HPE StoreOnce vs IBM Storage Protect comparison

The compared Hewlett Packard Enterprise and IBM solutions aren't in the same category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 in DS , with an average rating of 7.2, and holds a 18.6% mindshare in the category. IBM is ranked #13 in BRS , with an average rating of 7.3, and holds a 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of IBM users who would recommend it.

HPE StoreOnce

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93% willing to recommend

IBM Storage Protect

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3,847 Comparison Views

86% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

HPE StoreOnce

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

108

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (2nd), Disk Based Backup Systems (2nd)

IBM Storage Protect

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (13th)

Mindshare comparison

HPE StoreOnce and IBM Storage Protect aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. HPE StoreOnce is designed for Deduplication Software and holds a mindshare of 18.6%, down 19.6% compared to last year.
IBM Storage Protect, on the other hand, focuses on Backup and Recovery, holds 2.2% mindshare, up 2.1% since last year.

Deduplication Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE StoreOnce	18.6%
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)	27.4%
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager	14.0%
Other	40.0%

Deduplication Software

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM Storage Protect	2.2%
Veeam Data Platform	11.9%
Commvault Cloud	6.1%
Other	79.8%

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

Andrew Mcbeath

Technical Director of Managed IT Division at base2

Maximized storage capacity and minimized costs and an easy setup

Most of our client base is between fifty to five hundred end users. We occasionally recommend high-end HPE products for larger clients needing performance and reliability. Our clients predominantly use HPE StoreOnce for small business purposes in industries like dairy and finance Our clients have…

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Syed Habib

Head of Infrastructure Security (S.A.V.P) at EXIM Bank Ltd

Manageable and comprehensive and integrates robust backup features for core banking

It's adequate for my core banking, however, I am looking for another solution for all systems. It is not compatible with other operating systems like Windows or Linux, and lacks a consolidated dashboard from Browser Spectrum. This is why I am searching for another solution. The product also lacks any centralized graphical user interface (GUI), such as Jarek Pod, and I am limited to using a console-based text user interface, which my local partner handles completely.

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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

"If you have a large enough storage capacity then you can take an ample amount of data."

"The most valuable feature of HPE StoreOnce is the virtual drive."

"The implementation is not that complex for someone who has experience."

"Based on customer feedback, I rate it highly as one of the most stable products in the backup and archiving line compared to offerings like Data Domain or from Huawei and Lenovo."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its UI. The product's UI makes it easy for users to configure the tool."

"Recovery is important."

"HPE StoreOnce has high performance."

"The initial setup is one of the most user-friendly B2B user solutions. It's good, it's easy. Deployment usually takes less than one day. You only need one person for deployment and maintenance."

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"Good deduplication and compression features."

"Scalability: Our customers are able to grow the product without having to buy additional hardware, so it is very scalable."

"One of the features which is most interesting in Spectrum Protect is the ability to scale out to great environments. This is something that not many vendors have on the market."

"The tool proves invaluable in scenarios where systems need recovery, such as restoring damaged data."

"I find the whole product useful. The backup archive client, snapshot, spectrum for virtual environments are beneficial features."

"It scales from very small to very large. It is easily the most scalable product out there."

"The platform has valuable stability."

"Nothing beats this solution for file backup."

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Cons

"In terms of areas for improvement, I believe HPE StoreOnce could learn from competitors like Dell's Data Domain and ExtraHop in refining its architecture."

"The setup phase is not so simple that an end user can plug and play to make it operational."

"Hardware maintenance involves some downtime for backup destination storage which can be a problem for some."

"The solution could always be less expensive."

"The cost is at the forefront of everyone's mind."

"The user interface of HPE StoreOnce is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"They could provide more options for storage capacity."

"The solution's technical support should be faster."

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"Getting technical support all the necessary diagnostic information is still very painful."

"The solution's ability to integrate with a cloud solution is one area that needs improvement."

"It doesn't integrate with storage pools, with a normal pool. I'd like to see that."

"The solution should have better integration with VMware and with IBM Spectrum Protect Plus."

"They should have a proper technical support team serving the customers and get issues resolved earlier."

"I am not really impressed with the Level 1 support, but once I get past that and go to Level 2, then we will usually get some type of resolution."

"We would like to see cloud integration."

"For Spectrum Protect Plus, I would like to see more enhanced reporting features and integration with Spectrum Protect."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"HPE StoreOnce is cheaper compared to other solutions in the market."

"The solution's cost is above average."

"The product's pricing is medium."

"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten."

"There are costs for additional storage and space."

"The product is not expensive. It is available at a good price."

"With the same capacity of Data Domain and ExaGrid, which is 80 terabytes, HPE is the cheapest one."

"I rate the platform's pricing a seven out of ten."

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"We chose IBM Spectrum Protect, because they actually have something called MSP pricing, which means managed services provider pricing. The pricing was attractive, and it seems to be a platform that IBM is totally investing on in terms of new functions and new capabilities."

"The license model that they have at IBM, which is due to volume, from a certain volume onward is not the right license model."

"That's a hard estimate. It depends on the licensing, the hardware, and other stuff, but it is fairly expensive. It is generally more expensive than other solutions."

"Its licensing is complex, and its price is not really reasonable. It is on the expensive side. IBM, in general, is slightly expensive, but with IBM Spectrum for the virtual environment, they are looking into the aspect of helping customers with the cost and providing a cost-effective solution."

"IBM provides an open license policy, which is more like a gentlemen's agreement."

"The pricing is a little expensive for our current employer, so they want to move to a cheaper solution."

"We are paying for support and maintenance on a monthly basis."

"Regarding retro-compatibility of the product between versions, your data is always available and the ROI is unquestionable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	38
Midsize Enterprise	31
Large Enterprise	49

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	53
Midsize Enterprise	25
Large Enterprise	94

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE StoreOnce?

I think StoreOnce's deduplication technology is crucial for cost efficiency and faster recovery, especially for backup and data protection purposes.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreOnce?

The setup cost is rated as four out of ten.

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What needs improvement with HPE StoreOnce?

To improve HPE StoreOnce, I think if HPE generates new models with lower capacities than 80 terabytes, it would be beneficial for the market. We face a significant issue with the current offerings....

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What do you like most about IBM Storage Protect?

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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Storage Protect?

IBM Storage Protect is generally an expensive tool. However, with good contracts with IBM or its partners, the cost might not be so high. New customers can expect very high prices.

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What needs improvement with IBM Storage Protect?

One point for improvement for IBM Spectrum Protect is security, as IBM has not been investing as much as in the past. There is a need for additional layers of security to fill the gaps, which is wh...

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Comparisons

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) vs HPE StoreOnce

Compared 33% of the time

ExaGrid EX vs HPE StoreOnce

Compared 7% of the time

HPE Alletra Storage vs HPE StoreOnce

Compared 6% of the time

Dell PowerVault vs HPE StoreOnce

Compared 6% of the time

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs HPE StoreOnce

Compared 3% of the time

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IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs IBM Storage Protect

Compared 14% of the time

Veeam Data Platform vs IBM Storage Protect

Compared 14% of the time

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) vs IBM Storage Protect

Compared 12% of the time

Commvault Cloud vs IBM Storage Protect

Compared 10% of the time

Rubrik vs IBM Storage Protect

Compared 6% of the time

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Also Known As

HP StoreOnce

IBM Spectrum Discover

Overview

HP StoreOnce Backup is a data backup solution that provides a consistent, high-performance, scale-out architecture for your entire enterprise. Reduce the amount of backup data capacity by 95 percent, and choose between powerful dedicated appliances for data centers, or flexible virtual appliances for smaller and remote offices.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

IBM Storage Protect offers data protection and management to secure critical business information efficiently. It's designed to be a scalable and flexible solution for data backup, recovery, and archive needs in complex IT environments.

IBM Storage Protect delivers comprehensive data protection by integrating backup, recovery, and archiving functionalities. It supports a range of workloads and infrastructures, from on-premises to cloud environments, facilitating efficient data management. Its platform provides seamless scalability to meet evolving business needs, underpinned by reliable security measures. Organizations leverage its capabilities to ensure business continuity and minimize data loss risks, making it vital in a data-driven world.

What are the key features of IBM Storage Protect?

Advanced Data Protection: Offers robust encryption and data integrity for secure backup processes.
Scalability: Grows with your data demands, supporting large data volumes without compromising performance.
Cloud Integration: Seamlessly integrates with cloud platforms, enhancing backup strategies with hybrid options.
Automated Operations: Simplifies management tasks with automation, reducing manual intervention and errors.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating IBM Storage Protect?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces storage costs by optimizing backup processes and data retention strategies.
Data Safety: Ensures data accessibility and integrity during recovery efforts, building trust in data protection strategies.
Operational Efficiency: Boosts productivity through streamlined and automated backup management workflows.
Compliance Readiness: Helps maintain compliance with data protection regulations by providing thorough reporting and audit trails.

Industries like finance and healthcare implement IBM Storage Protect to safeguard sensitive information against threats. In financial services, it's crucial for maintaining client data confidentiality, while healthcare institutions use it to protect patient records, ensuring both accessibility and compliance with regulations.

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Sample Customers

Eurobank Serbia

CEMEX

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