Cisco Intersight Reviews

Name: Cisco Intersight
Brand: Cisco
Rating: 3.9 (12 reviews)

Vendor: Cisco

3.9 out of 5

12 reviews
100% willing to recommend

What is Cisco Intersight?

Cisco Intersight is Cisco’s systems management platform that delivers intuitive computing through cloud-powered intelligence. This platform offers a more intelligent level of management that enables IT organizations to analyze, simplify, and automate their environments in ways that were not possible with prior generations of tools. This capability empowers organizations to achieve significant savings in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and to deliver applications faster, so they can support new business initiates. The advantages of the model-based management of the Cisco UCS platform plus Cisco Intersight are extended to Cisco UCS servers and Cisco HyperFlex and Cisco HyperFlex Edge systems. Cisco HyperFlex Edge is optimized for remote sites, branch offices, and edge environments.

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Cisco Intersight is the #12 ranked solution in top Cloud Management solutions and #16 ranked solution in Infrastructure Monitoring tools. PeerSpot users give Cisco Intersight an average rating of 7.8 out of 10. Cisco Intersight is most commonly compared to VMware Aria Automation: Cisco Intersight vs VMware Aria Automation. Cisco Intersight is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 78% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 39% of all views.

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David Fartouk

CTO at Trust-IT Solutions

We used the solution's automation capabilities, but it wasn’t easy. It was part of why we took some time to deploy the solution. It didn't give us much value. It wasn't that good. Intersight is a pretty complex solution. It can give you a lot of things, but nothing is simple. The usability must be better.

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Hussein Taha

IT Enterprise System Administrator at Nafeza

The major challenge for us and for Cisco Intersight is the upgrade process. Sometimes when we ask for the upgrade, we had to have a discussion internally with the team and with our Cisco tech engineer regarding the latest version. The current version for us was 4.52B and we were exploring the idea of moving to 2C, and they recommended going first to 2E. When we asked why they told us that version was very stable and came highly recommended. I know there is a difference between the long-term upgrade and the feature upgrade. Sometimes you need the new batches to eliminate any vulnerabilities or fix any bugs.

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Hussein Taha

IT Enterprise System Administrator at Nafeza

This is a complex solution and I sometimes end up having to deal with the firmware from the UCS manager because the UCS isn't upgraded. There's room for building the cluster in two nodes but it needs some enhancement for that. It would benefit us having that and it doesn't require much additional technology, or extra cost.

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Cisco Intersight mindshare

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As of February 2025, the mindshare of Cisco Intersight in the Cloud Management category stands at 3.0%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Type	Title	Date
Category	Cloud Management	Feb 2, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Feb 2, 2025	Download
Comparison	Cisco Intersight vs VMware Aria Automation	Feb 2, 2025	Download
Comparison	Cisco Intersight vs VMware Aria Operations	Feb 2, 2025	Download
Comparison	Cisco Intersight vs Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM)	Feb 2, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
VMware Aria Automation	4.0	11.1%	94%	170 interviews Add to research
IBM Turbonomic	4.4	5.6%	98%	205 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Valuable features of Cisco Intersight include strong integration capabilities with cloud services like Kubernetes, Pure Storage, and Veeam, as well as manageability and orchestration of data centers. It provides comprehensive visibility for data centers and EdgeX nodes via a single portal and supports workflow automation. Intersight’s analytics enhance decision-making and optimize workloads. It simplifies operations, reducing the need for Fabric Interconnect and manpower, while offering scalability.

"I rate it a ten out of ten. I don't have any issues with it."
"This solution has provided time savings and required fewer people to operate this tool."
"Intersight offers many features that provide great value to companies."

Room for Improvement

Cisco Intersight requires better integration with various technologies and third-party monitoring tools. Users note shortcomings in hybrid cloud management and automation features, comparing it unfavorably to VMware Tanzu. Improvements are needed for hyperscale tie-ups and SDN solutions. On-prem features should match cloud options, and usability should be enhanced for ease of deployment. Simplification is essential, as the complexity hinders value. Increased compatibility with iWORK and better monitoring capabilities are also desired.

"I do not have notes for improvement."
"Technical support from Cisco has been mixed. For complex issues, it's challenging to get the right engineer quickly unless you have a specific contract like CX."
"More products should be made compatible with iWORK, including more software and hardware."

Pricing

Cisco Intersight pricing is described as competitive and cost-effective, with some users rating it between three and four out of five. Standard licensing costs apply, with no additional fees, and a free license option for monitoring is available. Several users emphasize the simplicity of licensing, which facilitates easy management.

"The product is cost-effective."
"You can get a free license for monitoring but need to purchase a license if you need extra control."
"Cisco Intersight has competitive pricing. On a scale of one to five, my rating for its pricing is four."

Popular Use Cases

Cisco Intersight is primarily utilized for monitoring and managing locations, servers, and physical infrastructure, both in the cloud and on-premises. Users implement it heavily for performance monitoring, hardware status, and device upgrades. It extends support to multiple areas including HyperFlex, CBO, and IWO. Its deployment spans across data centers, emphasizing server management, hardware license updates, and regulatory-friendly on-premises setups due to cloud restrictions in hybrid environments. Partners use it extensively across various locations.

Service and Support

Cisco Intersight's customer service receives mixed feedback. Tech engineers are available 24/7 and handle issues professionally, even during late hours. Some users find support highly knowledgeable and responsive, giving ratings of four out of five and eight out of ten. Direct communication with cloud specialists is available for Cisco partners. However, some face difficulties in promptly reaching the right engineer for complex issues, unless having a specific contract like CX, and often struggle to escalate problems.

Deployment

Many users found Cisco Intersight's initial setup easy, with ratings around 3.5 to 4 out of 5. Some noted its complexity, requiring technical skills, especially for deploying nodes and clusters. Typically, an IT administrator and an experienced team leader oversee the installation. While certain issues with devices may need technical support, deployment was usually swift. On-premises installations took days to a week, and the cloud setup was faster, often completed in minutes.

Scalability

Cisco Intersight is noted for its scalability. Many users appreciate its ability to scale according to requirements, rating it highly for this feature. It provides a hassle-free experience without needing configuration or maintenance. The scalability rating varies, though generally favorable, with most organizations finding it adequate for current and future needs. Users primarily comprise system administrators, with a few companies indicating potential growth in user numbers.

Stability

Cisco Intersight exhibits stability, although it becomes less stable with new feature additions. Certain upgrades may challenge users, with some recommending earlier versions for improved reliability. Users note the need for improvements, scoring it three out of five. Stability is generally strong, but occasional technical issues arise. Some bugs require technical integration, and documentation gaps can create difficulties. Most clients report satisfactory stability, and ratings vary, with some scoring it ten out of ten.

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