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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"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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"We are able to monitor everything that is happening on our network.""The initial setup was simple.""The most valuable feature is the port analytics.""Based on my use cases, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center was a great product that was easy to manage and work with while being a powerful tool.""SD-WAN and the security fabric are essential features of the product.""Configurations between FortiGate and FortiSwitch have to link to each other. We need configuration. The configuration is not like a Cisco switch. It has a unique configuration.""I have found the solution to be scalable.""The single pane of glass that helps us manage everything through FortiManager is the most important feature."

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

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"The product must improve the latency in the management center.""With IT products, there is always room for improvement.""The FortiSwitch product was initially quite complex.""When there are many switches being used, the speed declines noticeably.""Managing the VLANs is an area where the solution lacks and needs to improve.""There could be more porting software options for easy deployment in the product.""Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs to improve its UI and stability.""The solution could always benefit from more security. It's of critical importance to organizations right now."

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  • "Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."
  • "This solution is expensive but it does not require a license."
  • "It is reasonably priced."
  • "The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users."
  • "The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."
  • "Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."
  • "The solution is not expensive."
  • "We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive."
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    Also Known As
    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

    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

    With 10 or 40 GE access ports and a high-throughput backbone, FortiSwitch Data Center Switches are ideal for the top-of-rack (ToR) server or firewall-aggregation applications. The high-speed switching fabric is also well suited for enterprise network core or backbone network installations.

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    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Educational Organization7%
    Government6%
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    Comms Service Provider25%
    Insurance Company25%
    Renewables & Environment Company13%
    Marketing Services Firm13%
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm5%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Small Business67%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise17%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is ranked 25th in Ethernet Switches while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 18 reviews. Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is rated 9.0, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus writes "Secure, easy to use, and dashboard works well". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes "Has intuitive graphical user interface, but the security features need improvement". Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Meraki MS Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches.

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