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Cisco Catalyst 3750 vs Dell PowerConnect 6224
I have all Dell layer 2 switches on my network with one broadcast domain. I am upgrading the network to a layer 3 core switch and installing various vlans. I am thinking about either going with the Powerconnect 6224 or getting a cisco 3750 switch. my question is what makes the 3750 better than the 6224? is it worth the extra money.
my main goal is reliability, performance and support.
my main goal is reliability, performance and support.
I have used both switches and can tell you that the 3750 is the better switch, but you do pay for it. I have over 100 off these switches on my network and have had no issues reliability wise. I had 6224 switches at a old company I use to work for, I also had no problems with this model either. If you are on a budget go with the 6224, it will serve it's purpose.
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Ohyeah , on support, if you have a support contract with Cisco they are second to none; period! Also, more people know the cisco CLI (even though Dell use an open standard CLI)
Looking at the specs, they don't look that different... and probably aren't.
The only obvious thing is that there are probably a lot more people that know Cisco switches than know Dell.
I think it's a toss-up. Go with what you think is the right decision and don't look back.