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Product Backup Service Model 690 Disk-based Backup System Ex10000E File-interface Deduplication System Appliance FS-FDSSA101R1A StoreOnce Backup System D2D4324
Vendor Barracuda Networks ExaGrid Systems FalconStor HP
Price $9,999 $64,100, with 10G adapter $10,900 $149,999
Pros In-line, backup to cloud included, inexpensive. Easy to cluster,
high performance,
enterprise-class features.		 Easy expansion, quick setup,
nice feature set, inexpensive.		 Very fast, expandable,
enterprise-class features.
Cons Not
expandable.		 Relatively expensive. Relatively slow performance. Expensive.
Product DXi4520 Disk Deduplication Backup Appliance Compellent SAN system FAS 2040 System File Storage Controller
Vendor Quantum Dell NetApp Xiotech
Price $22,500. $50,000. $25,000 $62,000.
Pros Great reporting tools, fast,
easy setup, NAS functionality.		 Very efficient,
very fast,
easy to set up,
automated tiering.		 Easy setup, easy to cluster for great expandability,
enterprise features.		 Easily expandable,
uses any type of storage,
easy to setup.
Cons Somewhat expensive for capacity. Expensive. No major flaws. Less-efficient deduplication.
Scorecard
Category Barracuda ExaGrid FalconStor HP Quantum Compellent NetApp Xiotech
Functionality (30%) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3
Speed (25%) 3 4 3 5 4 4 4 3
Other features (20%) 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 4
Reporting (15%) 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 3
Usability and
documentation (10%)		 4 5 4 4 4 5 4 4
Total 3.4 4.1 3.55 4.25 3.8 4.1 4 3.3

* PERFORMANCE NOT TESTED. ** NEWLY ANNOUNCED SECURITY FEATURES WOLD RAISE THIS SCORE.
Scoring key: 5: Exceptional; 4: Very good; 3: Average; 2: Below average; 1: Subpar or not available.