RUCKUS ICX 7550-48P Ethernet Switch
Entry-Level Access 48 Ports 1G PoE Switch
The RUCKUS® ICX® 7550 series of midrange stackable switches are purpose-built to provide wired connectivity at the edge of the network for the latest generation Wi-Fi 6 Access-Points. With multigigabit 2.5/5/10 GbE ports and the latest 802.11bt 90W PoE power, the ICX 7550 delivers the performance, flexibility, and scalability required for the most demanding campus deployment scenarios.
The ICX 7550 offers future-ready 40/100 GbE uplink ports to eliminate bottlenecks between network layers and ensure an uninterrupted user experience in high-density wireless environments.
The ICX 7550 comes in 8 different models that can all be seamlessly stacked together to cover a broad range of deployment scenarios including gigabit or multigigabit network edge and 1/10 gigabit fiber for network aggregation or fiber to the room as well as a smart building network edge with a class-leading 2000W PoE budget and up to 90W of power delivery per port.
- Purpose-built wired underlay for Wi-Fi 6 deployments to support the latest generation of smartphones, tablets and laptops
- Up to 3x 4/100 GbE ports for uplink and stacking to minimize network bottlenecks
- Best-in-class-level multigigabit 2.5/5/10 GbE and 1/10 GbE fiber port density to eliminate network bottlenecks
- 90W PoE ports (802.3bt) and 2000W PoE budget to power digital signage, UHD surveillance cameras, PoE lighting and other smart-building devices
- Manageability as part of a unified wired and wireless network using RUCKUS SmartZone, RUCKUS Cloud or RUCKUS Unleashed
- Zero Touch Provisioning and auto-configuration based on predefined network policies
- Integration with RUCKUS Analytics for network intelligence and service assurance
- Dual load sharing power supplies for system power redundancy
- Unique stacking capabilities with long distance stacking on standard 100 Gbps QSFP ports up to 10 km and up to 12 units to simplify management and ease network deployment
- Redundant uplink/stacking ports
- Stack level ISSU for continuous operations
- Hot-insertion/removal of stack members to avoid service interruption
- IPv4 and IPv6
- BGP, OSPF, VRRP, PIM, PBR
- VRF
- RUCKUS SmartZone and RUCKUS Cloud support delivers unified wired & wireless management and network automation
The Ruckus ICX 7550-48P is a robust, enterprise-grade, stackable Layer 3 access switch designed to support high-density, power-hungry network environments with demanding bandwidth and connectivity needs. Equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, it provides ample power and data throughput to support a wide array of devices, including Wi-Fi access points, IP telephones, video surveillance cameras, and IoT sensors — all over a single Ethernet cable. This makes the ICX 7550-48P an ideal solution for organizations looking to consolidate and simplify their infrastructure while ensuring high performance and reliability.
Built on a modular and scalable architecture, the switch supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing protocols, enabling seamless integration into complex enterprise network topologies. The device supports static routing, dynamic routing protocols like OSPF and RIP, and offers robust traffic management and quality of service (QoS) features to prioritize critical data flows. These capabilities make the ICX 7550-48P suitable not only for access-layer deployments but also for aggregation or distribution roles in larger network designs.
The switch includes four 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ ports and four 40 Gigabit QSFP+ ports that provide high-speed uplinks and flexible stacking options. With stacking bandwidth of up to 960 Gbps, up to 12 switches can be managed as a single unit, greatly simplifying management and expanding network capacity without sacrificing performance. This stacking feature supports hitless upgrades and provides redundancy to enhance network uptime and resilience.
From a hardware perspective, the ICX 7550-48P features redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans, ensuring continuous operation in critical environments. Its front-to-back airflow design optimizes cooling efficiency in data center racks. The switch also boasts an impressive 2,000-watt PoE budget, enabling it to power a large number of connected devices simultaneously, even those with higher power requirements such as pan-tilt-zoom cameras or advanced wireless access points.
Security is paramount in today’s enterprise networks, and the ICX 7550-48P delivers advanced protections, including MACsec encryption for secure Layer 2 traffic, robust access control with 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, and comprehensive denial-of-service (DoS) protection. These features help safeguard sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access or attacks.
Management and automation are made simple through integration with Ruckus’ suite of management tools, including SmartZone, Cloud-based controllers, and controllerless options, enabling centralized network visibility, configuration, and troubleshooting. Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and software-defined networking (SDN) capabilities such as OpenFlow further streamline deployment and network orchestration.
Overall, the Ruckus ICX 7550-48P offers a future-proof, scalable, and secure switching platform that balances high port density, significant PoE power, and advanced networking features. It is well-suited for enterprise campuses, large branch offices, data centers, and any environment that demands reliable, high-performance access switching with flexibility for growth.
| Switching Capacity (data rate, full duplex) | 416 Gbps | |
|---|---|---|
| Forwarding Capacity (data rate, full duplex) | 309 Mpps | |
| Modular ports: 1/10 Gbps SFP/SFP+ uplinks | 4 | |
| 40 Gbps QSFP+ uplinks (max) | 4 | |
| PoE/PoE+ ports | 48 | |
| Perpetual / Fast boot PoE ports | 48 | |
| Base IPv4/v6 L3 Routing | Yes | |
| Advanced IPv4/v6 Layer 3 routing (OSPF, VRRP, PIM, PBR features) | With License | |
| Aggregated stacking bandwidth | 960 Gbps | |
| Stacking density (maximum switches in a stack) | 12 | |
| Stacking ports (maximum ports usable for stacking) | Up to 2×40 GbE QSFP+ | |
| Maximum stacking distance (distance between stacked switches) | 10 km | |
| Power inlet (AC) | C14 | |
| Power supply rated maximum (AC) | 2 x 1030 W (100-180V) 2 x 1200 W (180-240V) | |
| PoE power budget (AC) | 1624 W (100-18V) 1900 W (180-240V) | |