We performed a comparison between Dell PowerConnect Switches and ExtremeSwitching 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."Its throughout and compatibility are the most valuable."
"Dell PowerConnect Switches have a VTL feature similar to Cisco's VSS. With VTL, using this technology, you can cluster two switches together to increase redundancy in the environment."
"The tool is very user-friendly, with features catering to beginners and advanced users. For beginners, there are models with interactive and easy-to-navigate GUIs that aid in initial deployment and updates. For advanced users, there is the option to use the CLI."
"This solution comes with a lifetime warranty."
"The security is the most valuable aspect of this solution. It also has good storage and resource handling."
"The technology is good and the interface is simple. We haven't had any bugs, disconnections or delays."
"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerConnect Switches for me is the throughput. I also like that the product has more compatibility with Dell infrastructure, especially with EMC and new generation Dell servers. Dell PowerConnect Switches can also easily integrate with Dell servers, and this is another pro."
"The most valuable feature is its ability to multitask."
"The performance of ExtremeSwitching is good."
"ExtremeSwitching is a good, stable platform."
"They are good. We have been using them for about two years, and we are satisfied with their performance. For our network environment, these switches are working fine."
"In the case of small businesses, the solution is budget-friendly and easy to configure."
"The product offers a single management platform for multiple models of switches. The tool also allows users to manage multiple sites from a single dashboard."
"Our vendors are great and they offer very good support services."
"The price is low compared to the competition."
"Setup was easy. It only took a couple of hours to set up."
"The CLI for Dell PowerConnect Switches is sometimes confusing, especially with the LAN, but for the GUI it is simple."
"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."
"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 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."
"It would be great to have modules that integrate with SDN solutions such as Cisco ACI, Arista SDN, Huawei Agile, and IBM."
"The one issue you face in the industry there is always some planned obsolescence in these switches."
"The network features are not good."
"Their pricing could be a bit cheaper, as Huawei switches offer better pricing."
"The solution as a whole has hardware quality issues."
"ExtremeSwitching hardware lacks flexibility compared to some other options."
"The training and resources for learning are lacking."
"I believe they should be more aggressive in terms of pricing."
"The pricing of the universal switches is an area of concern that needs to be improved."
"Extreme Networks does not have any entry-level products. This is a problem for them because Aruba has an Instant On series, which is new and cost-effective. Cisco also has the 1000 series, and other brands offer entry-level products."
"ExtremeSwitching has many features but having come from Cisco environments, there is a steep learning curve to learning all the functionality."
Dell PowerConnect Switches is ranked 3rd in LAN Switching with 31 reviews while ExtremeSwitching is ranked 8th in LAN Switching with 18 reviews. Dell PowerConnect Switches is rated 8.0, while ExtremeSwitching is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Dell PowerConnect Switches writes "Excellent support, good pricing, and easy setup". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeSwitching writes "Easy to configure, with a switching-level security feature". Dell PowerConnect Switches is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve, NETGEAR Switches and Arista Networks Platform, whereas ExtremeSwitching is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus and NETGEAR Switches. See our Dell PowerConnect Switches vs. ExtremeSwitching report.
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