Brightlayer DCIM
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Global Site Management
7.0#3 in data center infrastructure management softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebWindows
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| Fact | Brightlayer DCIM | Global Site Management |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland | Youngsville, North Carolina, United States |
| 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. | Norlinx says GSM commonly uses SNMP, JSON, BACnet, and Modbus and can accommodate other protocols; it integrates IT and facility devices including PDUs, sensors, servers, switches, and storage. |
| Purpose | Brightlayer DCIM monitors, manages and controls data center power, space, cooling and operational resources, including servers, UPSs, PDUs and computer room air conditioners. | Global Site Management is data center infrastructure management software for data center operations, capacity planning, and risk mitigation. |
Brightlayer DCIM plans
- Brightlayer DCIMPriced on request
Global Site Management plans
- GSMpowerliteFree
- GSMenterprisePriced on request
- GSMessentialPriced on request
- GSMprofessionalPriced on request
Pick Brightlayer DCIM if…
It suits organizations managing enterprise, colocation, hyperscale, or edge data centers. Consider it if you need to track infrastructure capacity, equipment, and lifecycle information in one system.
Pick Global Site Management if…
GSM suits data center teams managing infrastructure, power, environmental conditions, capacity, and assets. Smaller facilities and pilot programs may consider the no-cost GSMpowerlite plan.