Dell PowerConnect Switches offer advanced segmentation, traffic suppression, and bandwidth based on requirements. They provide a level of security that ensures Application A cannot communicate with Application B. This is achieved by isolating applications on dedicated VLANs, ensuring they do not share resources. This is particularly important from a PCI DSS perspective, as sensitive applications must be isolated to prevent data breaches. The switches support virtual operations, enabling efficient network segmentation. This is especially beneficial for traditional three-tier architecture setups, where web applications, service centers, and applications are each placed on separate VLANs. This logical separation enhances security and performance, making Dell PowerConnect Switches a unique solution for managing network traffic and ensuring secure, efficient operations. If they want a replacement for their Dell PowerConnect switches, I recommend upgrading to a higher model. A higher model offers improved features and better performance. These newer models come with enhancements and additional capabilities to meet their needs. They can benefit from the latest advancements while maintaining compatibility with their current infrastructure. It's important to remember that it's an open market, so they can choose the best option. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
You can carry on a project without any consultation. Since the VxRail solution is experiencing significant growth and demand, integrating Dell PowerConnect switches becomes crucial. This integration enhances the VxRail server by offering three distinct solutions. Thus, this gives Dell PowerConnect an edge over Cisco. If you want to connect your virtualized environment and networks to your physical environment and users. In that case, Dell PowerConnect Switches, with VxRail, is the best choice for integrating such features into the hypervisor environment. This product is mainly targeted to virtualization environments. Therefore, Dell has considered this product's scalability, reliability, and robustness. If someone wants the server with VxRail as a free solution, I recommend going with the Dell PowerConnect. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Office Systems Analyst at Suffolk County Government
Real User
Top 20
2024-01-08T15:57:24Z
Jan 8, 2024
Users will take a little time to configure the solution and get things up and running. However, the solution is pretty stable once it's up and running. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
The setup process of the product is not a problem. I need Dell to offer a variety of products and be more compatible with Cisco. My company does everything perfectly with the help of Dell PowerConnect Switches. For the engineers and customers, Cisco is a little bit simpler tool compared to Dell products, but I am not sure about it since the opinion is based on what our company's customers claim. I rate the overall product a nine out of ten.
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I've been working with Dell PowerConnect Switches. I would 100% recommend Dell PowerConnect Switches if you have a Dell environment and Dell infrastructure for more compatibility. I'm rating Dell PowerConnect Switches seven out of ten. The product is fine in terms of reliability. It's just that its knowledge base is lacking and its technology also needs improvement versus other solutions in the market, so many people don't consider Dell PowerConnect Switches as primary switches. I'm an integrator of Dell PowerConnect Switches.
I'm very lucky to have support from Dell. I also have experience in implementing OS10. If you want to use Dell from scratch, you should watch some videos and understand the limitations. There is a support matrix, and you should go through the support matrix because not everything is open-open. So, compatibility can be an issue. You should get in touch with the Dell support team. They have some use cases, and one of the use cases could be similar to yours and match the requirements. Otherwise, it could end up in a mess. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
We have a lot of products here in many versions, in different versions. We use OS 10 or OS 9. It's many different products here. I'd rate the solution ten out of ten. I'd advise potential users to try it as it is easy to use.
System Administrator at a media company with 51-200 employees
Real User
2021-12-22T17:38:00Z
Dec 22, 2021
This is a very good product, and it can be used lightly, but you have to understand how it works before implementing it. I would give this product a score of seven out of ten.
IT Manager at a real estate/law firm with 1-10 employees
Real User
2020-06-03T06:54:50Z
Jun 3, 2020
In terms of costs and reliability, they are okay. It might not be able to do more complex things so anyone looking to use the solution would need to figure out their requirements. I would rate this solution a nine out of 10.
Dell seems to accommodate everyone when it comes to managing these switches. The ease of use is an important selling point that has allowed them to push into the market. My advice for anybody who is considering these switches is that they are a good product and I recommend them. There is some training available to help understand the architecture, which you should take. If you are coming from a Cisco background then you will find it very easy to integrate. One of the things that I have learned about using this product is that there is steady development going on at all times. There are other products and technologies that are fading away, whereas this product is improving. Another thing that I have learned about working with Dell is that they will never sell you something that is not redundant. Rather, their solutions are highly available. They don't want to have anything with a single point of failure. Essentially, the level of resiliency and redundancy is very high. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Network Infrastructure Administrator at PCC Intermodal
Real User
2020-03-09T08:07:59Z
Mar 9, 2020
We're just customers. We aren't partners with Dell. The solution is fairly easy to use. We configured it and plugged it in, and now it works without a problem. We haven't had any issues with this platform after a year and a half of use. We don't have any use cases with these devices currently. We do have corporate support from Dell because we bought switches and servers. I don't administrate servers, I only administrate on network infrastructure. The implementation we've done so far has been quite small. However, Dell is very good for big companies. I'd recommend people buy the solution. It's much less expensive than Cisco, and yet it has the same functionalities. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Pre-Sales Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
2020-02-19T08:48:00Z
Feb 19, 2020
The Dell EMC Networking N1500 Switches are a great solution. They are great switches for access switch on LAN which they have combined for data, high-performance access-point, IT surveillance, and cameras. I would rate these switches a ten on a scale of ten out of ten.
Technical Consultant at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Consultant
2020-01-12T12:02:00Z
Jan 12, 2020
We have decreased our use of Dell PowerConnect Switches in the past year because we are moving to virtualization and using SDN switches. The problem comes about because it is difficult to see the server end-point directly on the SDN. For our Dell servers, we are replacing the switches with pass-through modules because the spanning tree loops are the same. My advice for anybody who is considering this solution is to consider issues that might occur when using devices from multiple vendors. We found this difficult because of the integration. We like Dell because it is easy to use and it integrates well with Cisco. However, we are now having a problem where it does not integrate well with SDN. If the environment requires connectivity to SDN then these switches may not be suitable. Rating this solution as a switch, I would say that it is eight and a half out of ten. However, with respect to integration with new technologies, it is not mature enough and I would rate it a five out of ten. Overall, I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
IT Engineer at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
Real User
2019-10-31T09:55:00Z
Oct 31, 2019
I do not like this solution. It runs ok but we have had problems. This is a solution that I would recommend only for those without complex setup or networking. I would rate this solution a five out of ten.
Network Administrator at a engineering company with 201-500 employees
Real User
2019-10-30T06:14:00Z
Oct 30, 2019
My advice would be to go with Proactive Care. Proactive care is the highest level of support contract that is available or provided by Dell. I would say it's recommended, especially for the power connector for a higher level and various switches like the eight thousand series and higher. My advice would be to always call for Proactive Care support contracts because they will make sure you get the best service that is available. There is no need for improvement because they are proactively maintained by Dell themselves. I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.
PowerConnect Switches family offers a set of flexible, manageable and comprehensive switch solutions supporting up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and optimized Internet iSCSI (iSCSI) performance with Dell Storage solutions, ideal for enterprise and campus LAN environments alike.
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Dell PowerConnect Switches offer advanced segmentation, traffic suppression, and bandwidth based on requirements. They provide a level of security that ensures Application A cannot communicate with Application B. This is achieved by isolating applications on dedicated VLANs, ensuring they do not share resources. This is particularly important from a PCI DSS perspective, as sensitive applications must be isolated to prevent data breaches. The switches support virtual operations, enabling efficient network segmentation. This is especially beneficial for traditional three-tier architecture setups, where web applications, service centers, and applications are each placed on separate VLANs. This logical separation enhances security and performance, making Dell PowerConnect Switches a unique solution for managing network traffic and ensuring secure, efficient operations. If they want a replacement for their Dell PowerConnect switches, I recommend upgrading to a higher model. A higher model offers improved features and better performance. These newer models come with enhancements and additional capabilities to meet their needs. They can benefit from the latest advancements while maintaining compatibility with their current infrastructure. It's important to remember that it's an open market, so they can choose the best option. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
You can carry on a project without any consultation. Since the VxRail solution is experiencing significant growth and demand, integrating Dell PowerConnect switches becomes crucial. This integration enhances the VxRail server by offering three distinct solutions. Thus, this gives Dell PowerConnect an edge over Cisco. If you want to connect your virtualized environment and networks to your physical environment and users. In that case, Dell PowerConnect Switches, with VxRail, is the best choice for integrating such features into the hypervisor environment. This product is mainly targeted to virtualization environments. Therefore, Dell has considered this product's scalability, reliability, and robustness. If someone wants the server with VxRail as a free solution, I recommend going with the Dell PowerConnect. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Users will take a little time to configure the solution and get things up and running. However, the solution is pretty stable once it's up and running. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
The setup process of the product is not a problem. I need Dell to offer a variety of products and be more compatible with Cisco. My company does everything perfectly with the help of Dell PowerConnect Switches. For the engineers and customers, Cisco is a little bit simpler tool compared to Dell products, but I am not sure about it since the opinion is based on what our company's customers claim. I rate the overall product a nine out of ten.
It is a good solution with good features. Overall, I rate the tool a nine out of ten.
I would rate it a nine out of ten. The solution is a good switch but there is a learning curve for it.
We are a customer and end-user.
I recommend others use the solution to some extent. I suggest they prioritize solutions from HP over it. I rate it between six and seven.
I would rate Dell PowerConnect Switches a ten out of ten.
I've been working with Dell PowerConnect Switches. I would 100% recommend Dell PowerConnect Switches if you have a Dell environment and Dell infrastructure for more compatibility. I'm rating Dell PowerConnect Switches seven out of ten. The product is fine in terms of reliability. It's just that its knowledge base is lacking and its technology also needs improvement versus other solutions in the market, so many people don't consider Dell PowerConnect Switches as primary switches. I'm an integrator of Dell PowerConnect Switches.
I'm very lucky to have support from Dell. I also have experience in implementing OS10. If you want to use Dell from scratch, you should watch some videos and understand the limitations. There is a support matrix, and you should go through the support matrix because not everything is open-open. So, compatibility can be an issue. You should get in touch with the Dell support team. They have some use cases, and one of the use cases could be similar to yours and match the requirements. Otherwise, it could end up in a mess. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
We have a lot of products here in many versions, in different versions. We use OS 10 or OS 9. It's many different products here. I'd rate the solution ten out of ten. I'd advise potential users to try it as it is easy to use.
I rate Dell PowerConnect Switches a nine out of ten.
This is a very good product, and it can be used lightly, but you have to understand how it works before implementing it. I would give this product a score of seven out of ten.
I would rate this solution as eight out of ten.
I have been a senior executive for more than 15 years. I would rate Dell PowerConnect Switches a five out of ten.
I would rate Dell PowerConnect Switches an eight out of ten.
This is a product that I can recommend for end-users. I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
In terms of costs and reliability, they are okay. It might not be able to do more complex things so anyone looking to use the solution would need to figure out their requirements. I would rate this solution a nine out of 10.
Dell seems to accommodate everyone when it comes to managing these switches. The ease of use is an important selling point that has allowed them to push into the market. My advice for anybody who is considering these switches is that they are a good product and I recommend them. There is some training available to help understand the architecture, which you should take. If you are coming from a Cisco background then you will find it very easy to integrate. One of the things that I have learned about using this product is that there is steady development going on at all times. There are other products and technologies that are fading away, whereas this product is improving. Another thing that I have learned about working with Dell is that they will never sell you something that is not redundant. Rather, their solutions are highly available. They don't want to have anything with a single point of failure. Essentially, the level of resiliency and redundancy is very high. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
I would rate it a seven out of ten. Not a ten because I have to do a lot of testing on it. The correlation is okay.
We're just customers. We aren't partners with Dell. The solution is fairly easy to use. We configured it and plugged it in, and now it works without a problem. We haven't had any issues with this platform after a year and a half of use. We don't have any use cases with these devices currently. We do have corporate support from Dell because we bought switches and servers. I don't administrate servers, I only administrate on network infrastructure. The implementation we've done so far has been quite small. However, Dell is very good for big companies. I'd recommend people buy the solution. It's much less expensive than Cisco, and yet it has the same functionalities. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
The Dell EMC Networking N1500 Switches are a great solution. They are great switches for access switch on LAN which they have combined for data, high-performance access-point, IT surveillance, and cameras. I would rate these switches a ten on a scale of ten out of ten.
We have decreased our use of Dell PowerConnect Switches in the past year because we are moving to virtualization and using SDN switches. The problem comes about because it is difficult to see the server end-point directly on the SDN. For our Dell servers, we are replacing the switches with pass-through modules because the spanning tree loops are the same. My advice for anybody who is considering this solution is to consider issues that might occur when using devices from multiple vendors. We found this difficult because of the integration. We like Dell because it is easy to use and it integrates well with Cisco. However, we are now having a problem where it does not integrate well with SDN. If the environment requires connectivity to SDN then these switches may not be suitable. Rating this solution as a switch, I would say that it is eight and a half out of ten. However, with respect to integration with new technologies, it is not mature enough and I would rate it a five out of ten. Overall, I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
I would rate this product an eight out of 10.
I do not like this solution. It runs ok but we have had problems. This is a solution that I would recommend only for those without complex setup or networking. I would rate this solution a five out of ten.
My advice would be to go with Proactive Care. Proactive care is the highest level of support contract that is available or provided by Dell. I would say it's recommended, especially for the power connector for a higher level and various switches like the eight thousand series and higher. My advice would be to always call for Proactive Care support contracts because they will make sure you get the best service that is available. There is no need for improvement because they are proactively maintained by Dell themselves. I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.