides good backup and compression features. In my company, we use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our servers, and we have a team of 20 people to take care of the data backup using the tool. My company doesn't use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our client's computers. In my company, we have scheduled the process related to backup, which makes the tool run daily around 30 to 40 times.

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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

"It is a traditional backup model. If you talk about file server and the official Windows database, it's a stable product."

"Data Protector is very good at automation. From the time of the backup, verification, and copy to tape, it is very good. I don't need to touch it, it will do it by itself."

"I have used Micro Focus Data Protector for the file backup facilities. My primary use of the software is to backup file data."

"What we find most valuable in Micro Focus Data Protector is that it provides Japanese data protection, for example, it protects information such as the full Japanese name, address, etc."

"The command-line interface is user-friendly and well documented in the reference guide."

"The solution is easy to use."

"Data Protector's granular recovery features make it easy for us to create and restore backups in an understandable and user-friendly manner. With granular recovery, any database or even just a database table can be restored at will."

"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...The initial setup process for the solution is easy."

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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

"Microfocus needs to build a partnership with other vendors in addition to HPE as far as cloud consolidation of backups."

"OpenText Data Protector is not user-friendly, especially for cloud backup."

"Faster VEAgent Restores"

"We faced some certification issues after we upgraded to version 10.2."

"Micro Focus are improving Data Protector with every new version and since we began undergoing training with the latest version we have not faced any real challenges yet. However, their support does need to be improved, in my opinion. In certain critical cases that we've had, they did not provide a satisfactory level of support."

"If you compare the solution with the same specific features and enhancements on another solution, Data Protector is expensive. This is especially true when compared to, for example, Veeam."

"In terms of what can be improved, I would say integrations with MongoDB. We use MongoDB and we need to go to scripts to do backups. We need more integrations."

"Micro Focus Data Protector must improve its overall evolution record. They need to focus on hardware based instant recovery, client recovery, and cloud ability. Now there is no cloud ability."

More OpenText Data Protector 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

"The pricing is acceptable for enterprise level companies, but it's not acceptable for small- and medium-sized businesses. Micro Focus Data Protector is not an enterprise level solution, and it should cover small- and medium-sized businesses with acceptable prices."

"Our licensing is on a capacity basis."

"The product is cheaper than Commvault."

"The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."

"The licensing structure provides cost savings to business."

"Pricing/licensing is Data Protector's single best offering. In its most basic environment, the only license required is for whatever target device is required."

"The solution requires paying for a license."

"The license for the solution is very expensive compared to the other products in the market."

More OpenText Data Protector 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

16%

Manufacturing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

Financial Services Firm

33%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Micro Focus Data Protector?

I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data Protector?

The solution is expensive as it requires purchasing all features without the option to negotiate based on client numbers, unlike Veeam which offers flexibility in pricing.

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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?

OpenText Data Protector is not user-friendly, especially for cloud backup. It lacks functions and facilities compared to Veeam, which offers more user-friendliness for virtual machine backups. Ther...

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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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Also Known As

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector

DXi Series, Quantum DX

Overview

OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.

OpenText

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

GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company

Nihon Unisys, Nikoyo China

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