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Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] pros and cons

4.1 out of 5
 

Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] Pros review quotes

it_user1011525 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at a engineering company with 201-500 employees
Oct 30, 2019
The most valuable features are the jumbo frames and the stacking.
it_user1218636 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Engineer at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
Oct 31, 2019
This solution comes with a lifetime warranty.
reviewer998499 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at a media company with 51-200 employees
Jan 12, 2020
The technology is good and the interface is simple. We haven't had any bugs, disconnections or delays.
Learn what your peers think about Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL]. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2025.
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AE
Technical Consultant at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 12, 2020
Dell PowerConnect Switches are easy to configure.
reviewer1223775 - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-Sales Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Feb 19, 2020
When the price is competitive the customers tend to choose the cheaper brand and then look at the features. So having a competitive price is a plus.
CM
Network Infrastructure Administrator at PCC Intermodal
Mar 9, 2020
The functionality is very good.
FT
System Manager at a consumer goods company with 10,001+ employees
Apr 20, 2020
The security is the most valuable aspect of this solution. It also has good storage and resource handling.
BI
IT Project Manager at NTSAFRICA Services
May 10, 2020
The most valuable feature of this solution is simplicity.
it_user867627 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a real estate/law firm with 1-10 employees
Jun 3, 2020
This is a very reliable solution.
reviewer1238874 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Oct 22, 2020
The most valuable feature is stability.
 

Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] Cons review quotes

it_user1011525 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at a engineering company with 201-500 employees
Oct 30, 2019
Scalability, especially with the power connect series is something that you have to take into account before starting the project because any changes to an ongoing project can be difficult.
it_user1218636 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Engineer at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
Oct 31, 2019
More stable firmware releases would be an improvement because we have had them randomly power on and off.
reviewer998499 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at a media company with 51-200 employees
Jan 12, 2020
Because of the stackings you lose some boards and switches.
Learn what your peers think about Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL]. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2025.
879,259 professionals have used our research since 2012.
AE
Technical Consultant at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 12, 2020
It would be great to have modules that integrate with SDN solutions such as Cisco ACI, Arista SDN, Huawei Agile, and IBM.
reviewer1223775 - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-Sales Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Feb 19, 2020
I would like to see better scalability and more features on these switches in the future.
CM
Network Infrastructure Administrator at PCC Intermodal
Mar 9, 2020
We've only been using the solution for half a year. We haven't run into any issues, but maybe over time, that may change. It's too soon to tell. Offhand, there aren't any features that are lacking.
FT
System Manager at a consumer goods company with 10,001+ employees
Apr 20, 2020
Not a ten because I have to do a lot of testing on it. The correlation is okay.
BI
IT Project Manager at NTSAFRICA Services
May 10, 2020
When it comes to the configuration, there should be documentation and interactive help available to assist people who have experience with products from other vendors.
it_user867627 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a real estate/law firm with 1-10 employees
Jun 3, 2020
Accessibility and management could be improved.
reviewer1238874 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Oct 22, 2020
The configuration should be improved.