Ruckus Switch ICX8200-48PF2-E2 48-port - switch

With a 680 Gbps switching capacity and 506 Mpps forwarding rate, the Ruckus ICX8200-48PF2-E2 delivers enterprise-class performance for demanding access networks. This 1U rack-mountable switch features 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and 4 SFP28 25G uplinks, backed by a generous 740W PoE budget to power devices like IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points.

Overview

The ICX8200-48PF2-E2 is a managed Layer 2/3 switch designed for campus and branch deployments. It supports advanced routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM) and comprehensive security features including ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP snooping, and IP Source Guard. With stacking for up to 12 units and dual hot-swappable power supply bays, it ensures high availability and scalability.

What stands out

• 48 PoE+ ports with 740W total power budget for high-density device connectivity
• 4 x 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed aggregation and stacking
• Layer 3 routing capabilities for flexible network segmentation
• Redundant power and cooling design for mission-critical reliability
• Energy-efficient IEEE 802.3az support reduces power consumption

Technical details

• Switching capacity: 680 Gbps; Forwarding rate: 506 Mpps
• MAC address table: 32,768 entries; Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes
• VLANs: up to 4096; Stacking: up to 12 switches
• Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Ruckus SmartZone, Ruckus Unleashed
• Security: ACLs, 802.1X, MAC authentication, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable; Power supply: one 1000W PSU included (second bay for redundancy)
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C; Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Our verdict

The Ruckus ICX8200-48PF2-E2 is a robust, future-proof access switch that combines high-density PoE, multi-gigabit uplinks, and enterprise-grade management in a compact 1U form factor. Ideal for organizations needing reliable, scalable, and secure wired connectivity.