Avaya Nortel Ethernet Switches [EOL] vs Dell PowerConnect Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between Avaya Nortel Ethernet Switches [EOL] and Dell PowerConnect Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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  • "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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    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 get them up in the environment.
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    4th
    Views
    2,562
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    Reviews
    10
    Average Words per Review
    359
    Rating
    8.3
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    Also Known As
    Nortel Ethernet Switches
    PowerConnect Switches
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    Overview
    Ethernet Switch portfolio provides complete coverage, from basic branch office deployments to high-performance wiring closet, data center aggregation, and network core applications. Switches can be deployed individually or in combinations for highly reliable solutions that simplify service delivery and maximize application availability. Ethernet Switch products include: Ethernet Routing Switch 3000 Series, Ethernet Routing Switch 4000 Series, Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series, Virtual Services Platform 4000 Series, Virtual Services Platform 7200 Series, Virtual Services Platform 8000 Series, Virtual Services Platform 8600 Series and Virtual Services Platform 9000 Series.
    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.
    Sample Customers
    Woodfield Academy, Ashton Sixth Form College, Manning Stainton Estate Agents, Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Black Oak Casino, Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Blue Springs School District, East Brunswick Public Schools, University of San Carlos, Holland Hall School, Prairie Street Brewhouse, San Jose Earthquakes
    Amerijet Holdings Inc., CGD Securities, MavenWire, Tulane University
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    REVIEWERS
    Media Company19%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Local Government6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Avaya Nortel Ethernet Switches [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Data Center Networking while Dell PowerConnect Switches is ranked 4th in Data Center Networking with 29 reviews. Avaya Nortel Ethernet Switches [EOL] is rated 0.0, while Dell PowerConnect Switches is rated 8.0. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Dell PowerConnect Switches writes "Excellent support, good pricing, and easy setup". Avaya Nortel Ethernet Switches [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Dell PowerConnect Switches is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve, NETGEAR Switches and Arista Networks Platform.

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