Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] vs Extreme VDX [EOL] comparison

"The security is the most valuable aspect of this solution. It also has good storage and resource handling."

"Dell offers very good support."

"We have these switches installed in an environment with hardware from many other vendors, and so far, so good."

"The setup is straightforward. It takes minimum time for deployment."

"Its throughout and compatibility are the most valuable."

"The functionality is very good."

"There is high reliability since we have used them for close to twenty years and only had possibly one failure."

"The product is cheap."

"The fabric of the solution and the management aspect are the solution's most valuable features."

"Its simplicity and web interface were most valuable. I also liked the two-factor authentication."

"The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent."

"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 vendors will likely be necessary."

"More stable firmware releases would be an improvement because we have had them randomly power on and off."

"The CLI for Dell PowerConnect Switches is sometimes confusing, especially with the LAN, but for the GUI it is simple."

"The network features are not good."

"Dell is sometimes slow to provide updates to firmware."

"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."

"Accessibility and management could be improved."

"A user can take care of the product's installation part, but it may not seem to be an easy process."

"I would like the ability to stack with different switch brands."

"The only problem is that at the moment it's an Extreme product and Extreme is not really pushing it. They have to make up for weak innovation and I'm not sure if they want to do that."

"Its scalability can be better. If possible, it can have Hyper POE. I am not sure if there is a fiber version."

"The initial cost was high but since they have lasted for over ten or twenty years they are worth it."

"In my opinion, it is a product that is priced somewhere in the middle, making it a well-priced solution in the middle. It is not a very cheap product."

"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."

"If one is the cheapest price and ten is the most expensive, I rate the product price as an eight or nine. The tool is not cheap."

"Cheaper than its competitors"

"PowerConnect Switches are priced well."

"The product is cheaper than Cisco and licensing is yearly. We have to pay additional costs for support."

"Inexpensive"

"It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."