Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center comparison

Dell Technologies and Fortinet are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Dell Technologies is ranked #30, while Fortinet is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.4. Dell Technologies holds a 0.6% mindshare in ES, compared to Fortinet’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

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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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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerSwitch Managed Ca...

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

30th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data...

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is 2.3%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center	2.3%
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus	0.6%
Other	97.1%

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Eslam Mohamed

Network Security Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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…

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Rutul SHah

CXO at Aariha Enterprise Private Limited

Provides seamless traffic control and secure connectivity while minimizing downtime and optimizing resource allocation

There is always room for improvement in Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center because with this switch, they can reduce downtime due to broadcasting issues by denying specific traffic on particular ports. Currently, I am not identifying any weak points of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center because it meets the customer's use case. However, the commercial aspect presents challenges, particularly with pricing, as customers often ask for Juniper or Cisco, brands they are more aware of, which makes awareness about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center another weak point.

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Quotes from Members

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

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."

"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center offers flexibility and control over the entire network from a single pane of management."

"What I like about the solution is that it can be accessed anywhere."

"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability is good."

"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is very easy to configure."

"The main actual benefit that Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center brought to my customer's environment is secure connectivity while minimizing downtime from unexpected traffic or broadcasting."

"The product is stable."

"All the features are necessary, like tracking evidence and IPS. However, I appreciate the ability to connect the logs and the dashboard functionality."

"It integrates well."

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Cons

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

"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs to improve its UI and stability."

"The solution can improve by upgrading QSFP+, it is very limited and must be supported more than it is now. If we need FortiSwitches to support all the QSFP ports our budgets would have to be very large."

"Enhancing security on the firewall and the switches, as well as focusing on price segment issues, would make it a better solution for the future."

"Managing the VLANs is an area where the solution lacks and needs to improve."

"The stability of the solution is impacted when integrating parts from different vendors such as Cisco, which can lead to performance problems and disconnections."

"Cisco is better in terms of price, scalability, and ease of management. Regarding resources, they are available in Pakistan to manage these systems."

"The solution could always benefit from more security. It's of critical importance to organizations right now."

"The tool is not easy to use."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is fair."

"Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."

"The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."

"The solution is not expensive."

"The product has a mid-range price."

"The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users."

"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."

"The tool's pricing is lower than Cisco's."

"This solution is expensive but it does not require a license."

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Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	4

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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?

The initial setup was simple.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?

The Fortinet switches come with no additional cost as they are open source, with only hardware warranties applicable.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?

The performance is basic only, and we cannot compare Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center with Aruba or Cisco switches. Regarding security policies, I did not configure that many policies in Fortinet...

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Comparisons

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus

Compared 21% of the time

Aruba Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus

Compared 19% of the time

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus

Compared 18% of the time

Meraki MS Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus

Compared 17% of the time

H3C Ethernet Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus

Compared 15% of the time

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Aruba Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Compared 25% of the time

HPE Ethernet Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Compared 14% of the time

Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Compared 9% of the time

Meraki MS Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Compared 6% of the time

Cisco Catalyst Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Compared 6% of the time

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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

Dell Technologies

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.

Fortinet

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Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

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