Ruckus ICX8200-24F – switch

Built for high-density fiber aggregation and enterprise edge deployments, the Ruckus ICX8200-24F delivers 24 SFP/SFP+ ports and four 25G SFP28 uplinks in a compact 1U chassis. Its 680 Gbps switching capacity and 505 Mpps forwarding rate ensure non-blocking performance for bandwidth-intensive workloads, while dual hot-swappable power supplies and fans provide the resilience modern networks demand. Unlike typical access switches, this model combines wire-speed Layer 3 routing, advanced security, and up to 12-unit stacking for effortless scalability.

Highlights

• 24 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports for flexible fiber connectivity
• 4 x 10/25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed backbone links
• 680 Gbps switching capacity and 505 Mpps forwarding rate
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 feature set with static and dynamic routing
• Stack up to 12 switches with 100 Gbps stacking bandwidth
• Dual hot-swappable 250W AC power supplies and fan modules
• Comprehensive security: ACLs, 802.1X, MAC authentication, DHCP snooping
• Supports up to 4096 VLANs and 131,072 MAC addresses

In daily use

Deploy the ICX8200-24F as a distribution switch in campus networks or a top-of-rack switch in data centers. Its front-to-back airflow suits standard rack layouts, and hot-swappable components minimize downtime during maintenance. The intuitive CLI, web GUI, or Ruckus SmartZone management simplifies configuration and monitoring, while jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes optimizes storage and virtualization traffic. With a dual-core ARM Cortex-A72 CPU and 8 GB RAM, the switch handles demanding routing and security tasks without performance degradation.

Full specifications

• Ports: 24 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ + 4 x 10/25G SFP28
• Switching capacity: 680 Gbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding rate: 505 Mpps
• Layer support: Layer 2 and Layer 3
• Stacking: Up to 12 switches, 100 Gbps stacking bandwidth
• MAC address table: 131,072 entries
• VLANs: 4096
• Jumbo frames: Up to 9216 bytes
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Power supply: 1 x 250W AC included (dual hot-swappable bays)
• Fans: Hot-swappable, front-to-back airflow
• Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Ruckus SmartZone
• CPU: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A72
• Memory: 8 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash
• Security: ACLs, 802.1X, MAC authentication, DHCP snooping, sFlow
• PoE: No (fiber model)

Final note

The Ruckus ICX8200-24F is a future-ready investment for organizations seeking high-performance fiber switching with enterprise-class reliability and scalability.