We performed a comparison between Cisco Catalyst Switches and Dell PowerSwitch N-Series based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two LAN Switching solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."As far as technology is concerned, Cisco improves the client-to-client business."
"The ability to configure throughput is very flexible and improved the performance of our systems."
"The configuration is easy."
"Power over Ethernet (PoE) is one of the most valuable features. It eliminates the need for power supplies every time."
"The warranty and continued firmware support are most valuable."
"I highly appreciate the durability and the availability"
"Overall top of the line solution."
"There is a lot of improvement in the network segment after replacing the older switches. I have not seen any kind of issue with these switches since deployment. They are pretty much stable."
"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."
"We'd like Cisco to integrate with other solutions, including their own."
"The tool is not user-friendly."
"While it is scalable, it could be better."
"The technical response could be faster in the future."
"I would like to see the integration of the 2960 SX switched."
"They should be cheaper."
"The solution could improve security."
"Pricing mainly is the only issue."
"Customers do not prefer this to connect to multiple cities."
"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."
Cisco Catalyst Switches is ranked 1st in LAN Switching with 171 reviews while Dell PowerSwitch N-Series is ranked 12th in LAN Switching. Cisco Catalyst Switches is rated 8.6, while Dell PowerSwitch N-Series is rated 6.6. The top reviewer of Cisco Catalyst Switches writes "Reliable and stable catalyst switch; can be easily installed". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Dell PowerSwitch N-Series writes "Performs well, but the support and stability could be improved". Cisco Catalyst Switches is most compared with Arista Networks Platform, Dell PowerConnect Switches, Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve and Juniper QFX Series Switches, whereas Dell PowerSwitch N-Series is most compared with Dell PowerConnect Switches and Cisco Nexus. See our Cisco Catalyst Switches vs. Dell PowerSwitch N-Series report.
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