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We performed a comparison between Cisco Ethernet Switches and Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"Cisco Ethernet Switches have great enterprise features like Cisco DNA Assurance. Cisco DNA Assurance features advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning. Cisco AI Network Analytics, a capability within Cisco DNA Assurance, allows easy management of all devices and services, prioritizes and resolves network issues, and ensures a better user experience across the network.""I have found the solution to have good scalability. Cisco is the pioneers on switching technology, they are very good.""The most valuable features of this solution are the auto-complete functionality and the end-to-end functionalities such as routing with the channel.""Its performance and reliability are valuable.""This product is widely available and the warranty is very good.""Cisco Ethernet Switches are rugged, secure, and scalable. It provides smart devices and reliable switches.""The most valuable features of Cisco Ethernet Switches for our network are speed, latency, and reliability.""A stable product that is absolutely dependable."

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"I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well."

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"There are some GUI configuration improvements that they can implement in the future for the product models.""One thing we did have to work around is, on the broadcast side, we're reliant on the PTP protocol, precision time protocol, and the Cisco switches in general, don't support that.""The local support resources for Cisco in Bangledesh are very poor and should be increased.""This may be something that they are already working on, but it would be an improvement if they could add a layer of security to layer two and layer three to protect the server and to protect the data.""Their firmware could be better secured against vulnerabilities or other exploits. Also, only selected catalyst switches are allowed to onboard to Cisco SD Access technology.""The solution's reliability should be improved.""Because of the cyber attacks, they should focus more on VoIP.""Integration with third-party products could be improved."

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"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Not inexpensive. Price will vary widely depending on the chosen product and size of the deployment."
  • "Pricing for this product is high but the cost is worth it if you can afford it."
  • "The pricing is reasonable, and for small business it is acceptable."
  • "The price of this solution is good."
  • "This is an expensive solution, but you are paying for stability."
  • "The last time I bought a 24-port switch, which was a while ago, I paid about five or six thousand Euros. In this part of the world, that's quite expensive for us."
  • "These switches are expensive, but they are an excellent buy and definitely have value for the investment."
  • "We are happy with the pricing from Cisco."
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    Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
    Dell EMC PowerSwitch Campus Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch Branch Series, PowerSwitch Campus and Branch Switches, PowerSwitch Campus Switches, PowerSwitch Branch Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch N Series, PowerSwitch N Series
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    Overview
    Cisco Ethernet Switches scale to meet the needs of networks of all sizes. They are Secure, Reliable and Seamless.

    The Dell EMC Open Networking portfolio of enterprise-class wired and
    wireless, next-generation management and industry-leading support is
    designed to meet the needs of your business. Our cost-effective, futureready solutions reduce complexity and integrate seamlessly into existing
    networks for flexible growth and investment protection

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    Comms Service Provider12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Educational Organization10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Insurance Company7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise36%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews while Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is ranked 27th in Ethernet Switches. Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus writes "Secure, easy to use, and dashboard works well". Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and NETGEAR Switches, whereas Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access and Meraki MS Switches.

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