Dell X-1052 48+4 1GBs/10GBs Ethernet Switch
February 24, 2022
Dell X-1052 48+4 1GBs/10GBs Ethernet Switch
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Dell PowerConnect Switches
Currently, Dell X1052 switches make up the majority of my core switch rack for my server and desktop connections. We have 7 switches in three racks and they replaced aging HP ProCurve switches. Our network is relatively simple and uses a single VLAN, so the use of the internal management interface was only used to set a static IP. They have 4 SFP ports that will support 10GB/s Ethernet, but we're uplinked on 1GB/s wired connections. I use Dell due to the cost, the warranty/support, and years of previous experience with Dell's networking hardware. Across 20 years of using their network hardware, they have proven to not only be reliable but extremely cost-effective compared to competitors with similar traits. Their support has also been really great with next-day advance shipments means we have minimal downtime in the event one or more devices fail. I have absolutely zero hesitation in recommending their products to anyone interested. One item of note, their SFP ports may require having Dell-branded SFP adapters, as we found pre-made 10GB SFP cables for an HPE switch were not compatible. From what I've been told by support representatives, this isn't unusual with several vendors so now we know to order those specifically in the future.
Pros
- Competitive pricing.
- Quality hardware components.
- Enterprise warranty service/support.
Cons
- Compatibility with 3rd party vendor hardware.
- Less expensive lines of equipment only sold through resellers.
- Selection of models sometimes limited.
- Connectivity.
- Affordability.
- Reliability.
- Positive from cost compared to competitors.
- Positive on capability compared to our needs and requirements.
- Negative on connectivity with other vendor equipment.
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.
Do you think Dell PowerConnect Switches delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Dell PowerConnect Switches's feature set?
Yes
Did Dell PowerConnect Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Dell PowerConnect Switches go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Dell PowerConnect Switches again?
Yes
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