OpenDCIM
Data Center Infrastructure Management
Overview
OpenDCIM is a free, open-source DCIM solution that aims to provide a comprehensive tool for managing data center infrastructure. It covers aspects like asset tracking, rack space management, power and cooling capacity planning, and cable management. It is designed to be a community-driven alternative to expensive commercial DCIM suites.
✨ Key Features
- Graphical Data Center Layout
- Rack and Asset Management
- Power and Weight Capacity Management
- Cable and Network Connection Management
- Work Order System for Changes
- Integration with Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on full DCIM lifecycle, including power and cooling
- Graphical map of the data center floor
- Free and open-source
- Work order system for managing changes
Unique Value: Provides a complete, open-source DCIM suite for managing all aspects of a data center, from assets to power and cooling.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing the physical assets, power, and space of a small to medium-sized data center.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- General IT documentation outside the data center
- Automated network topology discovery
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more comprehensive DCIM features like power pathing and capacity planning than RackTables or NetBox, but with a less modern interface.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully featured open-source software.
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