Device42 DCIM

Built for data center visibility and capacity planning, Device42 DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) helps you model rooms, racks, and infrastructure in a single system of record, so teams can plan changes confidently, reduce “where is it / what’s connected?” confusion, and keep space/power/weight capacity under control across one or many sites.

Why teams choose this series

• Visual room & rack layouts: drag-and-drop layouts with heatmaps for space/power/weight availability.
• Capacity planning made simple: fast views for availability and planning without spreadsheets.
• Operational visibility: power/environment and utilization views with charts and alerts (where enabled).
• Practical exports: SVG exports that can be used for documentation workflows.
• Clean procurement: subscription sizing aligned to device inventory, with optional expansion based on your scope.

Device42 DCIM At a glance

• What it is: Data center infrastructure management capabilities for modeling buildings/rooms/racks and planning capacity.
• Best for: DC/room layout accuracy, rack capacity planning, standardizing documentation, and change planning
• Licensing style: Annual subscription model based on number of devices (devices are generally IP-addressed items).
• Activation: Apply a .lic file in the UI (Tools → Settings → Licensing → Upload & Apply).
• What we need from you: device count (now + growth), number of sites/rooms/racks, whether you need power/thermal visibility, and any controlled-network constraints

License overview

The Device42 DCIM license is the entitlement layer that enables your purchased capabilities and defines the scale you’re allowed to manage under your subscription. Device42 is typically offered as an annual subscription based on the number of devices, so the cleanest way to size your purchase is to start with an accurate device inventory (today and 12–24 months ahead).

A “device” is generally anything with an IP address, while non-IP assets don’t count toward that device total, this is useful when you’re documenting racks, rooms, and physical infrastructure without inflating licensing unexpectedly. After purchase, you receive a .lic file and apply it directly in the Device42 interface (Tools → Settings → Licensing → Upload & Apply), which activates the entitled capacity and features in your instance.

Procurement success usually comes down to confirming (1) your device count and growth, (2) your DCIM scope (how many rooms/racks you want modeled), and (3) your operational requirements, like whether you want heatmap-driven capacity planning and visibility views to support planning and audits. If you operate in a controlled environment, the same license file workflow is typically compatible with offline processes, since the activation action is performed inside the UI using the delivered file.

Product Overview

At a high level, Device42 DCIM gives you an accurate, visual representation of your physical data center environment, so you can manage space and capacity with confidence instead of relying on stale diagrams.

Core technical flow

• Model sites and rooms: create building/room layouts and place infrastructure visually.
• Place and manage racks: drag-and-drop racks and key objects, then open details from the layout.
• Use heatmaps for planning: visualize space/power/weight availability to speed up capacity decisions.
• Operational visibility: use charts/alerts and monitoring views where your package/scope enables it.
• Export & document: export diagrams (e.g., SVG) to support documentation workflows.

Operational outcomes you get

• Fewer mistakes during changes (teams can see placement and capacity before installing)
• Faster planning for expansions/migrations (clear availability views)
• Better documentation consistency across sites and teams

Ordering Guide and Pricing

If you’re selecting Device42 DCIM for a new rollout or refresh, the ordering decision is mainly driven by your device inventory, the number of sites/rooms/racks you want accurately modeled, and how heavily you’ll use capacity planning views during change windows.

Pricing for Device42 DCIM is usually driven by:

• Subscription term (annual / multi-year)
• Device count (primary sizing input)
• Scope and operational expectations (number of rooms/racks, documentation needs)
• Support level and deployment constraints

For the fastest quote, send your device count (now + projected growth), number of rooms/racks, and whether you require capacity heatmaps and operational visibility features.

Quick guidance

• If you already know your device count and DC scope (rooms/racks), we can size quickly.
• If you’re unsure, write “Help me choose” and tell us how many data centers/rooms you manage and what you’re trying to fix (capacity planning, documentation accuracy, change risk).

Activation Guide for Device42 DCIM

Device42 DCIM supports straightforward activation for both connected and controlled environments using a license file workflow.

Connected / Online Activation

1. Receive .lic file
2. Tools → Settings → Licensing
3. Upload & Apply
4. Features enabled and compliance maintained

Controlled / Offline Activation

1. Receive .lic file via approved channel
2. Transfer to isolated admin workstation
3. Tools → Settings → Licensing → Upload & Apply
4. Compliance maintained (no special outbound requirement to apply the file)