RUCKUS ICX 7450-24 Switch
24-Port Enterprise Stackable Switch with Unmatched Modularity

Overview:

Enterprise Stackable Switch Delivers Premium Capabilities and Ultimate Flexibility

The RUCKUS ICX 7450 switch delivers the performance, flexibility, and scalability required for enterprise Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) access deployment. It offers marketleading stacking density with up to 12 switches (576x 1 GbE and 144x 1/10 GbE ports) per stack and combines chassis-level performance with “pay as you grow” scalability of a stackable solution. The mid-market stackable switch is one of the first in its class to offer 40 GbE uplinks, enabling enterprises to dramatically increase their network capacity while using their existing optical wire infrastructure. In addition, the RUCKUS ICX 7450 is the industry’s first stackable switching solution to leverage the advantages of site-to-site IPsec VPN security to ensure end-to-end data integrity without the need for dedicated encryption appliances.

The modular design of the switch provides three slots for scaling up to 12 1/10 GbE SFP/SFP+ ports, 12 10GBASE-T ports, or up to three 40 GbE QSFP+ ports for uplink or stacking. Organizations can initially deploy 1 GbE or 10 GbE uplink ports and easily upgrade to 40 GbE ports on-demand with a new, high-speed module. As a result, RUCKUS ICX 7450 delivers high performance across all ports for flawless support of latency-sensitive applications.

System-level high-availability features, such as dual hot-swappable, load-sharing, and redundant power supplies, and hot-swappable fan trays offer another level of availability for the campus wiring closet, all in a 1 RU form factor.

The switch is an ideal network solution for campus network 1 GbE and 2.5 GbE access or small aggregation deployment with 10 GbE or 40 GbE uplinks to the core. The switch is also suitable for a data center Top-of-Rack (ToR) solution, providing a mix of 1 GbE and 10 GbE server connectivity ports with 10 GbE or 40 GbE uplinks to the data center aggregation or core.

Deployed as a standalone switch, a stack, or a network fabric, organizations reap the benefits of a flexible platform and the assurance that their investments are protected.

Figure 1: Up to 12 RUCKUS ICX 7450 switches can be stacked together using two full-duplex QSFP+ 40 Gbps ports that provide a fully redudant backplane with 960 Gbps of stacking bandwidth.

Full Power Support for Next-Generation Edge Devices

The RUCKUS ICX 7450 can deliver both power and data across network connections, providing a single-cable solution for the latest edge devices. In addition to supporting the Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) standards, the switch also supports Power over HDBaseT (PoH). This high power standard delivers up to 90 watts per port through a standard Ethernet cable, simplifying the wiring of next-generation Ethernet-connected devices such as large HD displays, video surveillance equipment, and VDI thin terminals. The PoE/PoE+ and PoH capabilities reduce the number of required power receptacles and power adapters while increasing reliability and wiring flexibility. With a 1,500-watt PoE budget per switch (with two power supplies), the RUCKUS ICX 7450 24- and 48-port PoE models can supply up to Class 4 PoE+ power (30 watts) to every port and PoH power (90 watts) on eight dedicated ports.

Multigigabit Ethernet Support

Designed to handle next-generation 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless access points, the RUCKUS ICX 7450-32ZP switch offers 8×2.5 GbE ports to connect multi-gigabit wireless access points. Moreover, the switch’s non-blocking architecture offers up to 240 Gbps of uplink bandwidth, ensuring smooth end-to-end traffic flow from the wireless edge to the core.

Integrated High-Performance IPSec Service

RUCKUS offers an industry-first stackable switching solution that delivers encryption from the wiring closet, providing a cost-effective way to ensure data security and integrity across the premises without needing to purchase dedicated encryption appliances.

The RUCKUS ICX 7450 switch with the integrated IPsec VPN service module consolidates network switching and encryption to provide unprecedented VPN deployment flexibility and cost savings. By initiating an IPsec tunnel from the switch for transporting selected traffic, organizations save the time and reduce the costs from having to install and manage encryption software on individual computers or deploy purposebuilt encryption appliances.

The RUCKUS ICX 7450 Service Module provides hardware-based acceleration for IPsec VPNs using Advanced Encryption Standards (AES). It leverages programmable hardware technology to future-proof data protection, enabling more capabilities to be added as business needs evolve.

EEE Power Savings

The RUCKUS ICX 7450 Switch supports the IEEE 802.3az standard for Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), reducing power consumption during periods of low utilization. Ports are placed into a low power mode when no data is being transmitted.

Data Center Top-of-Rack Switch

With class-leading 10 GbE and 40 GbE port count, the RUCKUS ICX 7450 is a great solution as a Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch in a mixed 1 GbE/10 GbE server connectivity environment. It is designed to fit in server racks, consuming only one rack unit and offering dual integrated power supplies and fan assemblies with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow for flexible cooling options. In data center environments where most servers have 1 GbE and some 10 GbE network interfaces, the 1RU switch provides a cost-effective 1 GbE/10 GbE ToR switch. In this configuration some of the 10 GbE or 40 GbE ports can be used to connect to the data center aggregation switches.

RUCKUS ICX 7450 Product Family

All RUCKUS ICX 7450 models offer three modular slots for interchangeable uplink/stacking modules (one in the front, two in the back), dual power supply slots, dual fan trays, one RJ-45 network management port, one mini USB serial management port, and one USB storage port on the front panel.

Figure 2: RUCKUS ICX 7450 rear view shown with two optional RUCKUS ICX7400-1X40GQ QSFP+ uplink/stacking modules, two AC power supplies, and two fan trays.

Features:

Enterprise-Class Features Across All RUCKUS ICX Switches

The RUCKUS ICX 7450 is one of the ICX switch families delivering the enterprise class features for flexibility, scalability and simplified management.

• RUCKUS Campus Fabric technology delivers unmatched flexibility, scalability and simplified management for campus network deployments. Incorporating all of the ICX 7000 switch families with up to 1800 ports in a single logical domain, Campus Fabric allows customers the benefits of a traditional chassis, with the flexibility of stackable switches at a dramatically reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Advanced stacking goes beyond traditional stacking with capabilities that take flexibility, ease of management and cost effectiveness to then next level, including:
  • Stacking on standard Ethernet ports
  • Long-distance stacking
  • No hardware module require for stacking
  • In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) to minimize downtime
  • Superior scalability with the industry-leading number of switches per stack
  • Stacking at the access, aggregation and core layers
• Enterprise-Class Availability to improve resiliency and minimize downtime, including:
  • Hitless stack failover
  • Hot-insertion/removal of stack members
  • Redundant power supplies
  • In Service Software Upgrades for switch stacks
• On-boarding and security policies across ICX switches and wireless networks.
• OpenFlow 1.3 protocol support in hybrid mode allows user to deploy traditional Layer 2/3 forwarding with OpenFlow on the same port for Software Defined Network (SDN) enabled programmatic control of the network
• Open Standards based management, monitoring and authentication
  • sFlow-based network monitoring to help analyze traffic statistics and trends on every link and overcome unexpected network congestion
  • Open-standards management includes Command Line Interface (CLI), Secure Shell (SSHv2), Secure Copy (SCP), and SNMPv3
  • Support for Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS/TACACS+) and RADIUS authentication helps ensure secure operator access
  • LLDP and LLDP-MED protocol support for configuring, discovering, and managing network infrastructure such as QoS, security policies, VLAN assignments, PoE power levels, and service priorities

Benefits:

Flexible Path to Ultimate Performance

• Dual purpose for premium access or aggregation switch
• Redundant, load-sharing power supplies enhances availability
• Full-power PoE+/PoH budget
• IPSec VPN security ensures compliance and data confidentiality

Modular Design for Cost-Effective Upgradeability

• 3 ports of 40 GbE
• 12 ports of 10 GbE

Multigigabit Support for 802.11ac Wave 2 Deployments

• Up to 8x 2.5 GbE ports

Market-Leading Stacking Scalability

• Up to 12 switches per stack
• Up to 10 km using standard optics or cables

Advanced L3 Routing Delivers Network Design Flexibility

• BGP, OSPF, VRRP, PIM, PBR

Campus Fabric Reduces Cost fo Operations, Increases Flexibility

• Delivers the benefits of a chassis with the flexibility of stackables
• Scales to over 1800 ports

Energy Efficient Design

• Supports IEEE 802.3az standard

Deployment:

The RUCKUS Campus Fabric architecture versus a traditional multi-tier campus network.

Specifications:

	Access				Access / Aggregation		Aggregation / Core
	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More
Feature	ICX 7150-Compact	ICX 7150	ICX 7150 Z-Series	ICX 7250	ICX 7450	ICX 7650	ICX 7750	ICX 7850
Switching Capacity (max)	120Gbps	180Gbps	304Gbps	256Gbps	336Gbps	1.128Tbps	2.56Tbps	6.4Tbps
1GbE RJ-45 ports	8 or 10 or 12 +2	24 +2 or 48 +2	48	24 or 48	24 or 48	48	48
1GbE SFP ports	2	24 +4	8	8	48	48	48	48
1/2.5GbE RJ-45 ports (max)	8		16
1/2.5/5/10GbE RJ-45 ports (max)	2					24
10GbE SFP+ ports (max)	2	4	8	8	12	24 +4	961	1281
10GbE RJ-45 ports (max)	2				12	24	48
25GbE SFP28 ports								48
40GbE QSFP+ ports (max)					3	2	32
100GbE QSFP28 ports (max)						2		32
PoE Power Budget (max)	240W	740W	1480W	1480W	1480W	1500W
Switches per stack (max)	12	12	12	12	12	12	12	12
Aggregate stack bandwidth	240Gbps	480Gbps	480Gbps	480Gbps	960Gbps	2.4Tbps	5.76Tbps	9.6Tbps

¹ Switch includes one AC power supply, one fan, one 4×10 GbE SFP+ uplink module, two QSFP+ stacking modules.
² Traffic load on all ports connected with maximum possible PoE/PoE+ loads (if equipped).
³ PoE power not included in switch heat dissipation figures since the heat is not dissipated at the switch.

Specification Feature Set:

¹ Feature to be supported in a future release.

Port and Service Module Options:

Five different optional modules are offered for the RUCKUS ICX 7450. These modules are interchangeable and can be inserted in the three modular slots within the RUCKUS ICX 7450.¹

• RUCKUS ICX7400-4X1GF Module - 4-port 100 Mbps/1 GbE SFP
• RUCKUS ICX7400-4X10GF Module - 4-port 1/10 GbE SFP/SFP+ for uplink or stacking
• RUCKUS ICX7400-4X10GC Module - 4-port 1/10 GbE 10GBASE-T copper
• RUCKUS ICX7400-1X40GQ Module - 1-port 40 GbE QSFP+ for uplink or stacking
• RUCKUS ICX7400-SERVICE-MOD Module - Service module for IPsec VPN encryption

Five different optional port modules are offered for the RUCKUS ICX 7450 with a choice of 1 GbE SFP, 10 GbE SFP/SFP+, 10GBASE-T, and 40 GbE QSFP+ options and an IPsec VPN service module.

¹ The RUCKUS ICX7400-1X40GQ module cannot be installed in the front-facing slot of the 32-port and 48-port RUCKUS ICX 7450 models (RUCKUS ICX 7450-48, 7450-48P, 7450-48F, 7450-32ZP). The RUCKUS ICX7400-4X1GF module cannot be installed in the rear slots of any model of the RUCKUS ICX 7450 Switch and is not supported by the RUCKUS ICX 7450-32ZP model.

Compare:

RUCKUS ICX Switch Family

	Access				Access/ Aggregation	AGG/Core
	ICX 7150 Compact	ICX 7150	ICX 7150 Z-Series	ICX 7250	ICX 7450	ICX 7750
Switch Capacity
Switching capacity (max)	68 Gbps	180 Gbps	304 Gbps	256 Gbps	336 Gbps	576 Gbps
1 GbE RJ-45 ports	12 +2	24 or 48 +2	48	24 or 48	24, 32 or 48	48
1 GbE SFP ports	2	4	8	8	48	48
1/2.5 GbE RJ-45 ports			16		8
10 GbE SFP+ ports (max)	2	4	8	8	12	962
10 GbE RJ-45 ports (max)					12	48
40 GbE QSFP+ ports (max)					3	32
PoE Power Budget (max)	124 W	740 W	1480 W	1480 W1	1496 W
Switches per stack (max)	12	12	12	12	12	12
Aggregated stack bandwidth	240 Gbps	480 Gbps	480 Gbps	480 Gbps	960 Gbps	5.76 Tbps
Key Features
PoE / PoE+
Stacking	3	3
sFlow
L3: Static Routing / RIP/ OSPF	3	3
OpenFlow	3	3
EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
Campus Fabric	3	3	3
Redundant power option
Hot-Swap PSUs & Fans
Multigig (IEEE 802.3bz)
PoH (90W per port)
L3: BGP
L3: VRF
MACsec
IPsec VPN
Reversible airflow option
MCT

¹ With external power supply unit.
² With QSFP+ to 4 SFP+ splitter cables.
³ To be supported in a future software release.

Documentation:

Download the RUCKUS ICX 7450 Switches Datasheet (PDF).

Download the RUCKUS ICX Switch Family Datasheet (PDF).