We compared the most popular stackable switches on the market today in a feature-by-feature report. See how models from Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme stack up.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
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A network switch is a multi-port network hardware device that bridges and routes data across multiple devices and corporate network segments. Switches can work at multiple network layers, including Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3. They perform different operations, such as facilitating connection with end-node devices, data collection, link aggregation, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Here we compare some of the most popular models of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switch series implemented today, using 24 ports as a baseline.
Key functions
Our research team chose the most popular switch models in use today from the leading switch manufacturers, including Cisco, HP, Dell, and Extreme Networks. Switches selected were 24-port models, and also met baseline functional criteria listed at the end of tis report. In addition, they have these important distinctions:- Stacking: A group of switches stacked together, functioning as a single switch (having a single IP address) with capacity of sum of all combined switches.
- Network bridge management: Interconnecting and efficiently managing a group of devices. The switch can learn the MAC address of each connected device, and can be useful in implementing security mechanisms or deploying resource optimization protocols.
Key usage scenarios
Stackable switches are often used in these circumstances:- Data center networking: To provide flexible, scalable and automated connectivity across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Branch offices networks: To provide centralized deployment and management of branch core and edge devices
- Campus LAN management: Tosecure and simplify network services across the campus
- Virtual networking: To provideoptimal network control across physical and virtual networks (hypervisors).
Read the details and how the vendors compare in the following slides.
Comments
Network Computing
User Rank: Apprentice
Mon, 12/15/2014 - 09:52
Great article there, I like the way that you have produced plenty of information to argue the point. But while the idea is sound, how do the benefits compare with the cost?
Network Computing
User Rank: Apprentice
Mon, 12/29/2014 - 02:59
David,
What I am sure you also must have noticed is that most Consumers (in this space) fail to move beyond the Big-Name /Brandname Vendors like Cisco and HP.
This comparison gives them the chance to compare the respective merits and de-merits of various other Vendors who also have competitive solutions in this space(even if they don't usually fall on the Network Engineers radar).
Network Computing
User Rank: Apprentice
Tue, 12/16/2014 - 08:51
I would have expected at least an apples to apples comparison between the Cisco and Dell brand of networking switches. It didn't appear in this article. The C3750 Line of switches is end of life and end of sale. You can purchase them from Cisco and their RMA supply is limited. The updated Cisco family C3850 series switch should have been at least considered in this article.
Be that as it may. Dell and Cisco networking are running neck and neck. While Cisco does have its name and its well deserved reputation. Their problem is to much confidence and their price point is rather high. However, when your stuff works...I guess you can be a little arrogant.
Dell on the other hand, does have an attractive to the "bean counter" price point, but annoying to the network engineer operability issue. It takes more commands than necessary to do similar functions on a cisco switch. Their documentation is less than stellar. I have personally told Dell reps, that I have had to read cisco manuals to learn how to operate the DELL equipment. Then showed them where their documents failed to inform the engineer of features and commands required to complete configurations. While this problem I speak on was for the Dell Powerconnect 6200 series of equipment, I only hope their documentation for the N2000 family has matured.
In short, while I will always lean toward cisco do to my comfort factor with their equipment. Dell has come a long way and is a real contender. They only need to clean up a few glaring holes to seriously give Cisco a run for their money.
Network Computing
User Rank: Apprentice
Mon, 12/29/2014 - 02:51
delledge482,
Its good to see that there are more folks who share my Opinion about Dell Networking Equipment today-
Be that as it may. Dell and Cisco networking are running neck and neck. While Cisco does have its name and its well deserved reputation. Their problem is to much confidence and their price point is rather high. However, when your stuff works...I guess you can be a little arrogant
Dell has worked very-very hard to upgrade the Quality of their Equipment today in contrast Cisco is basically just sitting on their laurels.
Even if you look at the C3850 and compare it with the C3750 you realize that there is not much by way of Innovation coming from the House of Cisco today.