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    Plixer Scrutinizer

    Score6 out of 10
    N/APlixer is a developer of network management software with a focus on network traffic analysis, network security, threat detection and network optimization, headquartered in Kennebunk, Maine. Plixer Scrutinizer collects, analyzes, visualizes, and reports on data from every network conversation and digital transaction to deliver security and network intelligence.N/A

    Sunbird DCIM

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASunbird Software headquartered in New Jersey offers their DCIM Suite of applications, available a la carte, as a total DCIM suite, in an asset and capacity oriented bundle or bundled for environmental and power consumption monitoring. The suite includes tools like Asset, Capacity, Change, Energy, Environment, Power, as well as BI & Analytics, to provide end-to-end administrative control over the data center.

    $47.88

    per year per node

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    Plixer ScrutinizerSunbird DCIM
    Editions & Modules
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    Power IQ DCIM Monitoring
    $47.88
    per year per node
    dcTrack DCIM Operations
    $167.88
    per year per cabinet
    DCIM Suite Bundle
    $237.24
    per year per cabinet
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Plixer ScrutinizerSunbird DCIM
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    User Ratings
    Plixer ScrutinizerSunbird DCIM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    7.0
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    User Testimonials
    Plixer ScrutinizerSunbird DCIM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Plixer International
    If you need a network security forensic tool, this is a great fit. Scrutinizer collects everything you have configured as a target without losing data. If you need an in-depth analysis of your network flows, as in who is doing what with what this is a good fit. Scrutinizer translates a massive about of data into readable tables and reports.
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    Sunbird Software
    There are a few things that need work from flexibility within the asset process documentation. The interfacing with CMDB will be easier if the asset documentation had more flexibility in the standard fields. The product will support our need for a central depository of all assets, connections, and usage within our data centers, which at this time is managed by a spreadsheet with limited access. The ability to review and set goals of environmental and capacity has not been easy, with dcTrack this has become much easier than dealing with Excel tabs.
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    Pros
    Plixer International
    • Once configured, Scrutinizer gives an accurate overview of network activity.
    • Scrutinizer is able to collect flows from a variety of devices, you are not limited to Cisco.
    • DSCP based reporting, which is helpful when attempting to determine how good your wireless network is from a QoS perspective.
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    Sunbird Software
    • Inventory tracking.
    • Capacity planning.
    • Integration with PowerIQ - manages power, cooling and humidity status.
    • Provide power and network/SAN connect paths.
    • Statistics on the infrastructure within a given data center.
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    Cons
    Plixer International
    • The free version has some limitations that make an accurate evaluation difficult, every day at midnight the data is flushed and you start over.
    • If you are purchasing the appliance, you won't have admin access to it.
    • Reporting could use some polished graphics and advance filtering features.
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    Sunbird Software
    • Connectivity simplified.
    • Flexibility in port and connection definition.
    • Asset documentation of owners, project and responsible teams.
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    Support Rating
    Plixer International
    Support is support, they are either there or they are not. Scrutinizer support has been there every time I've needed them. They rely a bit too much on email correspondence, sometimes I want a voice to tell me what to do, and fast
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    Sunbird Software
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    Alternatives Considered
    Plixer International
    Scrutinizer is a faster and simpler deployment while still delivering the tools and reports needed to gain accurate view traffic and network usage. Its cheaper than most alternatives and daily use is focused on understanding data, not making config changes so you can understand data. Risk reduction and elimination is the primary focus, Scrutinizer helps you do that.
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    Sunbird Software
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    Return on Investment
    Plixer International
    • Scrutinizer is a great tool, extremely easy to implement, it lets you see your NetFlow without a large outlay.
    • WAN traffic monitoring gives you the ability to accurately predict the necessary bandwidth volume, you can now stop over buying.
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    Sunbird Software
    • Hard to say at this time what I will gain or the company will gain for the user but to understand all assets in a Data Center in a single location is a great tool for support and maintenance cost analysis.
    • To be able to see or understand the power needs of a given location provides the need of understanding cost impact under the different location cost models.
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    Screenshot of Full Power Path ManagementScreenshot of Isolated Cabinet View with Environmental ReportingScreenshot of Floor Map Search ResultsScreenshot of Zero-Configuration Business Intelligence DashboardsScreenshot of Multiple Floor Map ReportsScreenshot of Thermal Time Lapse Video