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Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerSwitch Managed Ca...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
30th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secu...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is 4.2%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access4.2%
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus0.7%
Other95.1%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

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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…
Uri Harf - PeerSpot reviewer
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Integration with cloud management simplifies network expansion
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is expensive, and this initial cost can be a barrier, especially for new businesses setting up from scratch. Although the machine is robust and lasts for years with rare technical issues, the initial price can be high. Sometimes, I have to offer alternatives like Aruba or HP, which might be cheaper.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"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."
"It is easy to set up."
"The product is a total solution with the FortiGate, switch, and access point. It is integrated with FortiGate, allowing us to manage all the equipment through it. You can handle everything from a single point."
"I would rate the the ease of management and scalability within our network architecture an eight out of ten, with ten being best."
"It is a cheap and secure solution. The job switching and security features are better than other solutions."
"The tool's setup was very easy."
"The main benefit of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is its integration with FortiCloud, which allows me to manage all appliances in a single interface."
"I think this is a great product and everyone who chooses it will enjoy using it."
"Fortinet costs 30 to 40 percent less than Cisco, HPE, and Aruba while the company has made great strides in technical ability."
 

Cons

"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is confusing with too many add-ons."
"I believe that stacking, a feature that is available in Huawei and Cisco, is not available in Fortinet products."
"The stability of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access could improve."
"They could provide integration with Fortinet Authenticator."
"I would rate technical support at eight. It's a potential area for improvement, possibly in terms of response time or quality."
"In Fortinet, the packet reconstruction in the SD-WAN solution needs a little bit of improvement."
"While Fortinet is good for school boards and mid-sized businesses, enterprise-class networks require a zero-trust solution."
"An area for improvement would be the segmentation and network in logic networks."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is fair."
"The cost appears to be high in comparison to other competing products although with this product you are paying for what you get."
"The solution has reasonable pricing. The firewall costs around 500$ annually."
"I rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access requires a license and the price is expensive."
"You can buy this equipment in a multitude of ways. You can buy just the hardware, or you can buy the hardware and the licenses."
"It's affordable and there are no additional costs, just regular support, and license fees."
"We have to pay for the solution's subscription."
"The product's pricing is good."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

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Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise7
 

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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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access?
The initial cost of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is high compared to other options. Although robust and rarely needs replacement, it can be overqualified for some jobs, which affects the re...
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access?
I would appreciate the ability to create an independent switch. I am aware of the pricing and licensing of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, and I previously rated it a six because I wanted the...
 

Also Known As

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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Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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