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Product/service name Product type Methods used Areas monitored Pricing

RiverSoft
RiverSoft Fault Manager Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: telnet Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet Prices start at $75,000 for 1,000 nodes

Intel
LANDesk Management Suite Software Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: LANDesk has inventory scanners that discover important attributes about the hardware and software of the computers on your network. Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,NT event logs and services,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet All consoles are Free. 1000 nodes is $60,000 - or 60$/node (MSRP)

Ipswitch, Inc.
WhatsUp Gold Software Polls devices via SNMP
Other methods: TCP and UDP service checks Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,NT event logs and services,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others $795 (one console, unlimited modes) $345 (service agreement; one year tech support and software upgrades)

Lucent Technologies
VitalSuite Software Polls devices via SNMP,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Bulk statistics import Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others Pricing starts at $50,000

NetSupport, Inc
NetSupport TCO Software Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Directly polls machines at BIOS level via .dll files included in client software. Network throughput List price for 1000 users is $30.80 per license.

Response Networks
Pulsar XSP` Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Uses active application and IP protocol checks to test and verify the performance, availability and correctness of network devices and applications. Also uses Windows PerfMon to extract network-related system data from Windows NT and Windows 2000 hosts. Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others $100,000

Aprisma Management Technologies
Spectrum Software Polls Devices via SNMP, Other Device Status Discovery Method, Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded, Pings via ICMP
Other methods: Aprisma's SPECTRUM management suite provides open, multi-vendor infrastructure management services. The suite includes support for network management, security management, applications management, IT portfolio management and desktop management, assuring service delivery across the entire enterprise.. The SPECTRUM architecture supports a variety of clients, including, UNIX, Windows NT, and web browsers. To date, Aprisma has developed management modules for over 1,000 network and security elements, as well as mission-critical applications. These modules leverage vendor specific information to intelligently correlate events across the entire infrastructure, pinpointing the root cause of any service degradation. Network Throughput,Server CPU utilization, Server memory utilization, Server disk utilization, Server response time, Specific Transactions, UNIX logs and events, NT event logs and services, HTTP and Telnet, TCP/IP Services, such as SMTP, Quality of Service, VOIP Traffic, Wireless LANs, Frame Relay PVC, DSL, TCP/IP Port Device Availability, TCP/IP Services such as SMTP, Network Based, Others - Service Monitoring $25,000

Micromuse
Netcool suite Software Polls devices via SNMP,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Netcool Suite is based on an open, client-server architecture using Unix, Windows NT, and Wev browsers. Lightweight agents, called Netcool Probes & Monitors collect fault messages from throughout the network and forward them to the Netcool Objectserver for filtering. Data collected from various devices and third party network network management systems is sent into Netcool OMNIbys, an in-memory ObjectServer database, where fault data is rapidly processed, filtered and de-duplicated to turn the information into actionable intelligence. Several add-on software enhancements are included in the Netcool suite. Netcool/Impact brings visibilityto the impact that network problems have on the business. Netcool/Precision adds auto-discovery, inventory, topology, and status monitoring. After the failed devices have been identified, Netcool/Visionary targets the causes of those failures. The suite of Netcool/Usage Service Monitors (Netcool/USMs) is able to determine the devices on the Network through Cisco Netflow. Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others A low-end starter set of Netcool/OMNIbus can be purchased for less than $100,000

Net Optics, Inc.
Net Optics Taps (available for all major copper and fiber topologies) Hardware Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Net Optics Taps provide a permanent, passive access port for network management devices to gather data via any of the described methods. Network traffic flows uninterrupted through these passive taps, regardless of whether the attached network management device is on or off, or whether power is available to the device (or the Tap). In addition, there are also significant advantages to using a Tap connection instead of a Span or Mirror port connection to gather data. In an ideal scenario, Taps are deployed at every network node. Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others Each Tap provides a permanent, passive access port at a particular network node. Prices vary: Please contact Net Optics at access@netoptics.com or (408) 737-7777 for pricing. All specifications for our Taps can be found on our website at www.netoptics.com

NetSolve
ProWatch Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP
Other methods: null Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet This is a service, not a software product available for purchase off-the-shelf.

Heroix Corporation
Heroix eQ Management Suite Software Polls devices via SNMP
Other methods: null Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others Price varies according to network needs and requirements. Here's an example quote. Solution Modules 1 Heroix eQ Windows 2000 or Windows NT server (required); 25 Infrastructure solutions (generous estimate needed to monitor 1,000 nodes); Management Components 3 Management Console & Event Monitors 1 Reporting & Graphing component (optional) 1 Solution Studio (required for network management) SOFTWARE LICENSE LIST TOTAL: $17,005.00 This price does not include support fees, optional consulting services or volume discounts.

Hewlett Packard
Storage Area Manager Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Fibre Channel and SCSI gateway queries for storage information Network throughput,Server disk utilization,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Others Pricing is based on number of Terabytes managed regardless of # consoles and nodes.

hp
hp OpenView Network Node Manager Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP
Other methods: null TCP/IP port device availability $20,394 US Dollars

hp
hp OpenView Problem Diagnosis Software Pings via ICMP
Other methods: null Specific transactions,Quality of Service (QoS),TCP/IP port device availability $24,000 US Dollars

hp
hp OpenView Performance Insight Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Extensible data collection including, but not limited to text/delimited files, Netflow, RMON/RMON2. Administrators have a lot of flexibility in defining new methods of collection Network throughput,Specific transactions,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic $68,500 US Dollars

hp
hp OpenView Operations (+ Smart Plug Ins and hp OpenView Service Navigator) Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Syslog files of network devices (with the Data Networks Smart Plug-In) Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,TCP/IP port device availability OV Operations console: $53,994 US Dollars agents per node vary based on class of machine, and number of agents purchased

hp
hp OpenView Performance Software Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Agents use internal "hooks" to collect performance metrics on the systems where they reside Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions OV Performance Monitor: $9,594 US Dollars Node prices vary by class of system and quantity of agents purchased.

hp
hp OpenView Internet Services Software Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Services to be measured are measured via synthetic transactions (executing a transaction on a given target and measuring the result). Server response time,Specific transactions,Quality of Service (QoS),DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others OV Internet Services (with measurement of 25 targets): $17,994 US Dollars. A "target" is a specific URL, FTP file location, etc. to be monitored from a given location.

Response Networks
ResponseCenter Software Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Uses active application and IP protocol checks to test and verify the performance, availability and correctness of network devices and applications. Also uses Windows PerfMon to extract network-related system data from Windows NT and Windows 2000 hosts. Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others Single location site license: $38,500

Concord Communications Inc.
eHealth Suite Software Polls devices via SNMP
Other methods: eHealth gathers performance data by polling network devices, systems agenst, and response agents. It can also receive traps from devices and other software solutions. When a trap is received, it is automatically linked to historical performance for the device (if historical information is available for that device). Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others Please contact Concord Sales

Entuity
Eye of the Storm Software Polls devices via SNMP,Pings via ICMP
Other methods: null Network throughput,Wireless LANs,Frame Relay PVC,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others 1,000 nodes would normally only require 1 console at $45,000 and the 1,000 ports would be roughly priced out at $22,000.

Heroix Corporation
Heroix eQ Management Suite Software Polls devices via SNMP
Other methods: null Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others Price varies according to network needs and requirements. Here's an example quote. Solution Modules 1 Heroix eQ Windows 2000 or Windows NT server (required); 25 Infrastructure solutions (generous estimate needed to monitor 1,000 nodes); Management Components 3 Management Console & Event Monitors 1 Reporting & Graphing component (optional) 1 Solution Studio (required for network management) SOFTWARE LICENSE LIST TOTAL: $17,005.00 This price does not include support fees, optional consulting services or volume discounts.

RiverSoft
RiverSoft NMOS Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: telnet Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Unix logs and events,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others Pricing begins at approximately $75,000

SilverBack Technologies, Inc.
InfoCare Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP
Other methods: null Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Wireless LANs,Frame Relay PVC,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others $100,000 to $200,000 annum depending upon mix of hardware devices and applications

SMARTS (System Management ARTS, Inc.)
InCharge Service Assurance Manager Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: 1) Traps 2) Syslog Msgs 3) System Agents 4) Interfaces with leading Element Management Systems to retrieve device information Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others $45K plus additional charges for optional modules

Symbol Technologies, Inc.
Wireless Network Management System (WNMS) Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Other device status discovery method
Other methods: Utilizes Symbol's Wireless Network Management protocol to detect wireless access points. Network throughput,Specific transactions,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Others $395 per subnet ($1600-2000 for 1,000 nodes) - Windows-based consoles included; Additional charge for consoles to integrate with HP OpenView or Tivoli NetView

Tavve Software Company
eNMS 2.0 (EventWatch, PReView, Amerigo, ePROBE) Hardware and software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP
Other methods: null Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others Tavve's individual products are fully integrated and work extremely well together, enhancing the other products' capabilities within the eNMS 2.0 suite. However, each of these products also can be purchased and used individually. Tavve's pricing for EventWatch and PReView is node-based. EventWatch can be purchased for $125 per node. PReView can be purchased for $135 per node. To monitor 1,000 nodes, Amerigo can be purchased for $3,495. Each ePROBE, Tavve's remote management appliance, can monitor up to 500 nodes and can be purchased for $4,995 each.

Visual Networks
Visual UpTime Hardware and software Polls devices via SNMP
Other methods: null Network throughput,Quality of Service (QoS),Frame Relay PVC,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet List pricing begins at $1,195 for an Analysis Service Element (ASE) and $15,995 for the Performance Archive Manger (PAM) back-end system

Visual Networks
Visual IP InSight Hardware and software Combination of proactive agent uploads and requests from backend management system via HTTP
Other methods: N/A dial, DSL, Cable, fixed wireless, VPN, DIA, Lan, and internet applications including DNS, ping, Web, email, News Price per end user agent varies between $1-$10s depending on functionality/ List price per ISE is $2000 and $21,600 for SRS

Visualware Incorporated
VisualProfile Software Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP
Other methods: n/a Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utilization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet $51,000 for 3 separate VisualProfile engines (# of consoles does not matter)

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Vendor Product/service name	Product type	Methods used	Areas monitored	Pricing
RiverSoft RiverSoft Fault Manager	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method Other methods: telnet	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet	Prices start at $75,000 for 1,000 nodes
Intel LANDesk Management Suite	Software	Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method Other methods: LANDesk has inventory scanners that discover important attributes about the hardware and software of the computers on your network.	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,NT event logs and services,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet	All consoles are Free. 1000 nodes is $60,000 - or 60$/node (MSRP)
Ipswitch, Inc. WhatsUp Gold	Software	Polls devices via SNMP Other methods: TCP and UDP service checks	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,NT event logs and services,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	$795 (one console, unlimited modes) $345 (service agreement; one year tech support and software upgrades)
Lucent Technologies VitalSuite	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method Other methods: Bulk statistics import	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	Pricing starts at $50,000
NetSupport, Inc NetSupport TCO	Software	Other device status discovery method Other methods: Directly polls machines at BIOS level via .dll files included in client software.	Network throughput	List price for 1000 users is $30.80 per license.
Response Networks Pulsar XSP`	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method Other methods: Uses active application and IP protocol checks to test and verify the performance, availability and correctness of network devices and applications. Also uses Windows PerfMon to extract network-related system data from Windows NT and Windows 2000 hosts.	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	$100,000
Aprisma Management Technologies Spectrum	Software	Polls Devices via SNMP, Other Device Status Discovery Method, Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded, Pings via ICMP Other methods: Aprisma's SPECTRUM management suite provides open, multi-vendor infrastructure management services. The suite includes support for network management, security management, applications management, IT portfolio management and desktop management, assuring service delivery across the entire enterprise.. The SPECTRUM architecture supports a variety of clients, including, UNIX, Windows NT, and web browsers. To date, Aprisma has developed management modules for over 1,000 network and security elements, as well as mission-critical applications. These modules leverage vendor specific information to intelligently correlate events across the entire infrastructure, pinpointing the root cause of any service degradation.	Network Throughput,Server CPU utilization, Server memory utilization, Server disk utilization, Server response time, Specific Transactions, UNIX logs and events, NT event logs and services, HTTP and Telnet, TCP/IP Services, such as SMTP, Quality of Service, VOIP Traffic, Wireless LANs, Frame Relay PVC, DSL, TCP/IP Port Device Availability, TCP/IP Services such as SMTP, Network Based, Others - Service Monitoring	$25,000
Micromuse Netcool suite	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method Other methods: Netcool Suite is based on an open, client-server architecture using Unix, Windows NT, and Wev browsers. Lightweight agents, called Netcool Probes & Monitors collect fault messages from throughout the network and forward them to the Netcool Objectserver for filtering. Data collected from various devices and third party network network management systems is sent into Netcool OMNIbys, an in-memory ObjectServer database, where fault data is rapidly processed, filtered and de-duplicated to turn the information into actionable intelligence. Several add-on software enhancements are included in the Netcool suite. Netcool/Impact brings visibilityto the impact that network problems have on the business. Netcool/Precision adds auto-discovery, inventory, topology, and status monitoring. After the failed devices have been identified, Netcool/Visionary targets the causes of those failures. The suite of Netcool/Usage Service Monitors (Netcool/USMs) is able to determine the devices on the Network through Cisco Netflow.	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	A low-end starter set of Netcool/OMNIbus can be purchased for less than $100,000
Net Optics, Inc. Net Optics Taps (available for all major copper and fiber topologies)	Hardware	Other device status discovery method Other methods: Net Optics Taps provide a permanent, passive access port for network management devices to gather data via any of the described methods. Network traffic flows uninterrupted through these passive taps, regardless of whether the attached network management device is on or off, or whether power is available to the device (or the Tap). In addition, there are also significant advantages to using a Tap connection instead of a Span or Mirror port connection to gather data. In an ideal scenario, Taps are deployed at every network node.	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	Each Tap provides a permanent, passive access port at a particular network node. Prices vary: Please contact Net Optics at access@netoptics.com or (408) 737-7777 for pricing. All specifications for our Taps can be found on our website at www.netoptics.com
NetSolve ProWatch	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP Other methods: null	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet	This is a service, not a software product available for purchase off-the-shelf.
Heroix Corporation Heroix eQ Management Suite	Software	Polls devices via SNMP Other methods: null	Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	Price varies according to network needs and requirements. Here's an example quote. Solution Modules 1 Heroix eQ Windows 2000 or Windows NT server (required); 25 Infrastructure solutions (generous estimate needed to monitor 1,000 nodes); Management Components 3 Management Console & Event Monitors 1 Reporting & Graphing component (optional) 1 Solution Studio (required for network management) SOFTWARE LICENSE LIST TOTAL: $17,005.00 This price does not include support fees, optional consulting services or volume discounts.
Hewlett Packard Storage Area Manager	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Other device status discovery method Other methods: Fibre Channel and SCSI gateway queries for storage information	Network throughput,Server disk utilization,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Others	Pricing is based on number of Terabytes managed regardless of # consoles and nodes.
hp hp OpenView Network Node Manager	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP Other methods: null	TCP/IP port device availability	$20,394 US Dollars
hp hp OpenView Problem Diagnosis	Software	Pings via ICMP Other methods: null	Specific transactions,Quality of Service (QoS),TCP/IP port device availability	$24,000 US Dollars
hp hp OpenView Performance Insight	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method Other methods: Extensible data collection including, but not limited to text/delimited files, Netflow, RMON/RMON2. Administrators have a lot of flexibility in defining new methods of collection	Network throughput,Specific transactions,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic	$68,500 US Dollars
hp hp OpenView Operations (+ Smart Plug Ins and hp OpenView Service Navigator)	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method Other methods: Syslog files of network devices (with the Data Networks Smart Plug-In)	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,TCP/IP port device availability	OV Operations console: $53,994 US Dollars agents per node vary based on class of machine, and number of agents purchased
hp hp OpenView Performance	Software	Other device status discovery method Other methods: Agents use internal "hooks" to collect performance metrics on the systems where they reside	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions	OV Performance Monitor: $9,594 US Dollars Node prices vary by class of system and quantity of agents purchased.
hp hp OpenView Internet Services	Software	Other device status discovery method Other methods: Services to be measured are measured via synthetic transactions (executing a transaction on a given target and measuring the result).	Server response time,Specific transactions,Quality of Service (QoS),DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	OV Internet Services (with measurement of 25 targets): $17,994 US Dollars. A "target" is a specific URL, FTP file location, etc. to be monitored from a given location.
Response Networks ResponseCenter	Software	Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method Other methods: Uses active application and IP protocol checks to test and verify the performance, availability and correctness of network devices and applications. Also uses Windows PerfMon to extract network-related system data from Windows NT and Windows 2000 hosts.	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	Single location site license: $38,500
Concord Communications Inc. eHealth Suite	Software	Polls devices via SNMP Other methods: eHealth gathers performance data by polling network devices, systems agenst, and response agents. It can also receive traps from devices and other software solutions. When a trap is received, it is automatically linked to historical performance for the device (if historical information is available for that device).	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	Please contact Concord Sales
Entuity Eye of the Storm	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Pings via ICMP Other methods: null	Network throughput,Wireless LANs,Frame Relay PVC,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	1,000 nodes would normally only require 1 console at $45,000 and the 1,000 ports would be roughly priced out at $22,000.
Heroix Corporation Heroix eQ Management Suite	Software	Polls devices via SNMP Other methods: null	Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	Price varies according to network needs and requirements. Here's an example quote. Solution Modules 1 Heroix eQ Windows 2000 or Windows NT server (required); 25 Infrastructure solutions (generous estimate needed to monitor 1,000 nodes); Management Components 3 Management Console & Event Monitors 1 Reporting & Graphing component (optional) 1 Solution Studio (required for network management) SOFTWARE LICENSE LIST TOTAL: $17,005.00 This price does not include support fees, optional consulting services or volume discounts.
RiverSoft RiverSoft NMOS	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method Other methods: telnet	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Unix logs and events,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	Pricing begins at approximately $75,000
SilverBack Technologies, Inc. InfoCare	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP Other methods: null	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Wireless LANs,Frame Relay PVC,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	$100,000 to $200,000 annum depending upon mix of hardware devices and applications
SMARTS (System Management ARTS, Inc.) InCharge Service Assurance Manager	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP,Other device status discovery method Other methods: 1) Traps 2) Syslog Msgs 3) System Agents 4) Interfaces with leading Element Management Systems to retrieve device information	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	$45K plus additional charges for optional modules
Symbol Technologies, Inc. Wireless Network Management System (WNMS)	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Other device status discovery method Other methods: Utilizes Symbol's Wireless Network Management protocol to detect wireless access points.	Network throughput,Specific transactions,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Others	$395 per subnet ($1600-2000 for 1,000 nodes) - Windows-based consoles included; Additional charge for consoles to integrate with HP OpenView or Tivoli NetView
Tavve Software Company eNMS 2.0 (EventWatch, PReView, Amerigo, ePROBE)	Hardware and software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP Other methods: null	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utlization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet,Others	Tavve's individual products are fully integrated and work extremely well together, enhancing the other products' capabilities within the eNMS 2.0 suite. However, each of these products also can be purchased and used individually. Tavve's pricing for EventWatch and PReView is node-based. EventWatch can be purchased for $125 per node. PReView can be purchased for $135 per node. To monitor 1,000 nodes, Amerigo can be purchased for $3,495. Each ePROBE, Tavve's remote management appliance, can monitor up to 500 nodes and can be purchased for $4,995 each.
Visual Networks Visual UpTime	Hardware and software	Polls devices via SNMP Other methods: null	Network throughput,Quality of Service (QoS),Frame Relay PVC,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet	List pricing begins at $1,195 for an Analysis Service Element (ASE) and $15,995 for the Performance Archive Manger (PAM) back-end system
Visual Networks Visual IP InSight	Hardware and software	Combination of proactive agent uploads and requests from backend management system via HTTP Other methods: N/A	dial, DSL, Cable, fixed wireless, VPN, DIA, Lan, and internet applications including DNS, ping, Web, email, News	Price per end user agent varies between $1-$10s depending on functionality/ List price per ISE is $2000 and $21,600 for SRS
Visualware Incorporated VisualProfile	Software	Polls devices via SNMP,Gathers by number of device MIBs decoded,Pings via ICMP Other methods: n/a	Network throughput,Server CPU utilization,Server memory utilization,Server disk utilization,Server response time,Specific transactions,Unix logs and events,NT event logs and services,Quality of Service (QoS),Voice over IP traffic,Wireless LANs,Wireless handheld devices,Frame Relay PVC,DSL,TCP/IP port device availability,TCP/IP services such as SMTP, HTTP and telnet	$51,000 for 3 separate VisualProfile engines (# of consoles does not matter)