DDN vs Scality: Enterprise Storage in India
DDN vs Scality Enterprise Storage India
DDN is built for AI and HPC speed. Scality is built for scalable object and backup storage. Two different jobs. We size and ship both from Vashi.
DDN vs Scality at a glance
Both brands in one view. Where each one wins, and where the ASP network changes the answer.
DDN
- Type
- High-performance file and parallel storage (EXAScaler, Infinia)
- Best fit
- AI training, HPC, GPU pipelines, analytics
- Strength
- Extreme throughput and low latency at scale
- India footprint
- Powers Yotta’s sovereign AI cloud; Make in India storage line
- Support model
- Annual maintenance, typically 15 to 20% of hardware value
- India support
- Through Sirius Star, Vashi-based team
Scality
- Type
- Software-defined object and file (RING, ARTESCA)
- Best fit
- Backup, archive, petabyte data lakes
- Strength
- Scale, durability and low storage cost
- Protocols
- S3-first, plus NFS and SMB
- Hardware
- Agnostic, standard x86 servers you choose
- India support
- Through Sirius Star, Vashi-based team
The DDN and Scality ranges Sirius Star supplies
Two picks from each brand. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
DDN EXAScaler (AI400X3, ES400X2)
Parallel filesystem appliances that feed GPUs and HPC clusters at extreme throughput. The storage under large AI training runs.
- NVMe, SSD and HDD tiering
- Very high throughput per appliance
- Powers Yotta’s sovereign AI cloud in India
DDN Infinia
DDN’s newer platform aimed at the enterprise-shaped gap in its AI storage line, for mixed AI and data workloads.
- Built for AI data pipelines
- Multi-tenant and secure
- Scales with GPU estates
Scality RING
Object and file storage that scales to petabytes on hardware you choose. The workhorse for large archives and data lakes.
- Independent scale-out to petabytes
- Runs on standard x86
- Multi-site durability
Scality ARTESCA
Lighter, S3-native object storage for smaller, faster deployments and modern backup targets.
- S3 Object Lock immutability
- Validated with Veeam v12
- 20 to 440 TB usable sweet spot
DDN vs Scality: feature by feature
The specifics that decide the buy, for the Indian buyer.
| Feature | DDN | Scality |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | High-performance parallel and file storage for AI and HPC | Software-defined object and file storage (RING, ARTESCA) |
| Primary use | Feeding GPUs, HPC clusters and real-time analytics | Backup targets, archives, and large S3 data lakes |
| Design goal | Extreme throughput and low latency | Scale, durability and low cost per TB |
| Protocols | Parallel filesystem (Lustre-based EXAScaler), NFS | S3-first, plus NFS and SMB |
| Hardware | DDN appliances, tuned as one stack | Hardware-agnostic; standard x86 servers you choose |
| Encryption and immutability | Depends on model and add-ons; check per platform | S3 Object Lock immutability, CORE5 resilience |
| India presence | Make in India storage line; powers Yotta sovereign AI cloud | Deployed globally; supplied and sized in India by Sirius Star |
| Pricing shape | Premium; appliance plus annual maintenance | Quote-based, pay-as-you-grow; lower entry |
| Best known for | AI and HPC performance density | Object storage at scale for the enterprise |
Which one for what
The clean decision guide for common Indian B2B scenarios. Pick the row that fits.
You are training or serving large AI models
DDN. Its parallel storage is built to keep GPUs busy, which is where Scality is not aimed.
You need a backup and archive tier that scales
Scality. It is certified with your backup tools and is designed for cheap, durable capacity.
You run HPC or heavy analytics
DDN. Extreme throughput and low latency are the whole point of the platform.
You want hardware choice and no lock-in
Scality. It runs on standard x86, so you pick the servers.
You need data sovereignty for regulated AI work
DDN. It already backs India’s sovereign AI cloud, so the reference exists.
How Sirius Star sizes DDN or Scality
Free review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.
Workload review
Free 30-min call. We map your data, growth, and the backup tools you run.
Both brands quoted
Written quote in 24 working hours. Itemised. GST broken out.
Sizing and cutover plan
We size capacity and plan the migration so your backup jobs keep running.
Deploy and support
Delivered from Vashi. One escalation path after go-live.
Choosing AI and enterprise storage in India
- When you actually need AI-grade parallel storage
- How to size an object backup tier so it grows cleanly
- What to check on India warranty and support before you sign
- A simple worksheet for throughput, capacity and growth
DDN vs Scality in India FAQ
Common questions Indian buyers ask. Answers grounded in current sources.
Is DDN or Scality better for AI storage in India?
Can these run on our own hardware?
Which one is the backup and archive target?
Do you support DDN and Scality in India?
How does pricing compare?
AI speed or storage scale?
Tell us the workload. If it is GPUs and HPC, we talk DDN. If it is backup and archive at scale, we talk Scality. Straight answer, either way.
Pair this on one PO
What buyers typically add to a Sirius Star order.
Related reading from the Sirius Star blog
Long-form context from our team.
Sources referenced
- DDN A3I vs Scality RING (2026)– peerspot.com
- Scality: What Buyers Need to Know (2026)– rfp.wiki
- Scality ARTESCA + Veeam unified appliance– storagereview.com
- DDN targets enterprise-shaped hole in its AI storage offer– computerweekly.com
- Analyzing products from the leading object storage vendors– techtarget.com
- DDN vs Scality | Gartner Peer Insights– gartner.com