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What is Dell PowerConnect Switches?
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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February 24, 2022
Dell PowerConnect Switches- good choice but perhaps not the best
Dell PowerConnect Switches are used in small and medium-sized data center deployments, primarily for SMB clients. In some cases, PowerConnect is used for ISCSI storage networks that are isolated from other production environments. Dell's competitive advantage is phenomenal ProSupport (technical support) and reliable firmware. My organization also actively deploys Cisco, Meraki, and HPE/Aruba switches.
- 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.
- More time consuming to support compared to Meraki.
- Lacks the sophisticated central management of Meraki and Aruba Central.
- Lacks zero touch or light touch provisioning.
- Sometimes technical support will push back at deployment-type questions (unless ProDeploy was purchased).
- Layer 3 standard features.
- Spanning Tree Protocol (etc).
- Simple CLI.
- Dell is more affordable than HPE/Aruba or Cisco/Meraki.
- Dell offers healthy margin to resellers and MSPs.
- Dell has more complexity compared to Meraki and therefore takes more time to deploy.
(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.
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Unifi/Ubiquiti was replaced in some of our customer environments due to Unifi's unreliable firmware and lack of support. Dell switches have better longevity and support.
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PowerConnect switches are affordable, reliable, and have excellent support. The excellent support (deploying and maintaining) is Dell's strongest benefit.
Cisco, Meraki, HPE/Aruba, and Dell are the main contenders we reviewed. Brocade is also a viable option. If I wanted a simple solution, Meraki is the way to go. If I wanted an enterprise solution, Cisco proper is the way to go. If I wanted an education/campus solution, HPE/Aruba is the way to go (with Aruba Central). If I wanted an affordable SMB solution or even larger business, Dell is a fine option.
I strongly recommend ProSupport if choosing Dell switches. The CLI is just different enough (from Cisco) and there are regular firmware improvements.
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I have many stories/examples. One notable one was with US-based technical deployment expert Preston Tash. He invested the time to go above and beyond in the deployment and make sure my client's internal IT was trained in normal function and support of the switches. The project management (with Lynn Chavez) was exceptionally well planned and implemented. The design (with diagrams) and implementation went very smoothly. It was a redundant N+1 design alongside Nutanix.
December 16, 2019
Reliable, secure and cost effective.
Dell Powerconnect Switches are used by Vivo's Infrastructure team for access and distribution. These are well-priced and cost-effective switching technologies. We use the 24 access door models, 1524 and the 48 access door model, 1548. Both have up to 10GB uplinks on SFP + port. They are great switches with good support too.
- Quick support and service.
- Performance.
- The switch could have a copper uplink port.
- The switch could have a 40Gb uplink port.
- Increased edge security.
- Fast and efficient on-site support.
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.