DX Spectrum vs Infraon IMS comparison

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Broadcom and EverestIMS are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Broadcom is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.5, while EverestIMS is ranked #84. Broadcom holds a 1.7% mindshare in NMS, compared to EverestIMS’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of EverestIMS users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

DX Spectrum and Infraon IMS compete in the network management solutions category, with Infraon IMS providing a cost-effective alternative to the pricier DX Spectrum. Infraon IMS seems to have the upper hand for organizations focused on budgeting due to its flexible pricing model.

Features: DX Spectrum offers robust network topology views, comprehensive fault management, and extensive device compatibility. It provides automated device discovery and integrates seamlessly with CA products. Infraon IMS is noted for its customizable dashboards, straightforward role-based access, and WAN infrastructure monitoring with flexible drill-down capabilities.

Room for Improvement: DX Spectrum needs a modernized web-based interface and better integration with third-party tools. It also faces issues with reliance on Java, impacting usability and updates. Infraon IMS could enhance AI predictive features and improve its GUI for easier configuration. Licensing clarity and handling larger asset loads effectively are other areas for enhancement.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both DX Spectrum and Infraon IMS offer on-premises deployment. Infraon IMS is highly rated for customer service with responsive technical support. DX Spectrum has strong technical support expertise but is criticized for slower response times post-Broadcom acquisition, with a strong community support network aiding problem-solving.

Pricing and ROI: DX Spectrum has higher costs, typically chosen by large enterprises due to its extensive features that provide significant ROI. Infraon IMS offers more affordable, feature-specific pricing, making it budget-friendly for various enterprise sizes with flexible licensing that aligns with financial and operational needs.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

DX Spectrum

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

16th

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

16th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

118

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (7th), Network Troubleshooting (7th), DX NetOps (1st)

Infraon IMS

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

84th

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

57th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Server Monitoring (32nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (50th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of DX Spectrum is 1.7%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infraon IMS is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
DX Spectrum	1.7%
Infraon IMS	0.6%
Other	97.7%

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PinchasAlbalya

Network Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees

Monitoring has become centralized and management now sees real‑time health of key network assets

The time investment required is significant, not because of difficulty but because of the need for free time to invest in it. We need to get the knowledge. We know there are many options, but we took an external vendor to install and make the customization. If we want to make others changes without paying for customization, we need to learn it deeply by ourselves. The tutorials are very complicated. They could work on that area. The tutorial part could be more simplified. I know there are many explanations, and you can get help or documents in one click on the current page in the product, but it is not very clear. If you want to do something new that you did not see from the vendor in the installation, it is not very simple. The documents are good for people that know how to operate the product well, but for new users, it is not simple.

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it_user1734441

Networking Head at Birla Corporation Ltd

Good statistical reporting, provides alerts via email, helpful support

The reporting capabilities are good. We have to manually configure reports based on what data we require. For example, it can show the downtime for uptime for a device. Once we configure the profile for each report, we can download it. We use Infraon to automatically trigger processes to help resolve issues when they are detected. For example, it will automatically raise a ticket and send an email to our ISP when it detects that a link is down. When a process is triggered automatically, we run one of the pre-configured scripts. We have not created any of the scripts ourselves but rather, only use the ones that are provided. These scripts are important because we use them for generating reports and emailing alerts, which are also used for auditing purposes. For example, our IT department has been improved because Infraon automatically creates reports that show our site uptime and downtime. We can see which site has more bandwidth utilization, link utilization, and link problems. It will show us what other devices are in the environment, which ones we need to replace, and how many sessions are being created. This solution assists us with our billing because we have many critical locations, and these need to have one hundred percent uptime, every month of the year. We generate reports monthly, quarterly, and yearly, which we then submit to management to cite the total uptime. Based on this, the billing is done. With respect to the learning curve, this tool is easy to learn because there is a lot of training material included. I suggest that the entire team learn to use it, rather than just one person, because it will make the tool more effective for the organization.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Spectrum does such a great job of discovering our network that we have a high confidence in what our inventory is and because of that we're confident in the reporting we get."

"I switched from Spectrum to Nimsoft because it's a better product for me."

"We were able to standardize the internal processes across all internal departments, resulting in almost an elimination of non-standard process flows through our organization."

"It will aid in troubleshooting and daily operations, and is invaluable in fault resolution."

"The fault management is perfect."

"It creates transparency and makes everything work by being more transparent."

"Scalable and stable network monitoring tool with a simple setup."

"The most valuable feature is the auto-discovery, which is nice because you don't have to do anything to add a new component."

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"We have definitely seen ROI since we first implemented Infraon, three years ago, as it has given us clarity and helped us with compliance during audits."

"Overall, it's a wonderful one-stop ITSM solution for infrastructure."

"Being an engineering product, the customization is easy for us compared to SolarWinds and ManageEngine."

"If you are looking for the best product with the best price, Infraon is the best product."

"It is a stable product; after the initial configuration, you don't have to tweak it much, and all systems of Everest IMS work perfectly."

"The role-based dashboards provide data points and charts and topology diagrams in a single window. It's like a spider web, where the application, connectivity, and everything is defined for each user of those applications."

"Once we installed this central system, our site engineers who provide the data started believing in the data's accuracy."

"The feature that I like the most and the best part is the customization."

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Cons

"There should be better integration with other Broadcom products, like network performance manager. Currently, for every part of a product, you need a separate server environment. You have something for Spectrum, you have something for network performance, and you have something for NetFlow. There are a lot of islands and server farms with different technologies. They should be redeveloped to get one platform for all."

"The Spectrum OneClick is a Java-based client, and that's aging."

"SpectroSERVER and reporting databases can grow quickly if you don't keep track of trap storms; this can cause SpectroSERVER to crash and performance issues with reporting."

"Reporting and network bandwidth monitoring features need to be improved."

"I would like to see more integrations with other products."

"I would say integration between performance monitoring and CA Spectrum, as well as improved graphing capabilities."

"Code is very complex."

"The price of DX Spectrum is not competitive when compared to other solutions, such as SolarWinds. The high price has caused us to lose many deals."

More DX Spectrum cons

"The graphical view of the topology does not show us all of the connectivity in our network, which is something that could be improved."

"Technical support could use some improvement in terms of their response times and diagnostic accuracy."

"I would like to see an integrated view of Infraon IMS and Infraon Desk. It would be very helpful if that were integrated into the solution."

"This solution is available in SaaS. The reason why we have not gone to SaaS is they do not have a country-specific separation of assets."

"There might be some features in other products that are currently not there in Everest IMS and can be included. I have not yet compared it with any other product."

"The GUI is in need of improvement. It is not drag-and-drop or easy to use."

"This solution is available in SaaS. The reason why we have not gone to SaaS is they do not have a country-specific separation of assets. There are GDPR and other requirements that might require country-specific sensitive information to be filtered as well as other things that need to be taken care of. Normally, if we need to do any compliance, like ISO27000 compliance, they don't have such a report within their system. This kind of report is missing from their SaaS. That is one of the reasons that we have gone to the on-prem version, where I am assured that my data is secure."

"Email support is a bit slow. Once you drop an email, it takes time."

More Infraon IMS cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of some of these products are a little cost prohibitive, which is unfortunate. We have to find lower cost solutions for some of the things that we have to pull in. For the most part, CA has capabilities in pretty much everything that you would need. You just have to figure out where are you going to spend the most money for what you have to actually get done. You can do all these things but, which ones do you have to do? And that's hard to choose sometimes because you want to do them all."

"DX Spectrum's pricing depends on the license number. It is affordable."

"It is expensive compared to other tools in the market."

"The product, support, and maintenance are all expensive, which is another reason that we are switching to another solution."

"The price is very high."

"It’s a great tool, but an expensive one. Learn how to use it properly."

"Currently, a perpetual license but some services are moving to a subscription"

"It is very pricey. With the current trend of enterprises moving towards cheaper and more modern looking solutions like ManageEngine, SevOne, ServicePilot, and Paesller."

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"If you are looking for the best product with the best price, Infraon is the best product. We evaluated five to six products and finally felt Infraon was better because of the pricing model, especially because it was more flexible."

"I think that the pricing for this solution is reasonable and varies by number of devices."

"The pricing is reasonable, given the features that they provide."

"We pay for a number of devices on the accounts and since it is on-premises, we pay the maintenance charges for the year."

"The cost model is within our budget. I have less than 180 critical assets, but the moment that I have 1,000 assets, then the license model is totally different. I don't know whether they are capable of handling that kind of a load. They could revisit the licensing model."

"Licensing is calculated on a per-user basis."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

17%

Outsourcing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	25
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	90

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DX Spectrum?

The price is very, very high.

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What needs improvement with DX Spectrum?

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What is your primary use case for DX Spectrum?

The university purchased DX Spectrum, called ICE. DX Spectrum NAC is working for us only on Cisco 9200 switches. It is not working on any other switch like C1000 or HG or any 2960X. Even other Cisc...

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What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?

It actually depends on the exact purpose or requirements. Some tools are better for only network devices while others are better from a cloud monitoring or APM monitoring perspective. You can check...

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Also Known As

CA Spectrum

Everest IMS

Overview

DX Spectrum is a comprehensive network monitoring tool designed for scalability and accuracy. With features like fault management, topological mapping, and customizability, it addresses network issues effectively while ensuring reliable infrastructure oversight.

Known for its robust capabilities, DX Spectrum excels in fault management and network monitoring, offering features such as Global Collections and Event Correlation for precise issue detection. This scalability allows it to monitor large infrastructures efficiently using SNMP traps. Automated device discovery and seamless integrations with tools like SOI and Zabbix enhance its functionality, providing users with a streamlined experience. The interface allows for deep visibility and is supported by REST API for improved integration and automation.

What are the key features of DX Spectrum?

Fault Management: Identifies and manages network faults efficiently.
Topological Mapping: Offers a graphical representation of network topology.
Customizability: Provides extensive options to tailor the tool to specific needs.
Global Collections: Enhances issue detection across networks.
Event Correlation: Reduces false alerts by correlating network events.
Scalability: Manages large networks with SNMP traps.
Automated Discovery: Automatically identifies and integrates devices into monitoring.
REST API: Facilitates seamless integration and automation.

Why should users consider DX Spectrum in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Increases efficiency through automation and integration.
Deep Visibility: Provides comprehensive network visibility and control.
Reliability: Ensures stable and reliable network operations.
Integration Capabilities: Works seamlessly with multiple external tools.
Customizability: Allows customization to meet specific monitoring needs.
Proactive Management: Supports proactive issue resolution with accurate notifications.

DX Spectrum finds extensive applications across industries for network infrastructure monitoring. It is vital in sectors where maintaining service uptime and quickly resolving network faults is critical. Organizations leverage its configuration management, alarm/event management, and integration capabilities to maintain smooth network operations, especially in environments with large and complex network infrastructures.

Broadcom

Infraon IMS offers network monitoring with real-time dashboards, customizable GUIs, and integrated tools, supporting device management and workflow automation efficiently.

Infraon IMS delivers stable performance with features tailored for easy customization and detailed network management. Users benefit from real-time monitoring through role-based dashboards and integrated ticketing tools. However, improvements in reporting, GUI usability, and AI integration are needed. Challenges include monitoring non-IPBS devices and improving connectivity visibility. Users require seamless Infraon Desk integration, ease of device addition, and enhanced topology views.

What are the key features of Infraon IMS?

Stable Performance: Provides consistent network oversight.
Customizable Dashboards: Role-based, interactive GUIs for tailored views.
Real-Time Monitoring: Comprehensive network visibility and alerts.
Workflow Automation: Streamlines operational processes.
Configuration Backup: Ensures data integrity and easy recovery.
Granular Reporting: Delivers detailed insights and analysis.
Intuitive Interface: Enhances user interaction and experience.
Quick Device Discovery: Facilitates effective network management.
Email Alerts: Keeps users informed on device status.
CSV Upload: Manages high-volume device data efficiently.

What benefits do users find in Infraon IMS?

Centralized Access: Simplifies firewall and device management.
Enhanced IT Management: Improved monitoring of uptime, downtime, and utilization.
Flexible Deployment: Support for global locations with cloud and on-premises options.
Link Monitoring Automation: Boosts operational efficiency.

In industries like IT infrastructure and data center management, Infraon IMS is utilized for network monitoring and managing key components such as leased lines and firewalls. Its capabilities aid diverse geographical locations in overseeing data centers, offering centralized monitoring and access to critical infrastructure.

EverestIMS

Sample Customers

National Informatics Centre India, Banese, Olympus, AlphaServe Technologies, Sicredi

Airtel, BSNL, BlackBox Corporation, ACT, Geojit, Canara Bank, Federal Bank, Corporation Bank, Birla Corporation, CESC Limited, Mphasis, GAIL, Udaan, Cowrks, SEBI, PowerGrid, ION, Summit Communications, National Information Technology Center (Nepal), Bhutan National Bank, Servion T, Greenlam, Translab Technologies, CMSIT Services, Nelco, HPCL, Navitas Life Sciences etc.

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