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Fluke Networks Etherscope vs. OpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi)

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Fluke Networks Etherscope

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AFluke Networks Etherscope is a network diagnostics tool, from Seattle-based Fluke Networks.N/A

    OpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi)

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AOpenText Network Node Manager i is a network management platform acquired by Micro Focus from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, and now supported by OpenText.N/A
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    Fluke Networks EtherscopeOpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi)
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    Fluke Networks EtherscopeOpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi)
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    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Fluke Networks EtherscopeOpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.5
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Fluke Networks EtherscopeOpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Fluke Corporation
    We used ours mainly to test the wireless. Wireless could be several different things so the preconfigured tests on this device allowed us to quickly eliminate certain areas and allowed us to focus on the real problem. It’s easy enough a PC Technician could use it.
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    OpenText
    Well-suited for large-scale deployment without needing more servers. Linux installation is quite stable, and Polling of a large number of devices is well managed. Less suited to Network Observability scenarios or cloud network monitoring.
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    Pros
    Fluke Corporation
    • The Fluke Networks Etherscope can test network speed performance on copper and fiber networks
    • The Fluke Networks Etherscope can detect network switches and also available and active ports.
    • The Fluke Networks Etherscope can check for bandwidth between two points quick and easy.
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    OpenText
    • Fault and Performance Monitoring
    • Performance Reporting
    • Alerting and Flexible threhsolds
    • Product stability
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    Cons
    Fluke Corporation
    • Battery life
    • Touch screen is slow to respond.
    • Operating System is slow.
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    OpenText
    • More out of the box monitoring parameters features
    • Improved GUI
    • Independent reporting functionality within NNMi
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    Usability
    Fluke Corporation
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    OpenText
    NNMi's user interface is described as well-designed and intuitive, making it easy for users to navigate and perform tasks quickly, thereby enhancing the overall user experience. The system offers a powerful network discovery mechanism that maps out your network's physical and virtual topology, enabling you to visualize connections between devices and identify potential issues. Fault monitoring is at its best. NNMi provides a unified environment for viewing faults, availability, and performance data, consolidating essential information into a single platform.
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    Support Rating
    Fluke Corporation
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    OpenText
    Support is long and arduous and often are unable to help resolve the issue. We often have to do escalations or duty manager to get things moved. Even with a technical account manager, we do not see much improvement from a support point of view. This is an area where Micro Focus has a lot of improvement to do.
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    Fluke Corporation
    We briefly tested a NetAlly LSPRNTR-300 LinkSprinter 300 Network Tester with WIFI and Distance to Cable Fault Indication and it was a worthy testing unit it but we quickly discovered that it did not offer the large range of testing in both the copper and fiber network drops, nor was it as complete with regard to wireless testing. But in it's defense it was not quite as pricy as the Fluke.
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    OpenText
    Even though there are many products in the market such as from Solarwinds, CA Spectrum (no DX Spectrum), PRTG that offers similar or even with more flexibility the fault and performance monitoring still Micro Focus is a very nice tool when it comes to Scalability and Stability with all necessary monitoring coverage. There is no external database required and hence less issues with integration.
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    Return on Investment
    Fluke Corporation
    • Very expensive for small business or school districts.
    • Battery Life is terrible not able to use it for an entire day.
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    OpenText
    • HP NNM is very good at producing root cause analysis. MTTR is reduced with NNM.
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