Key DCIM features
Asset visualization: rack views, 3D visualization. Capacity management: space, power, and cooling capacity tracking. Environmental monitoring: temperature, humidity, leaks, air quality. Energy analytics: PUE, power distribution.
Criteria for choosing DCIM
Integration: with monitoring, CMDB, DCOS, and other systems. Scalability: from small to large data centers. Usability: an intuitive UI. Automation: auto-discovery and workflows. Key advantages: a unified view of physical infrastructure, capacity-planning optimization, energy analytics, and IT-operations integration.