Azure Stack Edge vs. Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)

Azure Stack Edge

Azure Stack Edge

0 Reviews and Ratings

Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)

Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)

24 Reviews and Ratings

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Azure Stack Edge	Score 0.0 out of 10	N/A	Azure Stack Edge is an Azure managed device that brings the compute, storage, and intelligence of Azure to the edge. The Azure Stack Edge Pro line of appliances help to bring the compute, storage, and intelligence of Azure right to where it is needed, such as a corporate data center, a branch office, factory floor, or retail space.	$1,368 per month $50 for Shipping to the US
Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)	Score 8.0 out of 10	N/A	Dell 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 They have been superseded by the PowerSwitch line of switches, from Dell.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

Pricing

Azure Stack Edge

Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)

Editions & Modules

Azure Stack Edge Pro 2: $399 to $615
per month $350 for Shipping
Azure Stack Edge Pro: $674 to $900
per month $350 for Shipping
Azure Stack Edge Mini R: $1,368
per month $50 for Shipping to the US
Azure Stack Edge Pro R: $2,358 to $2,916
per month $600 for Shipping to the US

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Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Azure Stack Edge	Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

No setup fee

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Community Pulse
	Azure Stack Edge	Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)
Considered Both Products	Azure Stack Edge No answer on this topic	Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) Verified User Anonymous Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) Dell PowerConnect Switches were for departments with smaller budgets. We used to be mostly a CISCO shop. When CISCO changed its license model, it became very expensive so we had to look for more economical server options. At one time we were a mostly Dell shop. Cisco is … Incentivized Helpful? MC Michael Cattano Sr. Systems Engineer Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) 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. Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Anonymous Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000) and NETGEAR Ethernet Switches Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Anonymous Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) (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 … Incentivized Helpful? SU Seth Urbanczyk Network Administrator Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) 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. Incentivized Helpful? CF Chris Funk IT Director Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) 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 … Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Anonymous Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) 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. Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Anonymous Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) 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 … Incentivized Helpful? CM Carol Moreira Especialista em TI Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) 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. … Incentivized Helpful? TS Troy Smith Vice President of Information Technology/Network Administrator Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) 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. Incentivized Helpful? SP Steve P Information Technology Manager Chose Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued) 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. Incentivized Helpful?

Best Alternatives
	Azure Stack Edge	Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)
Small Businesses	No answers on this topic	No answers on this topic
Medium-sized Companies	Scale Computing Platform Score 8.1 out of 10	Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprises	Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms Score 9.5 out of 10	Cisco Ethernet Switches Score 9.1 out of 10
All Alternatives	View all alternatives	View all alternatives

User Ratings
	Azure Stack Edge	Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend	- (0 ratings)	8.0 (0 ratings)
Usability	- (0 ratings)	8.0 (0 ratings)
Support Rating	- (0 ratings)	9.1 (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Azure Stack Edge	Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend	No answers on this topic	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. Incentivized SU Seth Urbanczyk Network Administrator Read full review
Pros	No answers on this topic	Dell provides good support for the PowerConnect line The PowerConnect switches are easily managed The PowerConnect switches are reliable and can fit a wide variety of environments Incentivized MC Michael Cattano Sr. Systems Engineer Read full review
Cons	No answers on this topic	I've had fans burn out after the warranty period. In a way that is a positive and tells you just how long the fans last. However, it would be nice if the fans lasted a bit longer. In a perfect world, it would be nice if the switches were not so loud. Incentivized Steve P Information Technology Manager Read full review
Usability	No answers on this topic	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. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Support Rating	No answers on this topic	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. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Alternatives Considered	No answers on this topic	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. Incentivized CF Chris Funk IT Director Read full review
Return on Investment	No answers on this topic	Massive decrease in network-related incidents Downtime close to zero Due to the robustness (and reductions that they can provide), MTBF is high and coherent, creating the possibility of effective preventive actions Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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