APC InfraStruXure Central Advanced Administration

Real-time monitoring of power, cooling, security, and environmental conditions across thousands of devices — this is the core of APC InfraStruXure Central Advanced Administration. A perpetual-license DCIM software suite engineered for data centers, network closets, and edge computing environments, it delivers fault management, capacity planning, and change management through a web-based multi-user interface.

Overview

InfraStruXure Central Advanced Administration consolidates device status, alarms, event logs, and historical data into customizable dashboards. It supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet/IP, and HTTP/HTTPS, enabling seamless integration with existing NMS and BMS platforms. Role-based access control and encrypted communication ensure secure operations.

What stands out

• Perpetual license for long-term ownership without recurring fees
• Scalable architecture supporting hundreds to thousands of devices
• Advanced reporting: trending, historical reports, and energy usage analytics
• Multi-protocol support for heterogeneous infrastructure
• Embedded PostgreSQL or external Microsoft SQL Server database options

Technical details

• Server OS compatibility: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
• Notification methods: email, SMS, SNMP traps, web interface alerts
• Language support: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
• Deployment: on-premise server installation
• Part number: AP9400

Our verdict

A robust DCIM solution for enterprises needing centralized visibility and control over critical infrastructure. Its extensive protocol support and perpetual licensing make it a cost-effective choice for long-term data center management.