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

"When the price is competitive the customers tend to choose the cheaper brand and then look at the features. So having a competitive price is a plus."

"The most valuable feature is its ability to multitask."

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

"The tool is reliable, and it stands up well. The solution works fine and lasts a long time."

"This solution comes with a lifetime warranty."

"The solution’s technical support is good."

"It's easy to set up. We can put it in production in a couple of minutes."

"Its throughout and compatibility are the most valuable."

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

"I would like to see better scalability and more features on these switches in the future."

"The solution's ROI for generic networking is not extraordinary."

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

"I expect it to be a zero-touch or a plug-and-play device. To some extent, it is, but we need to know the architecture, and we need to know what exactly we are doing. It is not so easy to implement. It depends on what exactly we are doing and it is still not a plug-and-play or zero-touch device. In the upcoming version, they can make it zero-touch, where we can just power it on and start using it. They can have some templates for different scenarios, such as when you are using it for the data center or adding it to your existing infrastructure."

"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."

"I can't think of what we would want in the next release."

"The configuration should be improved."

"The network features are not good."

"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."

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

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

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

"Inexpensive"

"I would rate the pricing as a seven or eight."

"PowerConnect Switches are priced well."

"Cheaper than its competitors"

"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."

"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."

"The solution is less expensive and more cost-efficient."

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