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We performed a comparison between Cisco Ethernet Switches and Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"One valuable feature is that you can string a number of switches together, and the fact that there are various methods to connect them, such as by stacking.""The solution can scale.""The solution's valuable features are the speed of network transfer, it can transfer four to six gigabits per second.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the performance of the product.""Cisco Ethernet Switches is a very stable product.""Cisco switches have several valuable features like VLAN mapping. We seldom use that, but we find the security configurations helpful, like high availability with trading port channels and MAC filtering.""It is easy to configure and troubleshoot.""This solution is overall a high-grade solution compared to others."

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"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."

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Cons
"The price could be lower. It's quite expensive.""To keep up with the market, the solution should have better evolution and innovation.""The licensing needs to be improved.""Very highly priced in comparison to other similar products.""The local support resources for Cisco in Bangledesh are very poor and should be increased.""An area for improvement in Cisco Ethernet Switches is its command-line interface. It works differently than expected if you want to do some implementation. However, it works if it's a simple integration.""I haven't heard from my engineers that they said it's excellent.""The dashboard needs some minor improvements."

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"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."

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  • "Not inexpensive. Price will vary widely depending on the chosen product and size of the deployment."
  • "Pricing for this product is high but the cost is worth it if you can afford it."
  • "The pricing is reasonable, and for small business it is acceptable."
  • "The price of this solution is good."
  • "This is an expensive solution, but you are paying for stability."
  • "The last time I bought a 24-port switch, which was a while ago, I paid about five or six thousand Euros. In this part of the world, that's quite expensive for us."
  • "These switches are expensive, but they are an excellent buy and definitely have value for the investment."
  • "We are happy with the pricing from Cisco."
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    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    Also Known As
    Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
    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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    Overview
    Cisco Ethernet Switches scale to meet the needs of networks of all sizes. They are Secure, Reliable and Seamless.

    The Dell EMC Open Networking portfolio of enterprise-class wired and
    wireless, next-generation management and industry-leading support is
    designed to meet the needs of your business. Our cost-effective, futureready solutions reduce complexity and integrate seamlessly into existing
    networks for flexible growth and investment protection

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    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider12%
    Educational Organization11%
    Computer Software Company9%
    University7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Educational Organization7%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    March 2024
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    Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 123 reviews while Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is ranked 25th in Ethernet Switches. Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus writes "Secure, easy to use, and dashboard works well". Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and NETGEAR Switches, whereas Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Meraki MS Switches.

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