Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] vs Dell PowerSwitch N-Series comparison

"The setup is straightforward. It takes minimum time for deployment."

"The most valuable feature is its ability to multitask."

"When the price is competitive the customers tend to choose the cheaper brand and then look at the features. So having a competitive price is a plus."

"This solution comes with a lifetime warranty."

"The solution’s technical support is good."

"The functionality is very good."

"Its throughout and compatibility are the most valuable."

"Dell PowerConnect Switches are easy to configure."

"For a customer, it is easy to configure and to add ports through the LAN the GUI."

"Port density and port speed performance are both suitable. It has some appealing intangibles."

"The solution's ROI for generic networking is not extraordinary."

"The IOS software that is used on the switches could be improved."

"The solution could provide more integration to focus on targeting the network as a whole rather than a unified environment. It is meant for a built environment, so integration with other third-party vendors will likely be necessary."

"The product needs to improve in terms of reports and backups."

"You have to build the stackable interface by yourself in Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL], making it an area that can be considered for improvement."

"A user can take care of the product's installation part, but it may not seem to be an easy process."

"Because of the stackings you lose some boards and switches."

"A big issue with this product is that when our customer migrated the data center, one cluster blocked the whole network and because we had a new approach, some commands were not compatible with the new version."

"Instead of competing at the enterprise level with that product, they should probably scale it. With all of the ports, they should develop a good mid-level business to truly scale it and gain adoption before attempting to go after the enterprise."

"Customers do not prefer this to connect to multiple cities."

"The product is cheaper than Cisco and licensing is yearly. We have to pay additional costs for support."

"Dell PowerConnect switches are cheaper than Cisco switches. Cisco's higher capacity switches (100 or 200 gigs) are super-expensive. With the higher capacity, the price of the switches and the price of the architecture go high. Dell is cheaper and modular. So, I don't need to invest 100% upfront. I can invest as I progress. That is an option because the chassis will not be populated with all the pluggables. I have a choice because it is modular. I can go for 25 gigs today, and after four months, I can go for 100 gigs, and after that, I can go for 200 gigs. I have a choice when it is not a fixed switch."

"The price of these switches is okay."

"The product has a low price for the features it provides."

"Inexpensive"

"If you want to purchase a new Dell PowerConnect Switch, you will pay up to $1,600, but I bought them used. I bought the four Dell PowerConnect Switches that I used for $1,000."

"Pricing for Dell PowerConnect Switches is quite competitive compared to Cisco and HP pricing. Dell has cheaper pricing and the company is trying to push for sales for its switching infrastructure because right now, the current market is dominated by Cisco. In the US market, there's Cisco, HP, Juniper, and Arista which you can buy for data center switching meant for different kinds of enterprises and ISPs. Dell PowerConnect Switches, on the other hand, is a product for people who need smaller setups or individual switches, especially those looking for a cheaper product and basic switching, though you can also buy a complete suite packaged with the switches."

"PowerConnect Switches are priced well."

"You are selling it to larger customers and in larger environments, where it's a less expensive model than Cisco, which is attempting to use the same approach Arista did, but with a completely different programming language."