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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
30th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Meraki MS Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
98
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Meraki MS Switches is 2.5%, down from 3.2% 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 Campus0.7%
Other96.8%
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…
Thanadesh Namuengrak - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead IT Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Cloud-managed switches have improved secure segmentation and simplified automated patching
Meraki MS Switches are easy to manage, but I believe they are more suitable for use on the IT side because Meraki faces the internet, requiring an open connection through the internet for control. It is not the same as Cisco switches, which operate via command line. I normally use command line for configuration, while Meraki utilizes a cloud-based dashboard that necessitates a constant internet connection for configuration. Therefore, I find Meraki MS Switches more suitable for the IT side. The improvement needed for Meraki MS Switches is the ability to connect in the worst case when I encounter internet issues. When I cannot connect to the internet and need to configure or connect directly to Cisco switches or access Meraki for changes, I face difficulties. When Meraki MS Switches can be configured without an internet connection, I think I can use Meraki MS Switches on the OT side. The only improvement I seek is configuration without an internet connection.

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."
"Meraki solutions have worked extremely well for my clients."
"It is easy to configure and provides complete visibility of the graphic end point."
"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."
"Its cloud feature and cloud management are great. They are the most valuable aspects."
"I like the portal, it's really interesting."
"We find value in its ability to enable cloud management and visibility; they are also easy to deploy, and it's very convenient because you can see who is accessing, what type of UI system they're using, what applications they're using, the bandwidth, and more."
"The solution's most valuable aspect is the ease of stacking. The configuration on the MS Switches is very good, as well as its ability to assign the LANs."
"I found the cloud-managed dashboard most valuable in Meraki MS Switches."
 

Cons

"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The biggest area that they fall short on is comparing the performance."
"Better alerting capabilities are needed because they do not provide enough notification or detail about events."
"The improvement needed for Meraki MS Switches is the ability to connect in the worst case when I encounter internet issues."
"It can have better security. It needs more security enhancements, and in particular, a zero-trust element. If we could have external and internal users vetted in the same way as a zero-trust network, that will be handy."
"There is not much training available for this solution."
"The scalability and integrative abilities with on-premises systems could stand improvement. I am talking about the monitoring features and those directly concerning the internal management systems."
"One area where Meraki MS switches could improve is offering smaller switch sizes for distribution switches."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is fair."
"Meraki is not an expensive switch, like Cisco."
"I don't have an issue with the price of this solution."
"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."
"I rate the price of Meraki MS Switches a two out of ten."
"Its price is definitely competitive."
"With the solution that we currently have, I think it costs about 1,200 pounds a year. They bill on a yearly basis."
"One key challenge often encountered is the perception that strategic products like Cisco and Meraki tend to be more expensive than alternatives like Aruba."
"It depends on what type of equipment you have and other things. We're about $17,000 a year."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business54
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise22
 

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What needs improvement with Meraki MS Switches?
Meraki MS Switches are easy to manage, but I believe they are more suitable for use on the IT side because Meraki faces the internet, requiring an open connection through the internet for control. ...
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I have experience with Cisco products as I implement a lot of them. For example, I implemented switches and access points when I worked for infrastructure in a motorcycle company, and I implemented...
 

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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