Deputy Manager - IT Operations (Network Infrastructure) in Information Technology at Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (1001-5000 employees employees)

Pros

Easy to use GUI
Inexpensive
Available in a different number of ports.
Support for copper as well as fiber ports.
Available in gigabit ethernet and above speeds as well.

Cons

Hangs under heavy traffic load.
Spanning-tree is disabled by default, which can cause loops.
D-link loop detection feature is disabled by default as well.
NTP is not available in smaller models.

Return on Investment

It has low impact on budget.
It has caused loops in the network.
Sometimes the GUI hangs and switch becomes unavailable.

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Catalyst 2960-X/XR Series Switches and Cisco Catalyst Switches

Usability

Other Software Used

Nagios Network Analyzer, Nagios XI, Microsoft Teams, AnyDesk, Cisco 3504 WLAN Controller

Irfan Mew View profile

Deputy Manager in Information Technology at Pak Suzuki Motors (1001-5000 employees employees)

Pros

It's a secure, manageable, smooth solution for small- and large-scale organizations.
Port range of FA, 1G, and 10G in both fiber and copper.
Energy saving, very low power devices, amazing on UPS backup (at remote locations).
Excellent reliability--we used D link in open environment without an IP ratted rack and have no performance issues at all.

Cons

VLAN's management could be easier if POS for management were available.
Configuration in CMD mode like Cisco.
There are issues when configurations are complex. A little network monitoring tool (GUI based) must be used.

Return on Investment

My network requirements/objectives are fulfilled by D-Link Ethernet Switches.
ROI impact is positive.
Best for small- and large-scale networks as a very cost effective solution.

Usability

Other Software Used

Nagios XI, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, VNC Connect, D-Link Wireless

Verified User

Director in Information Technology (501-1000 employees employees)

Pros

Access control via VLANs
Relatively easy configurations
Application of functional QoS

Cons

Poor Graphical Interface
Switching between PoE and direct power does not work well, causing several reboots on the device
Slightly poor equipment housing quality

Most Important Features

Its installation is incredibly simple, even a layman on the subject is able to operate it.
Equipment compatible with several other makes and models.
Possibility to work with IPv6 is a feature that is extremely important for us, and the equipment has it.

Return on Investment

Reduction of oscillations in the network caused by repeater equipment (which was replaced by D-links).
Low cost of implementation and acquisition, making it possible to acquire a sufficient quantity to meet the entire park and demand.
Due to its low price, we have no losses with maintenance, and can simply purchase other equipment for replacement.

Alternatives Considered

Extreme Ethernet Switches, Dell PowerConnect Switches, Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch and Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)

Other Software Used

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch, Dell PowerConnect Switches

Landon Oliver View profile

Technology Administrator/Director in Information Technology at Joaquin ISD (51-200 employees employees)

Pros

Pricing for sure. You get leading industry equipment but affordable prices.
Warranty. Even tho it is affordable Dlink does not skimp on your warranty.
Performance. Again even tho it is affordable you are getting a top performing network.

Cons

Web interfaces. Really need to work on easier web interfacing for less "program savvy" users.
Needs a WAY BETTER management solution. This is where you can take one piece of software and manage every switch.
Maybe and this is stretching, an easier way to keep up with firmware and uploading them.

Return on Investment

Positive: Better and reliable network
Positive: Up time has been GREAT. Don't have to restart switches almost at all.
Positive: Saved us large amount of money.

Alternatives Considered

HP Switches, 3Com Switches and Cisco Switches

Other Software Used

D-Link Wireless, Ubiquiti Networks UniFi, 3Com H3C Switches

Verified User

Employee in Information Technology (1001-5000 employees employees)

Pros

Cheapest of all.
Durable in all aspects.
More functionalities in less price.
Reliability of network.

Cons

Updates frequently
End of life cycle and end of support cycle.
As D-Link frequently changes its products and customer have to switch very often.

Return on Investment

Cheap as compared to other brands, so great ROI
More functionalities in less budget, so great ROI.
Products frequently change and end support, so poor ROI.

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches

Usability

Other Software Used

Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches

D-Link Ethernet Switches

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Reviews

These switches are not for enterprises

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Return on Investment

Alternatives Considered

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Other Software Used