Sunbird dcTrack

What Sunbird dcTrack is

Sunbird dcTrack is data center infrastructure management software for asset, capacity, and change management. Its planning views show available rack space, power, network ports, and capacity in infrastructure devices such as UPSs, CRACs, and circuit panels. Rack management, power monitoring, and cooling monitoring are included. Version 9.3.5 adds tracking and modeling for liquid-cooling infrastructure, including coolant distribution units and manifolds. The UniversalConnector G2 enables bidirectional integrations with systems including ServiceNow, Cisco ACI, and Equinix SmartView. Its version 9.3.5 ServiceNow connector includes bidirectional circular updates, improved filtering, and inherited field mappings for child classes. Security features include role-based granular permissions and audit logs; identity support includes SAML 2.0, LDAP, Active Directory, and multi-tenancy. A mobile-friendly HTML5 interface works in mobile browsers without a thick client. Deployment options include hosted SaaS and an on-premises virtual server, with VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Linux KVM, and Amazon Web Services listed as platforms. A 30-day trial with your own data and an online demo are available. dcTrack DCIM Operations costs $19.50 a month, billed annually, with an annual upfront commitment and cabinet-based licensing.

Who it suits

dcTrack suits data center teams managing assets, capacity, and changes across racks and infrastructure equipment. Its capacity views, integrations, identity controls, and hosted or on-premises deployment options may fit organizations with varied operations and access requirements.

Limits

There is no free plan. The listed subscription requires an annual upfront commitment and is licensed by cabinets; it includes one cabinet license and two monitoring node licenses.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.sunbirddcim.com/.
2. Choose hosted SaaS or an on-premises virtual server deployment.
3. Request the free 30-day trial with your own data or use the free online demo.
4. Select dcTrack DCIM Operations, priced at $19.50 a month with annual billing and a cabinet-based license.
5. Use its web interface in a browser, including a mobile device browser.

Verdict

Pick dcTrack if you need data center asset, capacity, and change management with rack, power, cooling, and integration capabilities. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or cannot meet the annual upfront and cabinet-based licensing terms.