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 #29, while Fortinet is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.2. Dell Technologies holds a 0.5% mindshare in ES, compared to Fortinet’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% 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

29th

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

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is 1.9%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Vishwajeet Pandey

senior technical administrator at Ogma Consulting

Management and monitoring efficiencies from a single platform increase network control and flexibility

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center ( /products/fortinet-fortiswitch-data-center-reviews ) offers flexibility and control over the entire network from a single pane of management. It allows me to create VLANs, implement security measures, and push configurations using a single tool. These features make the solution accurate, flexible, and valuable for network management.

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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."

"The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy."

"SD-WAN and the security fabric are essential features of the product."

"It allows us to manage all necessary services, such as data centers, networking, and cybersecurity."

"The initial setup was simple."

"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."

"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."

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

"Using Fortinet's whole range, including FortiSwitches, is cost-effective compared to Cisco and beneficial for network security."

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Cons

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

"Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed."

"With IT products, there is always room for improvement."

"Compatibility with infrastructure from other vendors like Cisco and Sophos can be further improved."

"They could improve availability and security by detecting and preventing switch attacks."

"Fortinet could have the ability to authenticate users like Aruba offers because managing ten or twelve SSIDs for different clients is complicated."

"The solution’s pricing could be improved."

"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."

"The product must improve the latency in the management center."

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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."

"It is reasonably priced."

"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."

"We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive."

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

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

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

The initial setup was simple.

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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?

There is room for improvement in customer support and device speed. Sometimes, customer support does not provide prompt assistance, leaving projects hanging. Additionally, improving the speed of th...

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Comparisons

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Compared 25% of the time

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus

Compared 13% of the time

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Aruba Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Compared 19% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% 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.

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

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