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PROS

Infrastructure monitoring is useful, covering switches and servers.
HPE Intelligent Management Center is complete with extensive functionality.
It provides quick responses in critical situations.
IMC takes comprehensive backups of network devices.
Network devices can be redeployed using IMC.

CONS

Integration with other network devices needs improvement.
Additional modules are desired.
HPE Intelligent Management Center is somewhat slow.
Lack of online support is a notable deficiency.
Issues with integration with Fortinet Firewall links are faced.
 

HPE Intelligent Management Center Pros review quotes

it_user481908 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at a construction company with 501-1,000 employees
Jul 19, 2016
We chose HPE for its interoperability with non-Cisco equipment, interoperability with non HP equipment, and customizable, and a deep feature set that Cisco Prime just didn't have because it's focused on Cisco stuff only.
it_user151515 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Aug 12, 2016
This is far and away the best tool of this type I have ever used.
reviewer1199784 - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Leader Security Operations with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 23, 2020
The most valuable feature is the interface and its ease of use.
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it_user1550154 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 8, 2021
The most useful feature is infrastructure monitoring including switches and servers.
AK
Network and security manager at SICIO
Jan 23, 2023
It's a very complete product with a lot of functionality.
PR
Network and Network Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics (NPMD) Expert at Unemployed
Nov 20, 2023
One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations.
Muhammad_Faisal - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager ITSM at Lucky Cement Limited
Dec 19, 2024
The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them.
 

HPE Intelligent Management Center Cons review quotes

it_user481908 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at a construction company with 501-1,000 employees
Jul 19, 2016
It's horrible. 90% of the time we're figuring out the solution ourselves.
it_user151515 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Aug 12, 2016
Technical support is the one area where I have to rate HPE fairly poorly; when we have encountered issues, particularly around inconsistencies in the topology views, getting them fixed can be a cumbersome process.
reviewer1199784 - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Leader Security Operations with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 23, 2020
The integration with other network devices needs improvement.
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it_user1550154 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 8, 2021
I would like to see additional modules included.
AK
Network and security manager at SICIO
Jan 23, 2023
HPE Intelligent Management Center is a bit slow.
PR
Network and Network Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics (NPMD) Expert at Unemployed
Nov 20, 2023
One notable deficiency is the lack of online support for the product.
Muhammad_Faisal - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager ITSM at Lucky Cement Limited
Dec 19, 2024
I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall.