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We performed a comparison between Cisco Prime and HPE Intelligent Management Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Management Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Prime vs. HPE Intelligent Management Center Report (Updated: March 2024).
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"The solution provides data that allows us to time travel through logs and perform remote operations or troubleshooting.""Enables oversight in order to tweak and tune.""It helps us manage and monitor analytics and fix issues.""I have found the solution to be scalable.""The VLAN mapping function has been most impactful in simplifying our network management tasks.""Cisco Prime allows us to manage all the wireless controllers and access points.""Cisco Prime is user-friendly, so we are comfortable using it.""We use the solution to control the physical service station that is part of the SCADA network. We connect and control them remotely."

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"It's a very complete product with a lot of functionality.""The most useful feature is infrastructure monitoring including switches and servers.""One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations.""The most valuable feature is the interface and its ease of use."

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Cons
"The reporting feature of Cisco Prime should be improved.""The product's pricing can be cheaper.""They can also improve the management of more enterprise devices.""If you look at some of the wireless site-survey tools that are available in the commercial space, Cisco should include similar solutions, which would help our on-plant engineers when they're doing a site survey.""There is room for improvement in the Access layer.""The reporting could be simplified and the information made clearer to the user.""The solution has issues with real time monitoring of devices and NetFlow such as inadequate visualization for reports, sources, and destinations.""Cisco Prime needs to have lower prices and more customization options."

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"I would like to see additional modules included.""One notable deficiency is the lack of online support for the product.""The integration with other network devices needs improvement.""HPE Intelligent Management Center is a bit slow."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
  • "The price of Cisco Prime was reasonable because we purchased it as part of a Cisco One package. The package was a bundle of Cisco solutions together, such as Cisco ISE and CMX. The price is reasonable com compared to other solutions."
  • "You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."
  • "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
  • "I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
  • "If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."
  • "We update the license every five years."
  • "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
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  • "There are licensing costs and they are quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is not at all cheap, but it's reasonable compared to SolarWinds."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The VLAN mapping function has been most impactful in simplifying our network management tasks.
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement in the Access layer.
    Top Answer:I use Cisco Prime to work with VLANs, especially the VLANs that function in my daily business. I deploy security updates, iOS configurations, and configs on the access layer, routers, and switches. I… more »
    Top Answer:One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations.
    Top Answer:Despite its effectiveness in managing numerous switches and network equipment, it lacks diversity in models. It comes across as rather simplistic without additional modules, and while they have… more »
    Top Answer:I use it to oversee the administration of switches within our network infrastructure. The platform allows me to manage users efficiently, perform equipment backups, and generate reports.
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    Also Known As
    Cisco Prime Infrastructure
    HPE IMC
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    Overview

    Cisco Prime products deliver next-generation management by supporting an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience and integrated lifecycle operations across Cisco architectures, technologies, and networks.

    HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) is a comprehensive management platform that was built from the ground up to support the Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security (FCAPS) model. It provides features and functions that are designed for comprehensive management of the network infrastructure. IMC was designed to provide the following functions:

    • Supports the ITIL operational center of excellence IT practices model.
    • Uses a single-pane management paradigm to enable end-to-end business management of IT services
    • Provides scalability by supporting distributed and hierarchical system architectures, through additional operating system and database support.
    • Uses an SOA model to provide full resource, service, and user management.
    • Enables integration of traditionally separate management tools using a modular design.
    • Enables enterprises to expand their infrastructure management in scale and to seamlessly accommodate new technologies at the same time.
    Sample Customers
    Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company22%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    Mining And Metals Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Government13%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Educational Organization6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Government13%
    Educational Organization7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise65%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise57%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Prime vs. HPE Intelligent Management Center
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Prime vs. HPE Intelligent Management Center and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Cisco Prime is ranked 2nd in Network Management Applications with 34 reviews while HPE Intelligent Management Center is ranked 7th in Network Management Applications with 6 reviews. Cisco Prime is rated 7.8, while HPE Intelligent Management Center is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of Cisco Prime writes "Robust, cost-effective, and provides good visibility, but the scalability could improve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Intelligent Management Center writes "Efficient network management providing fast response times, user-friendly navigation and reliable performance monitoring". Cisco Prime is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager, Aruba Airwave, Huawei eSight and Fortinet FortiManager, whereas HPE Intelligent Management Center is most compared with Aruba Airwave, Cisco DNA Center, Huawei eSight, SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager and DX Spectrum. See our Cisco Prime vs. HPE Intelligent Management Center report.

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