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.
"The operating system is great."
"The solution is highly reliable."
"Cisco comes with built-in software access for network devices."
"Overall top of the line solution."
"I have found that the protocols that Cisco Catalyst Switches support are beneficial for my customers."
"The solution works well with analytics."
"We have dealt with Cisco's technical support in the past. They were especially helpful and very polite. They are always there if we need them and their insights are always excellent. I would say that we have been satisfied with the level of support we've gotten so far."
"The solution has high performance and we do not have to troubleshoot the network."
"The most valuable feature is stability."
"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."
"The technology is good and the interface is simple. We haven't had any bugs, disconnections or delays."
"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it is a stable and reliable product covered with good warranties and prices that ensure deep discounts for partners."
"Their support has been excellent, and it has been quite stable and easy to set up."
"The product is cheap."
"There is high reliability since we have used them for close to twenty years and only had possibly one failure."
"This is a very reliable solution."
"The solution’s pricing and stability could be improved."
"I think one switch should go beyond the 10 gig connectivity to 40 gigs."
"They should also have a graphic interface for the switches too without the command line."
"Out of the competition, Cisco switches are easily the most expensive."
"The product should work on its pricepoints. It's an expensive solution."
"The solution could be easy to use, you need a certificate to use it."
"The price could be better. For Cisco, there is no need for improvement except for the price. It's expensive."
"This product could be improved with cheaper pricing."
"Not a ten because I have to do a lot of testing on it. The correlation is okay."
"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."
"Their hardware is not reliable, it's faulty."
"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."
"The IOS software that is used on the switches could be improved."
"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."
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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