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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerConnect Switches, Enterasys Campus LAN Switches, and HPE ProCurve based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The product is cheap.""The technology is good and the interface is simple. We haven't had any bugs, disconnections or delays.""This solution comes with a lifetime warranty.""The solution’s technical support is good.""This is a very reliable solution.""We have these switches installed in an environment with hardware from many other vendors, and so far, so good.""The features I've found most valuable are that the product is very easy to configure and inexpensive.""The product is reliable."

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"The performance is good.""Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You can do whatever you want, like a CLI. The solution is easy to diagnose and manage. I like the Linux-based operating system. If any service crashes, you need to restart the system.""Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch. It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric technology switches, which used to have their own pricing. This has made it easier for us as solution providers to tailor options for our customers with fewer but more suitable choices."

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"The pricing is quite competitive.""The solution is fast and inexpensive.""ProCurve is easy to configure and to know how to create each connection and configuration.""HPE ProCurve offers a very good value proposition compared to that of other switches and is very energy-efficient.""The most valuable feature of HPE ProCurve is its ease of use and implementation.""This is a very reliable solution.""The network management solutions that they have is great.""The GUI makes it easy to configure, manage, and work with."

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Cons
"The product needs to improve in terms of reports and backups.""The one issue you face in the industry there is always some planned obsolescence in these switches.""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.""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.""The solution's ROI for generic networking is not extraordinary.""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.""The IOS software that is used on the switches could be improved.""The pricing could always be a bit lower."

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"Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the switch. There are tools from Extreme Networks that allow visibility of such traffic, which other switches lack. Extreme CloudIQ analytics can analyze all the traffic on Extreme Switches up to layer seven, offering full visibility. However, this tool is necessary for such detailed analytics and might not be compatible with some third-party products.""While the support is good, it could be better, and the price could be reduced.""The tool's price is high. We need a cost-effective service. It also needs to add wireless controller features like Huawei."

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"I don't have any recommendations for areas of improvement.""An area for improvement in HPE ProCurve is the web interface not being as robust because you still have to go to the COI to make modifications or look at the exact configuration.""Our customers are focused on features and generally, they would like to have a more feature-rich solution.""HPE ProCurve is very complex for junior engineers and beginners. You need a lot of experience in managing switches in order to use this switch.""Since we transfer from one gigabit to ten gigabits of information, in a future release, it would benefit to have more high-speed ports.""The solution's pricing could be made cheaper.""They should learn from other vendors, such as Cisco. They all have a few specific routing features. HPE doesn't have any cheap BGP solution.""There should be faster interfaces on the switch, such as 25 gigabits."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "This solution is much cheaper than comparable products by Cisco."
  • "The price of these switches is okay."
  • "Its price is okay. Sometimes, it is lower than a Cisco solution."
  • "Cheaper than its competitors"
  • "Inexpensive"
  • "If you want to purchase a new Dell PowerConnect Switch, you will pay up to $1,600, but I bought them used. I bought the four Dell PowerConnect Switches that I used for $1,000."
  • "Dell PowerConnect switches are cheaper than Cisco switches. Cisco's higher capacity switches (100 or 200 gigs) are super-expensive. With the higher capacity, the price of the switches and the price of the architecture go high. Dell is cheaper and modular. So, I don't need to invest 100% upfront. I can invest as I progress. That is an option because the chassis will not be populated with all the pluggables. I have a choice because it is modular. I can go for 25 gigs today, and after four months, I can go for 100 gigs, and after that, I can go for 200 gigs. I have a choice when it is not a fixed switch."
  • "Pricing for Dell PowerConnect Switches is quite competitive compared to Cisco and HP pricing. Dell has cheaper pricing and the company is trying to push for sales for its switching infrastructure because right now, the current market is dominated by Cisco. In the US market, there's Cisco, HP, Juniper, and Arista which you can buy for data center switching meant for different kinds of enterprises and ISPs. Dell PowerConnect Switches, on the other hand, is a product for people who need smaller setups or individual switches, especially those looking for a cheaper product and basic switching, though you can also buy a complete suite packaged with the switches."
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  • "In general, the price could be improved."
  • "The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally."
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  • "You buy the switch and that's it."
  • "The cost of HPE ProCurve is good."
  • "The purchasing cost a few years ago for two units was approx €5,000."
  • "This is an expensive switch."
  • "The price of this product is cheap."
  • "HPE ProCurve products are reasonably priced."
  • "The price could be more competitive."
  • "We are a public company, so we are obliged to take the best offer from the vendors. They gave us the best price for the needs we had. It was considerably less than Cisco. It had maybe 40% lower cost."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution’s technical support is good.
    Top Answer:The IOS software that is used on the switches could be improved. The solution is a little cumbersome to configure and… more »
    Top Answer:Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You… more »
    Top Answer:In general, the price could be improved. There are no monthly or yearly costs.
    Top Answer:The tool's price is high. We need a cost-effective service. It also needs to add wireless controller features like… more »
    Top Answer:HPE ProCurve is used to connect servers and storage in the data center.
    Top Answer:The solution's pricing could be made cheaper.
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    Also Known As
    PowerConnect Switches
    ProCurve, HP ProCurve
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    Overview
    PowerConnect Switches family offers a set of flexible, manageable and comprehensive switch solutions supporting up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and optimized Internet iSCSI (iSCSI) performance with Dell Storage solutions, ideal for enterprise and campus LAN environments alike.
    Enterasys Campus LAN Switches Aggregation / Core Switches is designed for the demanding needs of aggregation, top-of-rack and campus core environments, these switches deliver 10Gb, 40Gb and even 100Gb bandwidth with maximum throughput and reliability.
    HP Networking (HP ProCurve) products enable a cost-effective network that's agile, flexible, and fully interoperable. Boost availability, performance, monitoring, and productivity with HP network software, services, and support.
    Sample Customers
    Amerijet Holdings Inc., CGD Securities, MavenWire, Tulane University
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    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, DY 4 Systems, EdgeWing, Edmonton Public Schools District, Halton Catholic District School Board, Hartwick College, Hatch Associates, Huntingdon College, Roseville Joint Union High School District, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, One Superior Place
    Top Industries
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    Media Company19%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Engineering Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Government20%
    Retailer15%
    Wholesaler/Distributor10%
    Healthcare Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Educational Organization9%
    Government8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise26%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise54%
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