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We performed a comparison between Brocade FastIron [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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    What do you like most about Dell PowerConnect Switches?
    Top Answer: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.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerConnect...
    Top Answer:The solution is less expensive and more cost-efficient.
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    What needs improvement with Dell PowerConnect Switches?
    Top Answer: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… more »
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    In Data Center Networking
    4th
    out of 12 in Data Center Networking
    Views
    2,478
    Comparisons
    1,878
    Reviews
    10
    Average Words per Review
    372
    Rating
    8.2
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    PowerConnect Switches
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    Overview
    Brocade FastIron SX Series of Layer 2/3 switches provide] a foundation for improved operational efficiency and faster response to business opportunities today and into the future. The FastIron SX Series extends control from the network edge to the backbone with intelligent network services, including superior Quality of Service (QoS), predictable performance, advanced security, comprehensive management, and integrated resiliency. In addition, the FastIron SX Series offers compatibility with a common operating system, and a shared interface and power supply modules reduce the cost of ownership by minimizing operational expenses and improving Return on Investment (ROI).
    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
    Huntington Beach Union High School District
    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 Company19%
    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 Enterprise53%
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    Brocade FastIron [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 30 reviews. Brocade FastIron [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". Brocade FastIron [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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