We performed a comparison between Cisco Catalyst Switches and Dell PowerConnect Switches based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Users feel Cisco Catalyst Switches provide great stability, intuitive reliable analytics, seamless scalability, excellent PoE capabilities, and solid robust security. However, users are happier with the pricing of Dell PowerConnect Switches.
"When it comes to Cisco Catalyst Switches, one can say that the legacy switches are stable."
"The most valuable features of the solution are BGP, VPN, and spine-leaf architecture."
"A very expandable solution."
"The most valuable feature is the interface, it's easy to configure. The command line uses a switch that gives us security."
"Catalyst Switches perform very well, and the network is stable."
"The product is reliable."
"Catalyst Switches are reliable. We don't have major problems like lost connections, and we only have a minor issue with something every few months. In the last five years, a switch broke down once, and that was due to human error."
"The solution is already at the cutting edge in terms of innovation."
"Dell PowerConnect Switches are very easy to configure with the GUI. Dell supports the solution even though it has been discontinued."
"The solution’s technical support is good."
"The most valuable features are the jumbo frames and the stacking."
"PowerConnect Switches' stability is satisfactory."
"Dell PowerConnect Switches are easy to configure."
"The technology is good and the interface is simple. We haven't had any bugs, disconnections or delays."
"Dell offers very good support."
"This is a very reliable solution."
"I think one switch should go beyond the 10 gig connectivity to 40 gigs."
"In a future upgrade, I would like to see integrated wireless in the solution."
"Services should be improved."
"The pricing needs improvement."
"The solution is expensive. They should work on their pricing model to try to make it more affordable for customers."
"They need to simplify the Web GUI and make it easier to use, and more intuitive for the users."
"The security of the solution could be improved, it is really important to us."
"The solution could improve by having a video IP feature."
"The IOS software that is used on the switches could be improved."
"I can't think of what we would want in the next release."
"It would be great to have modules that integrate with SDN solutions such as Cisco ACI, Arista SDN, Huawei Agile, and IBM."
"I would like to see better scalability and more features on these switches in the future."
"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."
"Accessibility and management could be improved."
"Scalability, especially with the power connect series is something that you have to take into account before starting the project because any changes to an ongoing project can be difficult."
"We've only been using the solution for half a year. We haven't run into any issues, but maybe over time, that may change. It's too soon to tell. Offhand, there aren't any features that are lacking."
Cisco Catalyst Switches is ranked 1st in LAN Switching with 171 reviews while Dell PowerConnect Switches is ranked 3rd in LAN Switching with 30 reviews. Cisco Catalyst Switches is rated 8.6, while Dell PowerConnect Switches is rated 8.0. 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 PowerConnect Switches writes "Excellent support, good pricing, and easy setup". Cisco Catalyst Switches is most compared with Arista Networks Platform, Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve, ExtremeSwitching and Aruba Instant On Switches, whereas Dell PowerConnect Switches is most compared with Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve, NETGEAR Switches, Arista Networks Platform and Dell PowerSwitch N-Series. See our Cisco Catalyst Switches vs. Dell PowerConnect Switches report.
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