Ruckus Switch ICX8100-C08PFP 8-port

Delivering 56 Gbps switching capacity and a generous 240 W PoE+ budget, the Ruckus ICX 8100-C08PF is a compact, fanless workhorse built for high-density edge deployments. With eight Gigabit PoE+ ports and two 10G SFP+ uplinks, it powers and connects access points, IP cameras, and IoT devices while ensuring wire-speed performance and seamless stacking for growing networks.

Overview

The Ruckus ICX 8100-C08PF is a managed Layer 2/3 switch engineered for enterprise branch offices, classrooms, and retail environments. Its fanless design ensures silent operation, making it ideal for noise-sensitive areas. The switch supports advanced Layer 2 features, static routing, and RIP for basic Layer 3 connectivity. With Ruckus SmartZone and Cloud management, deployment and monitoring are simplified, while stacking up to 12 units provides scalability without complexity.

What stands out

• 8x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 240 W total power budget
• 2x 1/10G SFP+ uplinks for high-speed backbone connectivity
• Fanless, compact form factor for silent, flexible mounting
• Up to 12-unit stacking for effortless network growth
• Perpetual PoE ensures uninterrupted power to connected devices during switch reboots

Technical details

• Switching capacity: 56 Gbps; Forwarding rate: 41.67 Mpps
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries; VLANs: up to 4096
• Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes
• Security: 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP snooping, MAC authentication
• Management: CLI, Web GUI, Ruckus SmartZone, Ruckus Cloud
• Layer support: Layer 2, static routing, RIP
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) and QoS support
• Mounting: desktop, wall-mount, rack-mount (optional kit)

Our verdict

The Ruckus ICX 8100-C08PF combines silent operation, robust PoE+ power, and 10G uplinks in a compact package. It’s a smart choice for organizations needing reliable edge switching with room to scale.