We performed a comparison between Cisco Nexus and Dell PowerConnect Switches 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."We have continuity with Cisco, which provides a very high-end solution."
"Cisco Nexus has been very stable. No issues. It's been rock solid. We haven't had any issues with it in the last twelve months."
"This solution has allowed us to better prepare our network for 10-gigabit."
"We have found that logical tenant segregation to be the most useful feature."
"The most valuable features are extensions and recorded scalability."
"The setup was very easy, but managing it in operations was very complex."
"When it comes to data centers, Cisco Nexus is the best."
"I like the fact that they are a well-supported product."
"Their support has been excellent, and it has been quite stable and easy to set up."
"The most valuable features are the jumbo frames and the stacking."
"Dell PowerConnect Switches are easy to configure."
"The product is reliable."
"Dell PowerConnect Switches are very easy to configure with the GUI. Dell supports the solution even though it has been discontinued."
"The most valuable feature is its ability to multitask."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is simplicity."
"There is high reliability since we have used them for close to twenty years and only had possibly one failure."
"It would be ideal if there was better integration with various other platforms."
"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required. Cisco Nexus should lower its current prices."
"It would be great if they could make the interface a little more user-friendly, but not trade power off for simplicity."
"The technical support for this solution needs to be improved."
"The product could be updated more frequently for other phone model support."
"There is some room for improvement when it comes to the frequency on the network."
"This solution costs a lot."
"The initial setup was somewhat complex."
"What's lacking in Dell PowerConnect Switches is SD-WAN integration, and this is what needs to be improved in it. All enterprises now move towards SD-WAN infrastructure, and because Dell PowerConnect Switches don't currently support SD-WAN, the product would be replaced, considered a secondary switch, or linked up to a different switch. Integration or support for SD-WAN is what I'd like to see in the next version of Dell PowerConnect Switches."
"The CLI for Dell PowerConnect Switches is sometimes confusing, especially with the LAN, but for the GUI it is simple."
"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."
"There should be more port options in this switch. Currently, it has 24 or 48 ports. However, some of our customers require only 8 ports, but I have to put a switch with 24 ports. They should provide smaller solutions and complimentary access point for companies like ours with a low quantity of work. The main issue with this product is branding. They should improve their branding and promote their brand more in Mexico. Customers are more aware of brands like Cisco as compared to Dell."
"More stable firmware releases would be an improvement because we have had them randomly power on and off."
"When it comes to the configuration, there should be documentation and interactive help available to assist people who have experience with products from other vendors."
"A user can take care of the product's installation part, but it may not seem to be an easy process."
"An area for improvement would be that it's very hard to configure if you're not familiar with the UI or CLI of the product. The UI itself could also be improved."
Cisco Nexus is ranked 6th in LAN Switching with 101 reviews while Dell PowerConnect Switches is ranked 3rd in LAN Switching with 30 reviews. Cisco Nexus is rated 8.4, while Dell PowerConnect Switches is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Cisco Nexus writes " Offer high performance capabilities and enables efficient data transmission and processing". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Dell PowerConnect Switches writes "Excellent support, good pricing, and easy setup". Cisco Nexus is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Juniper QFX Series Switches, Arista Networks Platform, VMware NSX and ExtremeSwitching, whereas Dell PowerConnect Switches is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, HPE ProCurve, NETGEAR Switches, Arista Networks Platform and Dell PowerSwitch N-Series. See our Cisco Nexus vs. Dell PowerConnect Switches report.
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