Ruckus ICX8200-24 24 portos switch - Switch

As enterprise networks expand, the demand for high-speed connectivity and seamless management becomes critical. The Ruckus ICX8200-24 addresses these challenges by delivering a robust switching solution that combines 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with four 25 GbE SFP28 uplinks, enabling efficient aggregation and high-bandwidth uplinks for modern campus and branch deployments. This 1U rack-mountable switch offers a switching capacity of 328 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 244 Mpps, ensuring low-latency performance for demanding applications. With support for Layer 3 Lite features, it provides essential routing capabilities while maintaining simplicity and cost-effectiveness.

Who is it for

This switch is ideal for medium to large enterprises, educational institutions, and branch offices that require reliable, high-performance network infrastructure. It suits IT administrators seeking a managed switch with advanced security, stacking capabilities, and flexible uplink options to future-proof their network.

Main features

• 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports for high-density device connectivity
• 4 x 1/10/25 GbE SFP28 uplink ports for high-speed backbone links
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 Lite support with static routing, RIP, OSPFv2/v3, and VRRP
• Stacking capability for up to 12 units with 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth
• Comprehensive security including ACLs, 802.1X, and port security
• Advanced QoS with 8 queues per port and SP/WRR scheduling
• Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes
• Managed via CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP

Specifications

• Switching capacity: 328 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 244 Mpps
• MAC address table size: 32,768 entries
• VLANs supported: 4096
• Power supply: Internal AC
• Fans: Variable speed
• MTBF: 500,000 hours
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable

Tips

To maximize performance, use the 25G SFP28 uplinks for connecting to aggregation switches or servers. When stacking multiple units, ensure all switches are running the same firmware version for seamless management. Implement 802.1X authentication for enhanced network access control in high-security environments.