Frequently asked questions about Brightlayer Data Centre Infrastructure Management Software

Yes. Eaton’s Brightlayer Data Centre Infrastructure Management software (Brightlayer DCIM), which is part of our Brightlayer Software portfolio for Data Centres, provides tools for monitoring and managing the power, space, cooling and operational aspects of running a data centre – specifically rack-mounted IT equipment such as servers, storage and compute. It includes powerful features such as 3D floor plans and rack elevations, alerting and alarming, standard and customised reports, capacity planning, charts and dashboards, projects with work orders, service and warranty management, and more.

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Our Brightlayer Data Centre Infrastructure Management software provides complete visibility into your power (know how much poser is being used), space (know where assets are located) and cooling (know environmental conditions) usage across your entire data centre so you can maximise efficiency and minimise operational costs and stranded capacity.

It also tracks IT and operational technology (OT) assets through their entire life cycle to eliminate manual tracking and sends automated, customised alerts via text message, email reports and system notifications when issues arise; you decide when and how you’re notified.

Additionally, our software will help you make sense of data with real-world insights. You’ll be able to visualise your data centre – from the campus or facility to a room, rack or device with visualisation tools that provide user-defined 2D and 3D geospatial visualisation so you can understand equipment status, location and capacity to optimise change management decisions. Automated reports for alarms, asset capacity, efficiency, metrics, service and system will help you maximise uptime, simplify planning and minimise unnecessary maintenance activities, and dashboards provide near real-time visibility into key performance indicators (KPIs) like power usage effectiveness (PUE) and capacity utilisation for macro and micro insights so you can ensure the data centre is operating as expected.

Eaton offers professional services for all of our software offerings – ranging from a few hours of remote assistance to full, on-site implementation and training. Regardless of the number of hours purchased, all work will be completed by an Eaton software specialist.

Our software can be integrated with VMWare and other software such as building management (BMSs), asset management (CMDB) and service desk (ITSM) systems to create a unified, cohesive software solution that improves efficiency, increases productivity and data accuracy, improves decision making and saves cost. 

Eaton software is purchased the same way that Eaton hardware is purchased – through an Eaton reseller. If you don’t already have a reseller partner, you can find one in your area by using our distributor locator tool. 

You can use our contact request form to request a demonstration of our software from an Eaton software representative in your region. We'd love to connect with you!