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Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
138
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Ca...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
31st
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 9.4%, down from 11.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Ethernet Switches9.4%
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus0.9%
Other89.7%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Sachin-Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Network & Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
Network segmentation has improved security and performance across all departments
Cisco Ethernet Switches offer various features such as L3 capable models which help me with my routing requirements, OSPF, EIGRP, and VRF for segmentation, as well as policy-based routing. Additionally, it provides a high layer of enterprise security via 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP Guard, ACLs, and integration with Cisco ISE. I have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for more than four years, and they have provided me stability, better connectivity, and higher speed. My organization values these switches greatly.
EE
Network Security Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Secure, easy to use, and dashboard works well
I use this solution with VxRail I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well. In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems. In the future, I…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a scalable solution."
"The power stacking feature in Cisco Ethernet Switches can be considered the most valuable."
"Good and stable operational experience with nearly no loss of hardware and very few software bugs."
"We can rely and trust 100% on Cisco Ethernet switches to run the networks smoothly."
"Cisco products are good, but nowadays technology is changing, some other products are available in the market."
"Centralized administration and reduced time consumption."
"The hardware is rugged. We use it for the basic configuration."
"The stability is the main reason why I used the solution."
"I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well."
 

Cons

"It is difficult to manage one hundred switches in many areas, without having a managing board."
"The dashboard needs some minor improvements."
"The management of the solution could improve."
"If you invest on Cisco switches and use their propriety technology, be prepared for the cost implications and vendor lock-in for the foreseeable future."
"There is a need for improvement on the ordering and delivery side for Cisco Ethernet switches."
"The price could be better. It should be affordable for any organization."
"In the case of an already existing network, we encounter technical issues related to following protocols."
"The pricing and hardware warranty renewal costs are more expensive than other products."
"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is very high though it is priced right for the level of quality."
"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."
"Cisco is an industry leader, but the price is very high."
"These switches are expensive, but they are an excellent buy and definitely have value for the investment."
"The price of this solution is good."
"There are different licensing based on the model of the solution."
"When you compare with other products, they are more or less the same price."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are more expensive than Huawei Ethernet Switches."
"The price of the solution is fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise35
Large Enterprise55
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Questions from the Community

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Which would you choose - Fortinet Fortiswitch secure access or Cisco Ethernet Switches?
We researched Cisco but ultimately chose Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access, mostly because of the price. Fortinet FortiSwitch is an ethernet switch solution that provides security and performance...
In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...
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Also Known As

Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
Dell EMC PowerSwitch Campus Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch Branch Series, PowerSwitch Campus and Branch Switches, PowerSwitch Campus Switches, PowerSwitch Branch Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch N Series, PowerSwitch N Series
 

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Sample Customers

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