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 #82. Broadcom holds a 1.6% 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

18th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

118

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (8th), Network Troubleshooting (7th), DX NetOps (1st)

Infraon IMS

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

82nd

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

55th

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 September 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of DX Spectrum is 1.6%, up from 1.0% 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	1.6%
Infraon IMS	0.6%
Other	97.8%

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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

"The Global Collections are what I found to be most valuable. With the Global Collections, you're able to organize and categorize devices into "folders," or functional groups and categories, so that it doesn't matter which SpectroSERVER those devices are on."

"Without a doubt the most valuable feature of this solution is its scalability."

"It is an excellent tool for monitoring, managing event correlation, and providing integration with other tools."

"If we can be proactive, we maintain maximum uptime of our network infrastructure."

"Spectrum is great for root cause analysis. It has excellent correlation event management. Spectrum's stability and scalability are also amazing."

"Everything being centrally located in one infrastructure management tool allows anyone anywhere, between the IT help desk, to Windows teams, Unix teams, or the network team to see exactly what devices are causing the issue, as well as the severity of those issues."

"Out of all of the CA products that we use, I would say this is the most stable."

"Spectrum is a very stable product."

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"Infraon IMS allows us to do several things from a single window, which is important to us."

"Their discovery is very quick and they have a CSV file upload mechanism that allows you to onboard five thousand devices a day."

"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."

"Our response time is within 30 minutes for any support. This solution provides alerts immediately, so we are within our SLA, giving efficiency to our support."

"We use the solution to automatically trigger processes to help us resolve issues. The whole IT process has been automated, such as trying to map all the users and the escalation process. So, if any issue happens, we get an SMS and WhatsApp of the report. If there is a critical issue this has to be sorted out, like the entire data center being down, then there is an alarm."

"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."

"The most valuable feature is alerting. We get email alerts when a link is down that tell us which device is having a problem."

"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."

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Cons

"A better integration with the UIM, as far as being able to do root cause analysis and that type of analytics."

"Every versions running on Windows Server 2008 (R2) that I've worked after that (versions 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4) have had some issues either with OneClick/Spectro Server communication (hanged alarms for instance) or with global loss of SNMP communication with network devices, or DDMdb increasing indefinitely or with some unexplainable SSDB crashes."

"In my opinion, it's the documentation that I find is not up to the mark."

"It's very difficult to use and customize. In order to maintain the software, we need specialized help."

"Since the acquisition by Broadcom, we have not had such a good experience with licensing and pricing. Since they were bought by Broadcom, every sales contract is getting complicated."

"There's a little bit of complexity to the initial install because you're dealing with operating systems. You have to make sure all the prerequisites are done, anti-virus exceptions, etc. Then there's the bringing it up and then there's discovery of the network and setting that up. It takes time."

"The report area is very poor and we cannot work properly with additional information and the custom reports."

"CA Broadcom support is very bad—one of the worst."

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"I would like to have the option to add a new device or meet with the next release. Right now, it needs to be done from the backend which results in a heavy reliance on R&D."

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

"We have enquired if there are any possibilities of monitoring non-IPBS devices."

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

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

"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."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"DX Spectrum's pricing is neither expensive nor cheap."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

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

"Since the acquisition by Broadcom, we have not had such a good experience with licensing and pricing. Since they were bought by Broadcom, every sales contract is getting complicated. It's very complicated, and it's much more expensive than before. It's not a good pricing strategy from Broadcom."

"The price is good enough to expect an ideal solution. It's expensive."

"In general, the license cost will be about 30% of the total TCO for this tool (hardware/support team, OS costs, and OS management)."

"Spectrum is expensive."

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Construction Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Outsourcing Company

14%

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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