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Cisco Catalyst Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Catalyst Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
177
Ranking in other categories
LAN Switching (1st), Data Center Networking (1st), AV Over IP Switching (1st)
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Ca...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
29th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Catalyst Switches is 3.0%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Catalyst Switches3.0%
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus0.5%
Other96.5%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Joshua Odunsi - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensures efficient performance and supports network growth with optimal speed
Catalyst Switches are efficient and swift, which is valuable for my organization. I experience optimal speed and effective configuration, making them stand out compared to other switches. The PoE switches offer more ports on SFP, and it is efficient in use. Overall, the switches provide me with the value I expect in terms of speed and efficiency.
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Secure, easy to use, and dashboard works well
I use this solution with VxRail I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well. In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems. In the future, I…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is stable."
"It is easy to use."
"The hardware and the security are the product's valuable features"
"With Cisco Catalyst Switches, everything is working perfectly. We have not had issues with this solution."
"The most valuable feature is the interface, it's easy to configure. The command line uses a switch that gives us security."
"I have found this solution to be extremely stable."
"It's easy to configure."
"The new series has lots of great features, it's really lovely. From a management perspective, or a policy creation perspective, which we are seeing in the Catalyst 9000 series it is great."
"I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well."
 

Cons

"I would like to see the integration of the 2960 SX switched."
"The delivery of the product lead time should be improved."
"Cisco is weird about their pricing models, so that's one problem. Their operating system is also a little outdated."
"With most of the Cisco devices and models, we faced a slight decrease in speed during the initial setup and while restarting the system"
"Cisco Catalyst Switches could be a little bit cheaper as they are very costly."
"While it is scalable, it could be better."
"These switches should have better compatibility with software-defined technology."
"The price of the product is very expensive."
"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I don't know a lot about the price, but they are affordable compared with other solutions."
"We are on an annual license to use this solution and the price of the solution could be reduced. We have spent hundreds of thousands on our Wi-Fi network."
"The price of this solution could be reduced, it is expensive and I am using an annual license."
"The new products from Cisco in the market are expensive. My company cannot import Cisco products, so they are mostly unavailable."
"The price of Cisco equipment is very expensive and you have to pay extra for support."
"​The price should go down instead of up. ​"
"The price of this solution is reasonable."
"The cost of a license before COVID and before the lockdown was approximately three lakh 70,000 in Indian Rupees. After this COVID situation, the cost has gone down to two lakh 46,000 rupees."
"The price of the solution is fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business78
Midsize Enterprise29
Large Enterprise78
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Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
What do you like most about Cisco Catalyst Switches?
We are a vendor for the healthcare sector, especially hospitals, and normally, we use a full Cisco solution for stability, especially for the stability of the Access Points and the security of swit...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Catalyst Switches?
For pricing satisfaction, I'd say it will be six to seven because Cisco usually is costly compared to other vendors. Regarding pricing, there is indeed room for improvement.
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Also Known As

Cisco Catalyst, Catalyst
Dell EMC PowerSwitch Campus Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch Branch Series, PowerSwitch Campus and Branch Switches, PowerSwitch Campus Switches, PowerSwitch Branch Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch N Series, PowerSwitch N Series
 

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Sample Customers

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