RUCKUS WIRELESS ICX8100-C08PF 8-port PoE+ network switch

Compact 8-port PoE+ switch

The RUCKUS ICX 8100-C08PF is a managed desktop switch with eight 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports that deliver PoE+ power up to 30 W each. A total PoE budget of 124 W supports wireless access points, IP cameras or VoIP phones in small branches or retail sites. Two 1 GbE SFP uplink ports provide fibre or copper uplinks to the core network. Layer 3 static routing and a full set of 802.1 security and QoS features are included.

Suited for PoE edge deployments without a rack

This switch fits installations that need a compact, fanless form factor and a single PoE budget for up to eight devices. It is not for environments that require modular uplink slots, redundant power supplies or higher port densities beyond eight copper ports. Buyers who need Layer 3 dynamic routing protocols or stacking across multiple units should evaluate other platforms. The 4 MB packet buffer and 42 Mpps forwarding rate are sized for typical access-layer traffic.

124 W total PoE budget decides port loading

The 124 W budget is the single figure that determines how many Class 4 devices can be powered simultaneously. At the maximum 30 W per port, only four ports can draw full power at once; the remaining ports must share the residual budget. Planning the actual device mix against this limit confirms whether the switch meets the deployment requirement.