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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerConnect Switches and Enterasys Campus LAN Switches 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.
To learn more, read our detailed Dell PowerConnect Switches vs. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The setup is straightforward. It takes minimum time for deployment.""The functionality is very good.""Dell offers very good support.""Dell PowerConnect Switches are very easy to configure with the GUI. Dell supports the solution even though it has been discontinued.""The most valuable feature is stability.""The technology is good and the interface is simple. We haven't had any bugs, disconnections or delays.""There is high reliability since we have used them for close to twenty years and only had possibly one failure.""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."

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"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.""The performance is good.""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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Cons
"More stable firmware releases would be an improvement because we have had them randomly power on and off.""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.""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.""Dell is sometimes slow to provide updates to firmware.""I can't think of what we would want in the next release.""The network features are not good.""Scalability, especially with the power connect series is something that you have to take into account before starting the project because any changes to an ongoing project can be difficult.""The one issue you face in the industry there is always some planned obsolescence in these switches."

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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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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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    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 get them up in the environment.
    Top Answer: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… 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 Huawei.
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    8.3
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    Also Known As
    PowerConnect Switches
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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.
    Sample Customers
    Amerijet Holdings Inc., CGD Securities, MavenWire, Tulane University
    Americatel Peru
    Top Industries
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    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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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Dell PowerConnect Switches vs. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Dell PowerConnect Switches vs. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Dell PowerConnect Switches is ranked 3rd in LAN Switching with 29 reviews while Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is ranked 11th in LAN Switching with 3 reviews. Dell PowerConnect Switches is rated 8.0, while Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Dell PowerConnect Switches writes "Excellent support, good pricing, and easy setup". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Enterasys Campus LAN Switches writes "A powerful solution with good web management features ". Dell PowerConnect Switches is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve, NETGEAR Switches and Arista Networks Platform, whereas Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is most compared with . See our Dell PowerConnect Switches vs. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches report.

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