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Dell PowerConnect is a series of networking switches.
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The Dell X1052 switches are primarily used in server rooms to provide network connectivity to all the servers within a rack space. Users have chosen these switches because they are compatible with Dell servers and offer a cost-effective solution. One of the common use cases for the Dell X1052 switches is to replace aging HP ProCurve switches in networks that use a single VLAN.
These switches come equipped with four SFP ports that support 10GB/s Ethernet, although they are currently uplinked on 1GB/s wired connections. Users have praised Dell's support for their quick next-day advance shipments and minimal downtime in case of device failure. To ensure compatibility, it is recommended to use Dell-branded SFP adapters for the SFP ports as pre-made 10GB SFP cables from other brands may not be compatible.
The Dell PowerConnect line of switches, including the 5500 series and N2000 series, have been widely used in organizations for several years. Their versatility and easy management through a web interface make them suitable for various clients. These switches have been utilized in VOIP and camera implementations, providing good support and cost-effective solutions. They offer stable and reliable network connectivity, easy management, and effective secure connections for businesses. For example, Vivo's Infrastructure team has praised Dell PowerConnect switches for their affordability and support.
In addition, Dell PowerConnect switches are seen as a cheaper alternative to Cisco switches while offering similar solutions for mid-sized businesses. They are often used for core and secondary switching in networks as well as in small and medium-sized data center deployments. For LAN connectivity, the Dell PowerConnect N2000 series switches provide high-performance switching and good security features. Customers appreciate how easy these switches are to set up, along with the helpful manuals provided by Dell and the outstanding support they receive. Overall, Dell PowerConnect switches are widely regarded as reliable and high-performing options for LAN connectivity and are the primary switches used in many networks.
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March 10, 2022
Dell PowerConnect Review
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.
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February 24, 2022
Great Products, Industry Leader.
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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.
February 24, 2022
Dell PowerConnect Switches- good choice but perhaps not the best
(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 deployment and support. Cisco has a larger enterprise market segment and more technicians are cisco certified. (3) Meraki switches are more expensive than PowerConnect. They are much simpler to manage and deploy. They are not able to implement the more advanced switch features available on PowerConnect. Any expert in networking or a larger enterprise environment will prefer Dell or Cisco over Meraki. (4) HPE/Aruba are about the same price point or slightly more expensive than PowerConnect. They are a similar level of complexity, but also offer Aruba Central for a limited (and frustrating management experience). IN SUMMARY: Large enterprise I prefer Cisco. SMB I prefer Meraki. For environments in between, or SMB environments with more VLAN complexity Dell PowerConnect is a great choice. I also often use Dell PowerConnect for ISCSI storage networks used in SAN deployments. Dell does a great job deploying and supporting its solutions.
February 24, 2022
Dell X-1052 48+4 1GBs/10GBs Ethernet Switch
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.
February 24, 2022
Dell PowerConnect switches
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.
May 03, 2021
Dell PowerConnect Switches: Proving that it's not just Servers and Storages that Dell is made of!
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 backbone and core, just for access.
The main choice factor was after sales and price, with Dell being superior in both, since in configuration, all these brands are able to meet.
December 16, 2019
Reliable, secure and cost effective.
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. We also had a recommendation from other friends who have used it for many years and have never reported any problems.
January 19, 2018
PowerConnects have the POWER
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.
June 20, 2017
Dell PowerConnect Switches Review
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.