Ruckus ICX 8100
Entry-level, enterprise-class Layer 2 access switch series with 8, 16, 24 or 48 × 1 GbE ports, PoE+ (802.3at) up to 740W, and 1 GbE SFP or 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks — managed by RUCKUS One cloud, SmartZone, CLI or web UI.
Ruckus ICX-8100
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Entry-level, enterprise-class Layer 2 access switching without added cost or complexity
8, 16, 24 or 48 × 1 GbE (10/100/1000) RJ45 access ports for end devices
PoE and PoE+ (802.3af/802.3at) up to 30W per port, with a power budget up to 740W
1 GbE SFP or 10 GbE SFP+ (-X models) uplinks to the network core
Ideal for: small business, branch and campus edge access, Wi-Fi AP and IoT connectivity
Management: RUCKUS One cloud, SmartZone, ICX CLI and web-based interface
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RUCKUS ICX 8100 — Complete Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Switch Type | Entry-level, enterprise-class Layer 2 access switch; 1RU and compact form factors |
| Access Ports | Compact: 8 (C08PF) or 16 (C16P) × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45; 1RU: 24 or 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 (PoE+ on P/PF models) |
| Uplink Ports | Compact: 2× 1 GbE SFP or 2× 1/10 GbE SFP+ (-X SKUs); 1RU: 4× 1 GbE SFP or 4× 1/10 GbE SFP+ (-X SKUs) |
| Switching Capacity (full duplex) | 56 Gbps (C08PF); 72 Gbps (C16P); 128 Gbps (24/24P); 176 Gbps (48/48P/48PF) |
| Forwarding Capacity (full duplex) | 42 Mpps (C08PF); 54 Mpps (C16P); 96 Mpps (24/24P); 132 Mpps (48/48P/48PF) |
| PoE Standards | PoE/PoE+ per IEEE 802.3af/802.3at, up to 30 W (Class 4) per port on all PoE ports |
| PoE Power Budget | 124 W (C08PF/C16P); 370 W (24P/48P); 740 W (48PF), with integrated power supply |
| Max PoE Ports per Class | Class 3 (15.4 W): 8 / 24 / 48 ports; Class 4 (30 W): 4 / 12 / 24 ports (124 W / 370 W / 740 W models) |
| DRAM | 2 GB |
| Flash Memory (NVRAM, eMMC) | 8 GB |
| Packet Buffer | 4 MB |
| MAC Addresses | Up to 32K |
| VLANs | Up to 4,095 VLANs; 32 private VLANs (PVLANs) |
| Spanning Tree | Up to 254 spanning tree instances; 802.1s MST, 802.1w RSTP, PVST/PVST+ |
| Link Aggregation | Up to 128 LAGs, maximum 8 ports per LAG (static and LACP) |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 9,216 bytes |
| Quality of Service (QoS) | 8 priority queues per port; Weighted Round Robin, Strict Priority and combined scheduling; DiffServ, ToS/DSCP and 802.1p marking |
| Multicast | IGMP snooping v1/v2/v3; MLD snooping v1/v2; 4,096 Layer 2 IGMP groups; 512 Layer 2 MLD groups |
| Layer 3 Routing | Not supported (Layer 2 access switch) |
| Management | RUCKUS One cloud, SmartZone, industry-standard CLI, embedded web UI (HTTP/HTTPS); SNMP v1/v2c/v3, sFlow, NTP, SSHv2, Telnet, TFTP, SCP |
| Security | 802.1X, MAC, web and flexible authentication; DHCP snooping; dynamic ARP inspection; AAA; RADIUS/TACACS/TACACS+; DoS attack protection; Trusted Platform Module |
| Console Port | 1× USB Type-C port for console management |
| Power Supply | Single integrated power supply; C14 inlet; 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz; rated 154 W (compact), 65 W (24/48), 550 W (24P/48P), 920 W (48PF) |
| Power Consumption (25 °C) | C08PF: 16.8 W / 150 W; C16P: 20 W / 152 W; 24: 23 W; 48: 35 W; 24P: 29 W / 435 W; 48P: 42 W / 470 W; 48PF: 49 W / 848 W (10% traffic, no PoE load / 100% traffic, full PoE load) |
| Cooling and Acoustics | Fanless: C08PF, C16P, 24 and 48; PoE 1RU models at 25 °C: 23.2 dBA (24P), 24.5 dBA (48P), 41.0 dBA (48PF); fanless mode option limits PoE budget to 150 W |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | Compact: 4.40 × 27.00 × 21.40 cm (C08PF), 4.40 × 27.00 × 27.00 cm (C16P); 1RU: 4.40 × 44.00 × 28.00 cm (24/24P), 4.40 × 44.00 × 37.00 cm (48/48P/48PF) |
| Weight | 2.11 kg (C08PF); 2.50 kg (C16P); 3.6 kg (24); 4.61 kg (48); 4.3 kg (24P); 5.35 kg (48P); 6.39 kg (48PF) |
| MTBF (25 °C) | 1,194,958 h (C08PF); 1,194,000 h (C16P); 2,046,035 h (24); 895,504 h (48); 741,863 h (24P); 642,435 h (48P); 561,966 h (48PF) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) at sea level |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) |
| Relative Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing (operational, up to 50 °C) |
| Operating Altitude | 0 to 3,048 m (10,000 ft); non-operational up to 12,000 m (39,370 ft) |
| Energy Efficiency | Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) |
| Electromagnetic Emissions | FCC Part 15 Class A; EN 55032 (CE, Class A); ICES-003 (Canada, Class A); VCCI (Japan, Class A); AS/NZ 55032 (Australia/New Zealand, Class A); KN 32 / KN 35 (South Korea) |
| Safety | CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1; UL 62368-1; EN/IEC 62368-1; EN 60825 (laser products) |
| Warranty | RUCKUS Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Source: official RUCKUS ICX 8100 data sheet (PA-119962.3-EN), RUCKUS Networks.
About the RUCKUS ICX 8100 Access Switch
The RUCKUS ICX 8100 is an entry-level, enterprise-class Layer 2 access switch series built to deliver reliable wired connectivity to businesses of any size without added complexity or cost. The family spans compact 8- and 16-port models, plus 24- and 48-port 1RU switches, so you can match the form factor to wiring closets, branch offices, retail sites and campus edge deployments.
Every model provides 1 GbE (10/100/1000 Mbps) RJ45 access ports, with PoE and PoE+ (802.3af/802.3at, up to 30W per port) available on PoE models. The total PoE power budget scales from 124W on the compact switches to 370W on standard PoE units and up to 740W on the 48PF models — enough to power Wi-Fi access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones and IoT endpoints. Uplinks are SFP / SFP+ — two on the compact switches and four on the 1RU models — with 10 GbE SFP+ on the -X variants for higher-speed backhaul to the core.
The ICX 8100 offers flexible management through RUCKUS One AI-driven cloud, SmartZone on-premises controllers, the ICX command line interface and a web-based standalone UI — unifying wired and wireless administration. As an authorized RUCKUS partner, Barrdega supplies the full ICX 8100 lineup with expert deployment guidance — request a quote for project pricing.
RUCKUS ICX 8100 — Frequently Asked Questions
What type of switch is the RUCKUS ICX 8100?
The RUCKUS ICX 8100 is an entry-level, enterprise-class Layer 2 (L2) access switch series. It is designed to deliver reliable wired connectivity for businesses of any size, with models ranging from 8-port compact units to 48-port 1RU switches.
How many ports and what speed does the ICX 8100 have?
The ICX 8100 series offers 8, 16, 24 or 48 × 1 GbE (10/100/1000 Mbps) RJ45 access ports depending on the model, plus uplink ports of either 1 GbE SFP or 10 GbE SFP+ (the -X variants).
Does the RUCKUS ICX 8100 support PoE?
Yes. PoE models support PoE and PoE+ (802.3af/802.3at) at up to 30W per port (Class 4). The total PoE power budget depends on the model: 124W on compact switches, 370W on standard PoE models and up to 740W on the 48PF models.
Does the ICX 8100 support stacking?
No. The RUCKUS ICX 8100 is a standalone access switch and does not support stacking. For stackable access switches, RUCKUS offers the ICX 8200 series.
How is the RUCKUS ICX 8100 managed?
The ICX 8100 offers flexible management through RUCKUS One AI-driven cloud management, SmartZone on-premises controllers, the ICX command line interface (CLI) and a web-based standalone interface.