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Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus vs Meraki MS Switches comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerSwitch Managed Ca...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
31st
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Meraki MS Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
105
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Meraki MS Switches is 2.3%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Meraki MS Switches2.3%
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus0.9%
Other96.8%
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…
Jayaraman C - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Cloud management has simplified branch deployments but pricing and support still need improvement
In terms of improvements for Meraki MS Switches, pricing is one area that could be enhanced. On the support front, the limited lifetime warranty is a concern. Aruba offers limited lifetime warranty, whereas Cisco requires a minimum license to function for hardware support or technical support. I think Cisco could improve by bundling technical support and hardware support together with the license. This approach is currently only applicable for EA customers. Standard license customers have to take additional hardware support as a separate SKU. I believe that bundling technical and hardware support with the cloud subscription itself would help customers choose a Meraki option. To make Meraki MS Switches closer to a rating of ten, Cisco could take additional features on the AI front. I am uncertain whether they will offer AI features at no cost. Self-healing networks is a new term that enterprises are looking forward to. All OEM management platforms now feature auto-remediation and auto-fixing capabilities. The issue is that even if AI is offered without cost, customers cannot get the benefits if they cannot afford the pricing. Enterprise customers are looking to optimize operational effort and operational capabilities. They use multiple tools apart from the OEM native dashboard, including the Cisco Meraki dashboard and Catalyst dashboard. However, they still want to have end-to-end visibility. For end-to-end visibility, they can go for Digital Twin capabilities through platforms such as IP Fabric, ManageEngine, SolarWinds, and Forward Networks. There are many NMS platforms that can be integrated, allowing them to manage complete operations. Cisco could add some additional capabilities into the same OEM dashboard so that customers can benefit from improved operational management.

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."
"It is easy to configure and claim the switches by their serial number directly from the portal."
"The deployment process of Meraki MS Switches is straightforward and easy to deploy."
"It helps manage multiple switches deployed in different locations with a single console on the cloud."
"The ease of deployment and management stands out, along with the fact that customers do not need to purchase additional network management solutions."
"Meraki MS Switches are amazing. Whoever built it is a genius. I like that it's a plug-and-play solution."
"Meraki MS Switches are rock solid."
"I like that I can patch and manage them remotely from the user portal."
"The solution is efficient and easy to run."
 

Cons

"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
"Meraki requires more models, especially with respect to PoE Switches, to support Wi-Fi 6 capabilities."
"It can have better security. It needs more security enhancements, and in particular, a zero-trust element. If we could have external and internal users vetted in the same way as a zero-trust network, that will be handy."
"We aren't missing any features."
"Meraki MS Switches, including their licensing, are somewhat expensive, particularly when compared with competitor solutions like HP."
"The prices are a little higher than other vendors."
"In reference to an area of improvement sometimes the switch does not connect to the internet initially."
"There is not much training available for this solution."
"I haven't seen any specific return on investment from implementing Meraki MS Switches, as I can't provide any numbers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is fair."
"We paid for our switches outright, at a cost of between $15,000 USD and $18,000 USD."
"The Layer 3 switch is the most expensive switch."
"The licensing is purchased on a one, three, five, and seven year basis."
"The tool is expensive."
"With the solution that we currently have, I think it costs about 1,200 pounds a year. They bill on a yearly basis."
"Securing licenses and devices for more than a year can make the product expensive. In general, the product is expensive."
"This is not a cheap solution."
"Meraki MS Switches is a pricey product. You have to get a license for each product annually. It would have been perfect if there were product bundles."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
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Company SizeCount
Small Business58
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise25
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki MS Switches?
Cost is not the issue for us. Meraki MS Switches might be more expensive than other products, but we believe that from all analysis, Meraki MS Switches is able to deliver the kind of quality in ter...
What needs improvement with Meraki MS Switches?
In terms of improvements for Meraki MS Switches, pricing is one area that could be enhanced. On the support front, the limited lifetime warranty is a concern. Aruba offers limited lifetime warranty...
What is your primary use case for Meraki MS Switches?
The primary use cases of Meraki MS Switches focus on the SMB market, starting from boutique size to mid-level enterprise, not very large enterprises. However, with Meraki, which is now part of Cisc...
 

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
MS220, MS320, MS420
 

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