Why consider data deduplication?
How effectively you manage backup of important data assets is critical to business success, especially as backup windows shrink and data requirements skyrocket. That’s why data deduplication is such an important technology to consider in your overall data protection strategy.

1. Data deduplication reduces the amount of disk space you need for backup by 90% or more. That means dramatic savings in space, power, cooling and overall costs. With deduplication, you keep much more backup data on fast-recovery RAID arrays than with any conventional disk backup system. You get fast, reliable backup and restores, increase the number of recovery points, yet use less disk capacity.
   
   
2. Data deduplication reduces the network bandwidth needed for replication by 90% or more. Deduplication provides automated DR and site-loss protection using existing networks, reduced media handling (especially in distributed environments), and lower costs. It finally makes WAN-based replication a practical solution for DR protection.

Quantum has long been an innovator in disk-based backup and data deduplication technology. We developed the pioneering patent for variable-length block data deduplication, and we provide data deduplication solutions that protect a full range of environments – from small distributed offices to the largest enterprise data centers.

Quantum offers disk backup and remote replication solutions that leverage the industry’s most advanced data deduplication technology, providing:

• Industry-leading performance to help you complete critical jobs during short backup windows
• Let’s you choose the right deduplication policy for each specific application or business
• Direct tape creation for fast, automated creation of removable media
• A high-availability architecture to eliminate single points of failure
• Scalability to match the needs of the distributed enterprise

Quantum’s solutions allow data deduplication technology to become part of a complete backup and retention solution set that also includes conventional disk backup, tape, replication, and encryption, all supported with common management tools and consolidated service and support.

The resources listed below will provide you with more in-depth information about Quantum’s Data Deduplication technology and the solutions we provide.

Gartner Group Video
Learn In-depth Information from industry experts on Data Deduplication Technology and how it can benefit your organization’s backup and DR challenges

- Dave Russell, Research VP, Gartner
- Janae Lee, VP Marketing, Quantum

Forrester Wave Research
The Forrester Wave Research places Quantum in the “Leader’s category

Enterprise Strategy Group
Experiencing Data Deduplication: Improving Efficiency and Reducing Capacity Requirements

- Heidi Biggar, Analyst

ESG Lab Validation Report
Quantum DXi-Series Disk Backup and Remote Replication Appliances with Data Deduplication Technology

- Brian Garrett, Technical Director, ESG Lab

Taneja Group
Quantum Establishes Itself as a Formidable Player in Data Deduplication

- Arun Taneja, President and Consulting Analyst

Quantum & You
Customer Reference Brochure

Case Studies

• Quantum DXi3500 Saves Virtual Iron Time & Money with 95% Reduction in Backup Volume
  
  
• Genazzano College Uses Quantum Data Deduplication to Reduce Backup Times by 80 Percent
  
  
• Data Deduplication and Replication Gives AIG Better Backups and Enhanced Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
  
  
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons Takes Backup off the Critical List with Quantum’s Deduplication Technology
  
  
• University of St. Thomas uses Quantum Data Deduplication Technology to Cut Backup Time in Half
  
  
• Rust Consulting Uses Quantum Data Deduplication to Cut Backup Time in Half and Slash File Restore Times from Hours to Minutes

White Papers

• Data Deduplication Background: A Technical White Paper
  
  
• D2D2T Backup Architectures and the Impact of Data Deduplication
  
  
• ESG’s Data Protection Brief: Quantum Ships DXi7500 Enterprise Disk System

Flash
Quantum’s Data Deduplication Overview – Animated Flash providing an in-depth overview of Quantum’s Data Deduplication technology

Podcast
Steve Whitner, of Quantum’s DXi-Series management team, talks with the “Run As Radio” show about Data Deduplication – Download Podcast

Technical Brief
DXi-Series Disk Backup Systems with Data Deduplication: Providing Comprehensive Data and System Integrity

Data Deduplication technology dramatically increases the power of disk to support backup, data retention and disaster recovery planning. From the DXi-Series disk-based backup and replication appliances to the highly portable GoVault Data Protection solution, Quantum has data deduplication solutions for enterprises of any size.