Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] Reviews and Pricing

Network Manager at a local government with 51-200 employees

Jul 23, 2012

Great switches at an affordable price. I've never had any problems.

What is most valuable?

Very good value. This switch has a fairly easy to use web interface. It has nice features such as VLAN, config management, and other advanced networking features. I use a 6248 as my main switch. It handles all the traffic flawlessly and has never needed to be reset in the 4 years it has been on. My whole network consists of PowerConnect switches. They do everything I need them to.

What needs improvement?

I really haven't had any problems with these. I haven't used some of the more advanced features. For my small 100 node network, these switches have all the features I need.

What other advice do I have?

If you need some advanced features and reliable core networking components at an affordable price, these switches are for you. I have used them for years now and never had any problems. Sometimes I wonder how Cisco isn't losing money to companies like Dell.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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Network Administrator at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Oct 24, 2020

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Impressive stability and straightforward to set up, but the configuration should be improved

Pros and Cons

"The most valuable feature is stability."

"The configuration should be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We are a product reseller and the Dell PowerConnect Switches are one of the solutions that we implement for our clients. They are used for connecting servers, hosts, PCs, and other devices.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is stability.

What needs improvement?

The configuration should be improved. For example, the configuration on a Cisco switch is more logical than it is with Dell.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with these switch for between four and five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable product and I have not experienced any bugs.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have contacted Dell technical support in the past, although it was in regards to a server and client, rather than for a problem with a switch. In most cases, Dell gives support-related problems to a subsidiary. The problem is that not all of the subsidiaries are professional.

Overall, I was satisfied with them.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have also worked with Cisco switches. I took the CCNA course and recognize the difference between Cisco and Dell switches.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was not complex.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of these switches is okay.

What other advice do I have?

This is a product that I can recommend for end-users.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner