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OpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi) vs. RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

    Score1 out of 10
    N/ANow from CommScope, the RUCKUS® ICX family of fixed form-factor switches work together to simplify network set-up and management, enhance security, and minimize troubleshooting, offered as low-latency, non-blocking architecture that provide throughput for demanding applications.

    $835

    Pricing
    OpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi)RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Editions & Modules
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    Compact Switch
    $835.00
    Port Switch
    $1,000.00
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    OpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi)RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    OpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi)RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    OpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi)RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    CommScope
    I love this switch for access and aggregate, especially due to the lack of needing reboots. [Other systems require this] reliable and stable platform.
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    Pros
    OpenText
    • Fault and Performance Monitoring
    • Performance Reporting
    • Alerting and Flexible threhsolds
    • Product stability
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    CommScope
    • They are relatively easy to configure and to maintain.
    • They have all of the high-end configuration capabilities as Cisco switches.
    • The switches have excellent performance and reliability.
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    Cons
    OpenText
    • More out of the box monitoring parameters features
    • Improved GUI
    • Independent reporting functionality within NNMi
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    CommScope
    • Licensing for the 10GB ports is a bit pricey, but that was 5 years ago, so things may have changed
    • The CLI commands are slightly different than typical Cisco commands
    • Their rack mounting was not the prettiest in the world
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    Usability
    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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    CommScope
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    Support Rating
    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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    CommScope
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    CommScope
    The switching holds up well against HP, Extreme, Juniper, et. al at the edge. Cost is also a huge factor, and played a part in the purchase. Not just for the switches themselves, but also optics can be purchased at a discount. Service delivery has been fantastic, and in 3 years I've not had to replace any of the brocade switches I've purchased.
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    Return on Investment
    OpenText
    • HP NNM is very good at producing root cause analysis. MTTR is reduced with NNM.
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    CommScope
    • Equipment just runs
    • Sometimes past EOL/EOS
    • Firmwares just work
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