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Lenovo XClarity Controller vs Zabbix comparison

Lenovo and Zabbix are both solutions in the Server Monitoring category. Lenovo is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.5, while Zabbix is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.7. Lenovo holds a 3.5% mindshare in SM, compared to Zabbix’s 28.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Lenovo users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Zabbix users who would recommend it.
Lenovo XClarity Controller
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95% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

Zabbix and Lenovo XClarity Controller are two prominent solutions in the IT monitoring and management space. Lenovo XClarity Controller stands out for its ease of use and streamlined deployment process.

Features: Zabbix offers comprehensive monitoring capabilities, including network, server, cloud, and applications. Lenovo XClarity Controller provides hardware management features and an intuitive control panel. Zabbix enables greater customization, while Lenovo XClarity Controller focuses on simplification and efficiency.

Room for Improvement: Zabbix setup complexity and steep learning curve are noted. Enhancements in integration capabilities with third-party tools are suggested for Lenovo XClarity Controller. Both products need more user-friendly documentation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Zabbix deployment is time-consuming and needs skilled administrators. Lenovo XClarity Controller has a quick and straightforward installation process. Lenovo XClarity Controller's customer service is highly praised, while Zabbix's is rated positively, though not exceptionally.

Pricing and ROI: Zabbix is cost-effective initially as an open-source solution but may accrue costs through customization and maintenance. Lenovo XClarity Controller has a higher upfront cost but delivers strong ROI through reduced downtime and efficient management.

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Categories and Ranking

Lenovo XClarity Controller
Ranking in Server Monitoring
13th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zabbix
Ranking in Server Monitoring
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
105
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (8th), Network Monitoring Software (1st), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Server Monitoring category, the mindshare of Lenovo XClarity Controller is 3.5%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zabbix is 28.2%, up from 23.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Muhammad_Salman - PeerSpot reviewer
Simplifies RAID computation and technical support resolves issues effectively
The Lenovo configuration tool helps us with the computation of the RAID Controller and the installation of the operating system. If we encounter any sort of issue, we can troubleshoot the problem with the assistance of the Lenovo technical team. Sometimes, we do not receive complaints from the controller. We also receive software issue resolutions by managing the process with the assistance of the Lenovo technical team.
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ASM Naushad Alam - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows any number of customizations but lacks functionality for finding root causes
We have not yet purchased the commercial version so have a lack of technical ability. We do not yet fully know the key points or key features of the solution. We just use what we use along with WhatsUp Gold. Based on our use only, stability is rated a seven out of ten.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The Lenovo configuration tool helps us with the computation of the RAID Controller and the installation of the operating system."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to provide insights into server status and alerts."
"The remote management capability was also good."
"I would rate Lenovo XClarity Controller ten out of ten."
"The most valuable feature of Lenovo XClarity is the ease of use because of the interface browser that is highly compatible and it has mobile web management."
"SNMP monitoring, source discovery, and alert triggering are most valuable."
"The pricing of the product is reasonable."
"We detect problems before the customer does and before it actually happens using the predictive functions in Zabbix."
"It can send messages to our ticketing system."
"The solution is quite mature and very stable."
"The best feature is that Zabbix can report everything, and everything in Zabbix is free."
"The integration capabilities and APIs are the best part."
"I have found that the reporting feature in Zabbix is most valuable. Additionally, the solution has given us bandwidth options, we are able to see where problems are. For example, we noticed a problem that occurred because of a bad interface going in the wireless VLAN."
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Cons

"It worked very slowly. It was not well on performance."
"Sometimes we do not receive the complaint from the Controller. However, software issues are managed and processed with the help of the Lenovo technical team, and they sort them out."
"They could enable notifications on emails and phones regarding control panel information."
"Sometimes we do not receive the complaint from the Controller."
"Lenovo XClarity can improve the dashboard integration. For example, graphs could be better. Additionally, more integration with other vendors is needed. For example, VMware has integration with a lot of vendors."
"Sometimes, the documentation is a little bit written in Estonia – a country in Europe. The language barrier and translation to English can sometimes make it difficult to understand what they're trying to get at. It's just a language thing."
"In an upcoming release, there should be automated reports which we are currently doing manually. For example, if we collect a report file every day and want to send it to a moderator for review. We are expecting this feature to come out soon but it would be valuable to have now."
"I had problems using Zabbix when working with SUSE Enterprise; many companies use SUSE."
"Zabbix isn't very good at automation just yet."
"The documentation gets a bit messy between versions and is not too detailed, which is a bit painful for first-timers, especially when they run into issues."
"The networking monitor is not too easy to work with."
"The reporting features need improvement, especially detailed inventory reporting. Since it's freeware, reporting may not be a major focus."
"Implementation is always tailored to the customer and the kind of information we need from the client to carry it out can make them very uncomfortable. Sometimes the clients are not ready to share it."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There is a license required for this solution and we pay annually for our license."
"It is reasonable."
"The solution is free to use but they offer support as a paid service. If you can go read the manuals and do the fine-tuning based on your needs, you do not need to pay anything and you will have a full solution."
"The tool's licensing is good."
"Zabbix is free but if you use it in production then you have to pay for it."
"It is a true open-source solution, so there are no licensing costs."
"There is no license but we need to pay for support."
"It's an open-source solution that can be used free of charge."
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it_user174738 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 31, 2015
Nagios vs. Zabbix vs. PRTG vs. Spiceworks vs. Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor
I have researched a quite a few network monitoring tools which can be used for various monitoring purposes of not only the servers, but the intermediate routers as well. There are majorly three types of these softwares. Ones which are completely open-source, you can do almost anything you want…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Educational Organization
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
Educational Organization
34%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Lenovo XClarity Controller?
The product's most valuable feature is its ability to provide insights into server status and alerts.
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What needs improvement with Lenovo XClarity Controller?
Sometimes we do not receive the complaint from the Controller. However, software issues are managed and processed with the help of the Lenovo technical team, and they sort them out.
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What is your primary use case for Lenovo XClarity Controller?
The customer has given me this configuration and is asking for the price of the server along with this configuration. They did not mention what kind of requirement they have. They just shared this ...
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What do you like most about Zabbix?
The template system in Zabbix is very beneficial as it saves time in configuration.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zabbix?
The cost is minimal. It is literally free.
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What needs improvement with Zabbix?
For me, Zabbix is very straightforward. I cannot think of any improvements needed. It's a very mature product. The only issue I can note is that it's Linux-based, and Linux documentation is not the...
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Also Known As

XClarity Controller, Lenovo XCC
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Overview

Lenovo ThinkSystem servers contain an integrated service processor, XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting functions. This document summarizes the features of XCC and the upgrades available to ThinkSystem servers.

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Zabbix is an open-source monitoring software that provides real-time monitoring and alerting for servers, networks, applications, and services. 

It offers a wide range of features including data collection, visualization, and reporting. 

With its user-friendly interface and customizable dashboards, Zabbix helps organizations ensure the availability and performance of their IT infrastructure.

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1. IBM 2. Dell 3. Cisco 4. HP 5. Oracle 6. Microsoft 7. Amazon 8. Google 9. Facebook 10. Twitter 11. LinkedIn 12. Netflix 13. Adobe 14. VMware 15. Salesforce 16. SAP 17. Intel 18. AT&T 19. Verizon 20. T-Mobile 21. Vodafone 22. Ericsson 23. Nokia 24. Siemens 25. General Electric 26. Honeywell 27. Philips 28. Sony 29. Samsung 30. LG 31. Panasonic 32. Toshiba
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