Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)

Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)

Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)

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Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)	Score 8.1 out of 10	N/A	Dell PowerConnect were a series of managed and unmanaged ethernet switches for data centers, discontinued by Dell. They have been superseded by the PowerSwitch line of switches, from Dell.	N/A

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Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)

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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products	Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) Verified User Team Lead Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) Dell PowerConnect Switches were for departments with smaller budgets. We used to be mostly a CISCO shop. When CISCO changed its license model, it became very expensive so we had to look for more economical server options. At one time we were a mostly Dell shop. Cisco is … Incentivized Helpful? MC Michael Cattano Sr. Systems Engineer Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) The PowerConnect 5500 series stacks up pretty well with the Cisco 3500 services. But the main reason for going with the PowerConnect and not the Cisco is the price. They both provide solid layer 2 networking so the most cost effective option would be the PowerConnect. Incentivized Helpful? SU Seth Urbanczyk Network Administrator Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) I like the Web connectivity of the Ruckus and being able to manage them from anywhere with a web browser. I still prefer to keep everything a Dell shop though. Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Executive Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) (1) Cisco Small Business switches are a similar price point to PowerConnect, often with fewer features but with easier management. (2) Cisco traditional switches are more expensive than PowerConnect. They are of a similar level of complexity. These compare similarly in … Incentivized Helpful? CF Chris Funk IT Director Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) I selected Dell mainly due to previous experience using them in a business environment. I've never had a unit fail on me and when my budget for equipment like network switches has been less than a training class on how to use those switches, it's incredible to be able to find … Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Analyst Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) In terms of performance, they are pretty much similar and Dell PowerConnect was selected because of pricing. It offers the same solution that is needed for our environment but at a better cost. It offers 24 ports each capable of reaching Gigabit speeds. Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Director Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) I replaced all Alcatel on my network with Dell, they were gone and had neither accessible documentation nor technicians with enough knowledge to manage them or even provide support. However, I still use some of these brands, such as Cisco and HPE, but not as my network's … Incentivized Helpful? CM Carol Moreira Especialista em TI Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) It was chosen by Dell for the great cost-benefit that the equipment has. We have plenty of performance, security features, high-speed ports, high capacity uplink, native language support and warranty, great product technical documentation and especially for the price as well. … Incentivized Helpful? TS Troy Smith Vice President of Information Technology/Network Administrator Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) They stack up very well against Cisco products. I feel you pay a lot for the Cisco name. Dell has most of the same functions for a lot less. Incentivized Helpful? Steve P Information Technology Manager Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) I've used Cisco, Enterasys (are they still around?), HP, and Brocade. For the money, ease of ordering at Dell, support, and warranty, you really just can't go wrong with PowerConnect class switches. Incentivized Helpful?

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User Ratings
	Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend	8.0 (14 ratings)
Usability	8.0 (1 ratings)
Support Rating	9.1 (2 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend	Discontinued Products We work in the electric industry. These should not be used in a high-heat environment. We like to keep the temperature of the room in the low 60's so they are not suited for our Substation locations due to extreme heat and cold. However, they perform great in a server room. Incentivized SU Seth Urbanczyk Network Administrator Read full review
Pros	Discontinued Products Reliable. Excellent hardware support from Dell including 4 hour parts/replacement. Excellent technical support from Dell on software, troubleshooting, and configuration. More affordable than its main enterprise competitors. Easy to use CLI. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Cons	Discontinued Products Precarious graphical (GUI) mode, needing to be updated for more efficient technologies such as HTML5 Short support time, given how much these devices support in terms of use. I have owned the devices for years, but no longer have a warranty Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Usability	Discontinued Products The Dell PowerConnect switch is a great switch in certain use cases. It really works well when training users to set up their own vlans in a technology class. We have a lot of different scenarios happening at this company, with 8 different buildings and multiple different affiliate entities. For some of the departments, the budget is the most crucial element. That is where the Dell PowerConnect switches are a really great option. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Support Rating	Discontinued Products Dell ProSupport is outstanding. Dell ProDeploy is likewise outstanding. I prefer them even over traditional Cisco support. I've had repeated cases where Dell immediately addressed or fixed an issue with US-based support, including firmware hotfixes. Not even Cisco can boast that. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Alternatives Considered	Discontinued Products I selected Dell mainly due to previous experience using them in a business environment. I've never had a unit fail on me and when my budget for equipment like network switches has been less than a training class on how to use those switches, it's incredible to be able to find quality equipment at the price point Dell offers and even more so when their enterprise support has been as excellent as I have been accustomed to dealing with. In all honesty, even if I had a larger budget, I would have bought these same switches since they were exactly what I needed to suit my needs. We looked into HPE/Aruba network switches, and while they would have performed everything we needed and more, they were almost four times the cost of these Dell network switches. That's a hard sell when it comes to planning a tight budget. Incentivized CF Chris Funk IT Director Read full review
Return on Investment	Discontinued Products Reports are easily created and very useful. Quick creation of different network connections. Excellent and secure channels for multiple data management. Great data visualization options offered by Dell PowerConnect Switches. Incentivized Annette Gilmour Senior Project Manager Read full review
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