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openDCIM

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Spec score 7.5 #15 of 24 in Data Center Infrastructure Management Software

What it is

openDCIM is a free, web-based application for tracking data center inventory and managing physical infrastructure. Its stated goals include following assets across multiple rooms and managing space, power, and cooling. Custom image maps can show clickable cabinet zones with overlays for power, space, temperature, and weight capacity. The application maps power paths from devices through strips and panels to source feeds, and network links to devices classified as switches. It reports fault tolerance and can simulate the effect of a panel or source-feed outage. Integrations include intelligent power strips and UPS devices from APC, Geist Manufacturing, Liebert, and Server Technologies; OIDs can be updated for other manufacturers. Built on MySQL, it supports report building and exporting data to other applications. Multiple user-rights levels are available, with authentication through Apache or LDAP. It is GPL v3 software for on-premises use. Hosting requirements include Linux, Apache 2.x or higher with SSL, MySQL 5.x or higher, PHP 8.0 or higher, and a web-based client.

Spec sheet

Purpose
openDCIM is a free, web based data center infrastructure management application for tracking data center inventory.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
Support
The project directs questions to GitHub Discussions and IRC, and says paid support contracts are typically based on hourly rates that vary by requested work.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
License
The software is released under the GPL v3 license.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
Access control
The software supports multiple levels of user rights, and the site says authentication is required, either through Apache or LDAP.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
API status
The features page lists a RESTful API as in development; the FAQ says an API was implemented with version 4.x or later.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
Connections
The features page lists mapping power connections from devices through power strips and panels to source feeds, and mapping network connections to devices classified as switches.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
Data and reporting
The application is built on MySQL, which the site says supports report building and exporting data to other applications.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
Fault tolerance
It reports fault tolerance status and simulates the impact of a panel or source feed outage.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
Hosting requirements
The current system requirements specify Linux, Apache 2.x or higher with SSL enabled, MySQL 5.x or higher, PHP 8.0 or higher, and a web based client.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
Inventory and capacity
Its stated goals include physical asset tracking across multiple rooms and management of space, power, and cooling.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
Mapping
Features include custom image maps with clickable cabinet zones and overlay layers for power, space, temperature, and weight capacity.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
Power integrations
It integrates with intelligent power strips and UPS devices from APC, Geist Manufacturing, Liebert, and Server Technologies, and OIDs can be updated for other manufacturers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
Project organization
The openDCIM Foundation, Inc. is described as a not-for-profit corporation formed to manage the project and cover hosting and publicity expenses.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org
Release listing
The downloads page lists version 23.04 dated October 15, 2023 as its newest released version.Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Free web based application · GPL v3 Read 2 Oct 2026 · opendcim.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Tracks assets across multiple rooms.
  • Maps power, space, temperature, and weight capacity.
  • Can simulate panel or source-feed outages.
  • Supports multiple user-rights levels.
  • Free under GPL v3.

Limits

  • Requires Linux hosting.
  • Requires Apache with SSL, MySQL, and PHP.
  • Authentication must use Apache or LDAP.

Who it suits

openDCIM suits teams tracking assets and capacity across data center rooms who can host a Linux-based web application. It may be useful where mapping power connections, monitoring capacity, and outage impact matter.

Verdict

openDCIM covers inventory, capacity, mapping, and power-path visibility in an on-premises application. Its Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP requirements make the hosting setup an important consideration.

Where Specifiction places it

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