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What are Ruckus Switches?
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Ruckus Switches are enterprise-grade managed Ethernet switches designed for scalable, high-performance wired networks with advanced features including Layer 2/3 routing, PoE/PoE+ and SmartZone integration.
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What models of Ruckus switches are available?
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Ruckus offers the ICX series with fixed-port models (ICX 7150, 7250, 7450) and modular chassis (ICX 7850) supporting 1/10/25/40/100 GbE for SMB to large enterprise deployments.
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What key features do Ruckus switches offer?
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Ruckus switches deliver high-density PoE/PoE+, Virtual Chassis Stacking, Layer 2/3 intelligence, zero-touch provisioning, embedded analytics and seamless integration with Ruckus wireless controllers.
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How can I manage Ruckus switches?
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You can manage Ruckus switches via the Ruckus SmartZone controller, Ruckus Cloud, web-based GUI or CLI, enabling centralized monitoring, configuration and firmware updates.
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Do Ruckus switches support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes. Ruckus ICX switches support PoE, PoE+ and UPOE delivering up to 60 W per port with dynamic power allocation and per-port power budgeting.
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Can I stack Ruckus switches?
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Ruckus switches support Virtual Chassis Stacking which unifies up to 12 ICX switches into a single logical device for simplified management and high availability.
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What OSI layers do Ruckus switches operate on?
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Ruckus switches operate at both Layer 2 (switching) and Layer 3 (routing), providing advanced capabilities such as OSPF, VRRP, static routing and access control lists.
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What security features are included in Ruckus switches?
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Ruckus switches offer 802.1X port-based authentication, dynamic VLAN assignment, ACLs, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection and ransomware protection for secure network access.
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Are Ruckus switches suitable for small or medium businesses?
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Yes. Ruckus offers compact ICX 7150 and 7250 models with PoE and simplified management ideal for SMBs requiring reliable performance and scalability.
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How do Ruckus switches integrate with Ruckus wireless networks?
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Ruckus switches integrate seamlessly with Ruckus access points via SmartZone or Cloud controllers, enabling unified policy enforcement, QoS and automated VLAN tagging.
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What redundancy options do Ruckus switches provide?
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Ruckus ICX chassis and fixed-port switches support dual hot-swappable power supplies, redundant fans and stacking resilience to ensure continuous uptime.
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How scalable are Ruckus switches?
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Ruckus switches scale from 8 to 192 ports per stack with multi-chassis stacking up to 12 units and up to 2.5 Tb/s backplane capacity for growing network demands.
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What warranty and support options are available for Ruckus switches?
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Ruckus switches include a limited lifetime hardware warranty and optional Ruckus One Support for 24/7 technical assistance, software upgrades and advance hardware replacement.
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How do I configure VLANs on Ruckus switches?
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Use the web GUI, CLI or SmartZone controller to create VLAN IDs, assign ports as access or trunk and apply VLAN tagging and quality of service policies.
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How energy efficient are Ruckus switches?
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Ruckus switches feature Comtech Green Ethernet with low-power ASICs, fanless designs on fixed-port models and dynamic PoE power management for reduced energy consumption.
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How do I update firmware on Ruckus switches?
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Firmware updates can be performed via the web GUI, CLI TFTP/FTP upload or through SmartZone and Ruckus Cloud controllers with zero-touch provisioning and scheduled rollouts.
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What troubleshooting tools are available for Ruckus switches?
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Ruckus switches include SmartView Analytics, real-time port diagnostics, CLI debug commands, syslog integration and ping/traceroute utilities for rapid issue resolution.
