Brightlayer DCIM vs EkkoSense
Brightlayer DCIM
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| Figure | Brightlayer DCIM | EkkoSense |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Data Center Infrastructure Management Software | 7.8 (#7) | 7.1 (#19) |
| Integrations | Eaton says the software can integrate with VMware, building management systems, asset management or CMDB systems, and service desk or ITSM systems; it can also be combined with Brightlayer EPMS and Distributed IT software. | EkkoSense says it interfaces with third-party devices using Modbus and SNMP and can also communicate via oBIX. |
| Purpose | Brightlayer DCIM monitors, manages and controls data center power, space, cooling and operational resources, including servers, UPSs, PDUs and computer room air conditioners. | EkkoSense’s Data Center Operations Intelligence platform combines thermal, power, capacity, and space data into a shared operational picture and uses AI to prioritize actions. |
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Brightlayer DCIM
Brightlayer DCIM monitors, manages, and controls data center power, space, cooling, and operational resources, including servers, UPSs, PDUs, and computer room air conditioners. Eaton describes it for enterprise, colocation, hyperscale, and edge environments. It tracks power use, space allocation, and cooling performance, with real-time data and automated alerts. Dashboards show near-real-time KPIs such as power usage effectiveness and capacity utilization. Users can create 2D and 3D visualizations, floor plans, rack elevations, charts, and reports. The software also tracks IT and OT assets through their lifecycle, including service history, warranty, and compliance. Eaton lists integrations with VMware, building management, asset management or CMDB, and service desk or ITSM systems. Its device library has more than 30,000 models from hundreds of manufacturers; custom models for unlisted devices are available using SNMP, Modbus, or BACnet with annual support. Deployment commonly uses a virtual-environment server, with traditional server and cloud options also listed. Pricing is on request through an Eaton reseller.