Ruckus ICX 8100 Switch 48× - Switch - 1 Gbps

With a 680 Gbps switching capacity and 505 Mpps forwarding rate, the Ruckus ICX 8100-48P-X delivers uncompromising performance for modern enterprise access networks. This 1U rack-mountable switch offers 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and high-speed uplinks to handle bandwidth-intensive applications with ease.

Overview

The Ruckus ICX 8100-48P-X is a high-performance, Layer 2/3 managed switch designed for campus and branch deployments. It features 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports, 4 x 1/10/25 GbE SFP28 uplink ports, and 2 x 40/100 GbE QSFP28 uplink ports, providing flexible connectivity options. The switch supports Ruckus Campus Fabric stacking for up to 12 units, simplifying management and increasing resiliency. With dual hot-swappable power supply bays (PSUs sold separately), it ensures high availability for critical networks.

What stands out

• High-density 48-port Gigabit Ethernet with 25G/100G uplinks
• 680 Gbps switching capacity and 505 Mpps forwarding rate
• Layer 3 routing with static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, and PIM
• Advanced security: ACLs, 802.1X, MAC authentication, DHCP snooping
• Ruckus Campus Fabric stacking up to 12 units
• Dual hot-swappable power supply bays for redundancy

Technical details

• Form factor: Rack-mountable 1U
• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45, 4 x 1/10/25G SFP28, 2 x 40/100G QSFP28
• Switching capacity: 680 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 505 Mpps
• MAC address table: 32,768 entries
• VLANs: 4096
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9216 bytes
• Memory: 8 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash
• Processor: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A72
• Max power consumption: 120 W (without PoE)
• Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
• PoE support: No

Our verdict

The Ruckus ICX 8100-48P-X is a powerful and versatile switch for enterprises needing high throughput, advanced Layer 3 features, and robust stacking. Its redundant power design and comprehensive security make it a reliable choice for demanding network environments.