They are designed for small and medium-sized businesses that require enterprise-class network control combined with user-friendly ease of use. The X-Series switches offer a wide variety of port counts, Power over Ethernet (PoE) options, and deployment configurations.
Westcon is adding these new solutions to its Data Center Solutions practice so its partners can provide small and medium-sized businesses with a competitive edge and the ability to scale their networks at a flexible and affordable pace. Likewise, with these networking solutions, SMEs will be able to more easily meet the challenges and demands of mobile processing, cloud computing, and analytics.
Characteristics
Dell's new X Series networking solutions include a wide range of models with deployment capabilities tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), including a compact 8-port unit designed for ceiling, wall, or desktop mounting and featuring a smart design. Key features include:
- An elegant, effortlessly managed interface: The new solutions feature an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) that simplifies installation and management processes for network administrators. Based on several usability tests, the entire design, from navigation to menu structures and help prompts, is inspired by the working methods and reasoning of IT professionals.
- Save time with smart features: streamlined tools, step-by-step wizards, and a customizable dashboard that expedites management. With the Dell X Series, you can quickly configure and fine-tune network performance with dedicated wizards, optimize traffic with automation, gain visibility with a detailed dashboard, and skip the learning curve by using familiar alerts and commands, similar to those found on PCs and servers.
- Risk minimization with improved visibility and control: Enhanced network traffic visibility and troubleshooting reduce the risk of network downtime. New solutions enable hands-on monitoring and problem resolution, reduce misconfigurations, and optimize cloud-based services and on-premises network applications.
- Easy integration with the customer's network: a wide variety of models equipped with various features and different numbers of ports. Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE+ models offer greater deployment flexibility, allowing you to connect, automatically configure, and power phones, cameras, compact switches, and other network devices.
