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Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus vs Meraki MS Switches comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerSwitch Managed Ca...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
31st
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Meraki MS Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Meraki MS Switches is 2.5%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Meraki MS Switches2.5%
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus0.8%
Other96.7%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

EE
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…
Boaz Katabazi - PeerSpot reviewer
Network &Security Engineer at Natioanal Drug Authority Uganda
Cloud-managed switches have simplified remote branch access while maintaining strong performance
Cisco is a very stable platform. Even though we haven't upgraded firmware and all that for a long time, it can still perform. Unlike the other switches in the infrastructure where you find you have to constantly upgrade, they will warn you about vulnerability and all those. When you're scanning, it will tell you that there's a lot. For Cisco, once there's a release of firmware and all that, it's always very stable for a period of time. We have not replaced Cisco switches, apart from issues to do with product or power failure and maybe other reasons. We have not replaced them quite often compared to these other products. They are quite resilient.

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."
"Most of the features are cloud-based so it's easy to manage it from anywhere - even from your mobile."
"Overall, the switches are really good."
"We were using a Cisco switch, and we switched to Meraki because of the monitoring capabilities, as Meraki is on the cloud so it is easier to monitor and also easier to check the status of the switch, which is a good thing for a network administrator."
"This is an OK solution for small to medium-sized businesses with no IT staff."
"The most valuable feature is the cloud management architecture from Meraki."
"The most valuable feature of Meraki MS Switches is user-friendliness."
"The most valuable feature is the granular visibility that they provide with a single pane of glass."
"The solution is efficient and easy to run."
 

Cons

"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
"One simple way to improve the product is to reconsider the price. They are more expensive than their competitors."
"Its troubleshooting features need work."
"This product doesn't enable a local configuration without internet access."
"We prefer Meeraki to be installed only on a local network rather than in a cloud-managed network. Meraki MS Switches are one of our largest categories, with over thirty-five deployed."
"What could be improved is that when a switch disconnects from the internet, you can't make any changes to that switch."
"I'm an old CLI guy from Cisco so I've had to give up some of the granularity that I'm used to having."
"I haven't seen any specific return on investment from implementing Meraki MS Switches, as I can't provide any numbers."
"It is not compliant with the requirements of specific industries that want to set it up within a particular region or country."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is fair."
"It depends on what type of equipment you have and other things. We're about $17,000 a year."
"It would be better if they had a one-time purchase option instead of a subscription model."
"I rate the price of Meraki MS Switches a two out of ten."
"If you buy a license for one switch, it will include the licensing for the device RMA, device failure warranty, technical support, and everything else. Also covered is support for software updates for future releases. It's a single license for everything and there's nothing that customers need to pay in addition to the license."
"This product is more than the competition, but you get what you pay for."
"The yearly maintenance fee is $100 and you can purchase the switches used for about $200 each."
"Meraki MS Switches is a pricey product. You have to get a license for each product annually. It would have been perfect if there were product bundles."
"This product is quite expensive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
14%
Construction Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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Small Business57
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise23
 

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What needs improvement with Meraki MS Switches?
Price-wise, Meraki MS Switches is high, but since our customer's acceptance is good, that works for us. The only thing is if the price was slightly lower, then it could have been more affordable to...
What is your primary use case for Meraki MS Switches?
We do work on other Cisco products at the moment besides Secure Access and XDR, including Catalyst switches, SD-WAN, and Meraki. We work extensively on Meraki switching and routing with the switche...
 

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
MS220, MS320, MS420
 

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