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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
7th
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 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 Meraki MS Switches is 2.8%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Meraki MS Switches2.8%
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus0.7%
Other96.5%
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…
JN
Ag Systems & Networks Head at UNBS
Central management and cloud dashboard streamline network monitoring while connectivity hiccups need addressing
I use Cisco products and Meraki MS Switches. I am a user on the user side. Network security is handled by our firewalls and other solutions. I have not explored the area of network management AI in Meraki MS Switches. For other switches, when you buy one, you can just start configuring, connect it to the network, and it works. With Meraki MS Switches, you have to first whitelist the MAC address, let it have internet, then you can manage it. They're deployed on-premises. They're quite acceptable, so I recommend them to those who want to use Meraki MS Switches. The biggest benefit that I see in Meraki MS Switches is central management and the cloud dashboard. I rate Meraki MS Switches 8 out of 10.

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."
"A good feature of Meraki is that you can access a single pane of glass and you can configure all the devices via the same access and just change the menus."
"This is an OK solution for small to medium-sized businesses with no IT staff."
"These switches are not expensive and their configuration is very easy. You can provision them on the dashboard, then you just connect them to everything."
"Our organization has a partnership with Meraki; it is a good product and it is scalable."
"The support of the solution has always been very good; they're very knowledgeable and responsive, and we're satisfied with their level of attention."
"The main features of Meraki MS Switches are integration, high quality, and hardware guarantee."
"The solution is very stable."
"It makes the management of SSIDs fairly easy."
 

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."
"The prices are a little higher than other vendors."
"Its troubleshooting features need work. They could adopt a console approach that could be more helpful."
"This solution is too simple for some cases, and there should be more configuration options."
"If they added the option to manage it locally, not in the cloud, it would be better."
"The firewall is not very powerful. The other week, one of the switches only gave one gigabit of output. It's become a concern for our customers."
"It is a compact switch, so there are a limited number of ports, and it needs improvement in terms of scalability."
"I haven't seen any specific return on investment from implementing Meraki MS Switches, as I can't provide any numbers."
"I've had some hardware failure issues on the POE side on several switches across the years. There seems to be a problem with the POE ports of their unit system."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is fair."
"We paid for our switches outright, at a cost of between $15,000 USD and $18,000 USD."
"The DNA subscription is a three-year minimum term."
"This is not a cheap solution."
"The pricing is overvalued in relation to the product's performance."
"It depends on what type of equipment you have and other things. We're about $17,000 a year."
"The yearly maintenance fee is $100 and you can purchase the switches used for about $200 each."
"This product is more than the competition, but you get what you pay for."
"Securing licenses and devices for more than a year can make the product expensive. In general, the product is expensive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Company SizeCount
Small Business54
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise22
 

Questions from the Community

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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. ...
What is your primary use case for Meraki MS Switches?
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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