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Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerSwitch Managed Ca...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
30th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secu...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is 3.6%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access3.6%
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus0.7%
Other95.7%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

EE
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…
HM
Cyber Security Manager at Greater Cairo Water Company (GCWC)
Zero Trust access has improved branch security and provides granular visibility for all devices
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access has substantial automation because the configuration is managed from FortiGate dashboard. Automation increases performance and decreases installation time. I mentioned the unique specifications of the switch and the solution at the start. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access granular visibility features have helped me manage IoT devices. I can see every device in the network and the details about each device because FortiGate has an inventory of every device, making the integration between Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access and FortiGate unique. The deep integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric is very important for threat intelligence in my organization. Reliability is key, and automation contributes significantly to network performance optimization in my organization. I have to use FortiLink for automatic UTM extension, as it is a unique proprietary protocol to manage Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access through FortiGate. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is a switch that is related to its Secure Access feature. I gave this review a rating of 9.

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 policies are very good."
"I can say that the product is easy to use...The initial setup of the product was easy."
"Ability to manage FortiAP, FortiClient, and FortiGate all from a single console"
"The product is a total solution with the FortiGate, switch, and access point. It is integrated with FortiGate, allowing us to manage all the equipment through it. You can handle everything from a single point."
"Fortinet costs 30 to 40 percent less than Cisco, HPE, and Aruba while the company has made great strides in technical ability."
"What I actually use in this deployment are Forti APs (Fortinet Access Points). So, I can see all my office infrastructure from a single console, which is handy. One FortiGate, one FortiSwitch, and five access points, everything under good control. It's really nice to see it all together like this."
"We switched to Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access because it can integrate to the firewall in FortiGate, which allows us to centralize the management console on the firewall to manage the security and network on one brand and lowers the cost of management."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access has good scalability."
 

Cons

"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
"The range of products could improve from Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access."
"The product's pricing needs improvement for small and medium businesses."
"We've had some issues with Layer 3 FortiSwitch. We can deploy the device in the cloud. However, we can't deploy this solution in complex environments easily."
"The initial setup is pretty easy; we have built a knowledge base. But there's a learning curve for beginners."
"The product could use more security related features."
"They could provide integration with Fortinet Authenticator."
"I believe that stacking, a feature that is available in Huawei and Cisco, is not available in Fortinet products."
"If you contact Fortinet, it's a bit difficult. Most of the time, they send you just links and documents to read for troubleshooting. When you contact support, you don't need documents. You want someone that can understand your problem, give a hand, and help you. I'm not impressed by the support really."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is fair."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive."
"The pricing for Fortinet FortiSwitch is not expensive."
"We have to pay for the solution's subscription."
"The solution is expensive but overall the cost makes sense."
"Licensing is billed annually and contracts are either one or three years in length."
"We signed up for a three-year license for support and replacement."
"We have an annual licensing cost. There are no additional costs."
"The product pricing seems to be mid-range."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

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Small Business39
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise7
 

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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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