Ruckus ICX 8100-C08PF 8 Port 1G PoE Switch

The ICX8100-C08PF, a part of the RUCKUS ICX 8100 series, is an 8-port 1G compact access switch engineered for small-scale deployments that require high performance and PoE+ power delivery in a space-saving, fanless design. Ideal for quiet or space-constrained environments, it provides enterprise-class features without unnecessary complexity or cost.

Key Features

• 8 x 1 GbE ports with PoE+ support (up to 30W per port)
• Up to 2 x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed connections
• Compact, fanless design for silent operation
• Flexible management options: cloud-based, on-premises, CLI, or web-based
• PoE power budget up to 240W with integrated power supply
• Enterprise-grade Layer 2 capabilities with robust security

Compact and Silent for Flexible Deployments

The ICX8100-C08PF is designed to fit tight spaces while delivering powerful networking capabilities. Its fanless design ensures completely silent operation, making it perfect for office desktops, classrooms, hospitality suites, or retail areas where noise must be minimized.

Flexible Management to Suit Any Team

Offering a wide range of management options, the ICX8100-C08PF supports cloud-based AI-driven management, on-premises controllers, CLI, and a web-based standalone interface. This flexibility allows IT teams of any size to deploy, monitor, and adjust their networks easily and confidently, even with limited technical resources.

High-Performance Uplinks and Efficient Edge Connectivity

Equipped with up to two 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports, the ICX8100-C08PF provides high-speed links to aggregation or core switches, supporting smooth data flow and future scalability. The switch’s compact size and uplink versatility make it ideal for distributed edge deployments and converged networks.

Model Variants and Scalability

The ICX 8100 series offers diverse models to address varying deployment needs. The ICX8100-C08PF focuses on delivering enterprise-grade features in a compact, fanless, PoE+-enabled form factor. It is especially suitable for locations requiring fewer ports but strong power delivery and reliability.

Performance and Switching Strength

The ICX8100-C08PF delivers up to 64 Gbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate up to 48 Mpps. Supporting 32K MAC addresses, 4,095 VLANs, and jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes, it ensures smooth performance even in smaller yet demanding edge environments.

Advanced Security and Network Protection

The ICX8100-C08PF includes comprehensive security features such as 802.1X port-based authentication, MAC authentication, RADIUS/TACACS+, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and DoS protection. Encrypted management protocols like SSHv2 and SCP further strengthen the device against security threats.

Layer 2 Access Excellence

Designed as a Layer 2 access switch, the ICX8100-C08PF supports robust features including spanning tree protocols (RSTP, MSTP), VLANs, IGMP and MLD snooping for multicast traffic optimization, link aggregation, loop detection, and private VLANs. Its streamlined Layer 2 focus makes it an ideal edge or access switch where simplicity and reliability are essential.

Value-Driven Power and Simplicity

With an optimized PoE power budget of up to 240W, the ICX8100-C08PF efficiently powers connected devices without extra infrastructure investments. Its enterprise-grade performance at an affordable price offers organizations a dependable solution that balances functionality, simplicity, and cost-efficiency.

Standards Compliance

The ICX8100-C08PF complies with key industry standards, including IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE/PoE+), 802.1Q (VLAN), and 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet). This ensures seamless integration into existing networks and long-term support for evolving infrastructure needs.