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Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus comparison

Cisco and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.8, while Dell Technologies is ranked #29. Cisco holds a 15.6% mindshare in ES, compared to Dell Technologies’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.
Cisco Ethernet Switches
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96% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
134
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Ca...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
29th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 15.6%, down from 18.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Pradeep Adhav - PeerSpot reviewer
Network security enhancement with sturdy switches despite high costs
The Cisco Ethernet switches are primarily used as regular core switches for networking, distribution, and access levels. We also utilize Cisco Wi-Fi, VPN, and Wi-Fi controllers The Cisco Ethernet switches have improved our network's security, ensuring it is 100% secure by not allowing any…
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Secure, easy to use, and dashboard works well
I use this solution with VxRail I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well. In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems. In the future, I…
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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 IP routing is the most important feature."
"It is easy to configure and troubleshoot."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco Ethernet Switches is their stability. They are rock solid, and that's the advantage of Cisco."
"Its performance and reliability are valuable."
"The greatest advantage of Cisco switches is their reliability. For example, we bought some 500 series switches back in 2002 or 2003, and they ran 24/7. I never had an issue for seven years."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches is a very stable product."
"Very stable solution with a very low failure rate."
"The brand name and the service support by Cisco are most valuable."
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"I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well."
 

Cons

"Technical support for integrations with other network products is insufficient and should be improved."
"The enterprise-level switches should have a simpler deployment. They should make it possible for lower-skilled workers to be able to deploy the product."
"The installation is difficult and requires further training documentations."
"The quality of Cisco Ethernet Switches could be better."
"Their firmware could be better secured against vulnerabilities or other exploits. Also, only selected catalyst switches are allowed to onboard to Cisco SD Access technology."
"It'll also help if it can support more network utilization."
"The interface and dashboard could look better."
"The price could be better."
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"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In addition to the fees being high, you pay for support which is also on the higher side."
"The price of Cisco Ethernet Switches is expensive."
"The product is expensive."
"I pay a fixed price on it. I'm not the person on the pursing, so I don't really compare."
"Pricing for this product is high but the cost is worth it if you can afford it."
"Quality comes at a price. I've been around the block a bit, and I know that good quality comes at a price. However, some of the organizations don't have big budgets, so you have to develop different solutions for them. They don't have the budget to get some of the high-end features. Cisco can consider providing entry-level hardware to suit SMBs."
"It is an expensive product since it is used in a large network where you cannot rely on some cheaply priced solution."
"These switches are expensive, but they are an excellent buy and definitely have value for the investment."
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"The price of the solution is fair."
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Comparison Review

it_user82779 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2014
Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco
Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Insurance Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
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Which would you choose - Fortinet Fortiswitch secure access or Cisco Ethernet Switches?
We researched Cisco but ultimately chose Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access, mostly because of the price. Fortinet FortiSwitch is an ethernet switch solution that provides security and performance...
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In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...
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Compared 7% of the time
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Compared 38% of the time
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Compared 35% of the time
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Also Known As

Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
Dell EMC PowerSwitch Campus Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch Branch Series, PowerSwitch Campus and Branch Switches, PowerSwitch Campus Switches, PowerSwitch Branch Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch N Series, PowerSwitch N Series
 

Overview

Cisco Ethernet Switches scale to meet the needs of networks of all sizes. They are Secure, Reliable and Seamless.
Cisco

The Dell EMC Open Networking portfolio of enterprise-class wired and
wireless, next-generation management and industry-leading support is
designed to meet the needs of your business. Our cost-effective, futureready solutions reduce complexity and integrate seamlessly into existing
networks for flexible growth and investment protection

Dell Technologies
 

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