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    Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ADell PowerConnect were a series of managed and unmanaged ethernet switches for data centers, discontinued by Dell. They have been superseded by the PowerSwitch line of switches, from Dell.N/A

    Dell PowerSwitch S/Z Series

    Score5 out of 10
    N/ABased 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)

    Pricing
    Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)Dell PowerSwitch S/Z Series
    Editions & Modules
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    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)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)Dell PowerSwitch S/Z Series
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
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    Cisco Ethernet Switches
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    User Ratings
    Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)Dell PowerSwitch S/Z Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (14 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)Dell PowerSwitch S/Z Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Discontinued Products
    We work in the electric industry. These should not be used in a high-heat environment. We like to keep the temperature of the room in the low 60's so they are not suited for our Substation locations due to extreme heat and cold. However, they perform great in a server room.
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    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.
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    Pros
    Discontinued Products
    • 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.
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    • Improve connectivity
    • Control network coverage
    • Monitor flow of data
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    Cons
    Discontinued Products
    • Precarious graphical (GUI) mode, needing to be updated for more efficient technologies such as HTML5
    • Short support time, given how much these devices support in terms of use. I have owned the devices for years, but no longer have a warranty
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    • 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.
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    Usability
    Discontinued Products
    The Dell PowerConnect switch is a great switch in certain use cases. It really works well when training users to set up their own vlans in a technology class. We have a lot of different scenarios happening at this company, with 8 different buildings and multiple different affiliate entities. For some of the departments, the budget is the most crucial element. That is where the Dell PowerConnect switches are a really great option.
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    Dell Technologies
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    Support Rating
    Discontinued Products
    Dell ProSupport is outstanding. Dell ProDeploy is likewise outstanding. I prefer them even over traditional Cisco support. I've had repeated cases where Dell immediately addressed or fixed an issue with US-based support, including firmware hotfixes. Not even Cisco can boast that.
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    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.
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    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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    Return on Investment
    Discontinued Products
    • Reports are easily created and very useful.
    • Quick creation of different network connections.
    • Excellent and secure channels for multiple data management.
    • Great data visualization options offered by Dell PowerConnect Switches.
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    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.
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