Aravolta vs Nlyte: A Detailed Comparison
Legacy Nlyte Interface
Modern Aravolta Dashboard
Nlyte has been a dominant player in the DCIM space for years, but modern infrastructure demands are exposing its limitations. Here's how Aravolta compares.
User Experience
Aravolta
Modern, intuitive interface built with React. Customizable dashboards, real-time updates, and mobile-responsive design. Users are productive from day one.
Nlyte
Legacy interface with steep learning curve. Complex navigation requires extensive training. Mobile experience is limited.
GPU Management
This is where the gap becomes obvious. Nlyte was designed before GPU computing became critical infrastructure:
Aravolta
- Native GPU tracking and monitoring
- Real-time utilization metrics
- Workload-aware power management
- Integration with ML orchestration
Nlyte
- GPUs treated as generic assets
- No real-time GPU metrics
- Limited AI workload visibility
- Requires custom development
Real-Time Monitoring
Aravolta's architecture is built for real-time data streaming. Every metric updates within seconds, enabling proactive issue detection. Nlyte's batch-oriented approach means you're often looking at stale data from 5-15 minutes ago.
Integration & API
Both platforms offer APIs, but the experience is vastly different:
- Aravolta: Modern REST and GraphQL APIs with comprehensive documentation, SDKs in multiple languages, and webhook support for event-driven architectures
- Nlyte: SOAP-based legacy APIs that are difficult to work with. Limited documentation and examples. Many customers report needing professional services to complete integrations
Pricing & Deployment
Nlyte's pricing is opaque and often includes expensive professional services requirements. Aravolta offers transparent, consumption-based pricing with rapid self-service deployment. Most customers see 40-60% lower total cost of ownership.
Migration Path
Switching from Nlyte to Aravolta is easier than you might think. Our migration tools and team handle:
- Automated data import from Nlyte exports
- Parallel operation during transition period
- Training and onboarding for your team
- Zero downtime migration approach
The Bottom Line
Nlyte served the industry well in a different era. But modern data centers—especially those running AI workloads—need modern tools. Aravolta delivers better user experience, superior GPU management, real-time visibility, and significant cost savings.