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Dell PowerSwitch S/Z Series vs. RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dell PowerSwitch S/Z Series
Score 5.0 out of 10
N/A
Based on the former Force10 switches, the Dell PowerSwitch S and Z Series Ethernet switches are a varied series of data center switches.
$3,002
one-time fee (approx)
RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Score 1.3 out of 10
N/A
Now from CommScope, the RUCKUS® ICX family of fixed form-factor switches work together to simplify network set-up and management, enhance security, and minimize troubleshooting, offered as low-latency, non-blocking architecture that provide throughput for demanding applications.
$835
Pricing
Dell PowerSwitch S/Z SeriesRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Editions & Modules
S3124
$3,002.00
one-time fee (approx)
S3124F
$3,354.00
one-time fee (approx)
S4128F-ON
$6,582.00
one-time fee (approx)
S5248F-ON
$8,918.00
one-time fee (approx)
S4148F-ON
$9,340.00
one-time fee (approx)
S4148U-ON
$11,516.00
one-time fee (approx)
S6010-ON
$11,532.00
one-time fee (approx)
S5296F-ON
$17,689.00
one-time fee (approx)
Compact Switch
$835.00
Port Switch
$1,000.00
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Dell PowerSwitch S/Z SeriesRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Medium-sized Companies
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
Dell PowerSwitch S/Z SeriesRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
10.0
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
Dell PowerSwitch S/Z SeriesRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
Dell Technologies
Quick system and flexible features allow easy networking within the entire company and the network distribution is excellent and easy via this Dell platform. The easy issues reporting using the production capability is good and also securing the entire organization network from various cyber threats and securing all the business information within the system and even the server performance management capability with the product is excellent.
Veronica Derrick | TrustRadius Reviewer
Veronica Derrick
Automation Engineer
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CommScope
I love this switch for access and aggregate, especially due to the lack of needing reboots. [Other systems require this] reliable and stable platform.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Pros
Dell Technologies
  • Improve connectivity
  • Control network coverage
  • Monitor flow of data
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Anonymous
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CommScope
  • They are relatively easy to configure and to maintain.
  • They have all of the high-end configuration capabilities as Cisco switches.
  • The switches have excellent performance and reliability.
Kenneth Hess | TrustRadius Reviewer
Kenneth Hess
Senior Systems Analyst
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Cons
Dell Technologies
  • To non technical users, training is a must.
  • Managing various created networks for some users.
  • Detecting some network performance issues is also not easy to the beginners.
Veronica Derrick | TrustRadius Reviewer
Veronica Derrick
Automation Engineer
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CommScope
  • Licensing for the 10GB ports is a bit pricey, but that was 5 years ago, so things may have changed
  • The CLI commands are slightly different than typical Cisco commands
  • Their rack mounting was not the prettiest in the world
Verified User
Anonymous
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Alternatives Considered
Dell Technologies
Due to Dell EMC powerswitch s series have reliable and flexible connevtivity and easily integrated with current system of organization and provided solution we are looking for within friendly budget. Data flow managing help us to customize data within time enable to get report timely and increased overall performance and production of the organization
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Anonymous
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CommScope
The switching holds up well against HP, Extreme, Juniper, et. al at the edge. Cost is also a huge factor, and played a part in the purchase. Not just for the switches themselves, but also optics can be purchased at a discount. Service delivery has been fantastic, and in 3 years I've not had to replace any of the brocade switches I've purchased.
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Anonymous
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Return on Investment
Dell Technologies
  • Great tool to secure the entire business network.
  • Effective issues management within the company networking systems.
  • Data easy management and transportation through the secure environment.
  • Reporting is good and easy.
Veronica Derrick | TrustRadius Reviewer
Veronica Derrick
Automation Engineer
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CommScope
  • Equipment just runs
  • Sometimes past EOL/EOS
  • Firmwares just work
Verified User
Anonymous
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