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DDN EXA5 vs Quantum StorNext comparison

DataDirect Networks and Quantum are both solutions in the File System Software category. DataDirect Networks is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0, while Quantum is ranked #11. DataDirect Networks holds a 1.2% mindshare in FSS, compared to Quantum’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of DataDirect Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Quantum users who would recommend it.
DDN EXA5
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Categories and Ranking

DDN EXA5
Ranking in File System Software
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Quantum StorNext
Ranking in File System Software
11th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the File System Software category, the mindshare of DDN EXA5 is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quantum StorNext is 3.6%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
File System Software
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2544219 - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
21%
Government
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

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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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Also Known As

EXA5
StorNext, Quantum StorNext File System, StorNext File System
 

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
StorNext enables multiple Windows, Linux and Apple workstations to access shared block storage over a Fibre channel network. With the StorNext file system installed, these computers can read and write to the same storage volume at the same time enabling what is known as a "file-locking SAN." StorNext is used in environments where large files must be shared, and accessed simultaneously by users without network delays, or where a file must be available for access by multiple readers starting at different times.
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Sample Customers

ICR, Recursion, Toyota Technical Development Corporation (TTDC), Deluxe, Buff Dubs
Nikoyo China, MTI Film, Swordfish
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