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What is the Ruckus ICX7150 switch?
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The Ruckus ICX7150 is a high-performance stackable Ethernet switch series offering Layer 2/3 capabilities, PoE/PoE+ support, and versatile port options for enterprise and campus networks.
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How many ports does the ICX7150 switch support?
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The ICX7150 series includes models with 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus optional 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, providing flexible connectivity for small to medium deployments.
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Does the ICX7150 provide Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes. Select ICX7150 models deliver up to 740W total PoE/PoE+ budget to power IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras with industry-standard IEEE 802.3af/at support.
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Can I stack multiple ICX7150 switches?
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Absolutely. Up to eight ICX7150 switches can be stacked via built-in stacking ports, creating a single logical switch for simplified management and linear scalability.
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What are the performance characteristics of the ICX7150?
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The ICX7150 series offers non-blocking switching with up to 176 Gbps aggregate switching capacity and up to 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate for low-latency, high-throughput networking.
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Which management options are available for ICX7150?
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You can manage ICX7150 switches via CLI, web GUI, SNMP, or Ruckus SmartZone and Unleashed controllers, delivering centralized visibility and automated configuration.
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Does the ICX7150 support IPv6 and advanced routing?
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Yes. The ICX7150 provides full IPv6 support and Layer 3 features such as OSPF, RIP, static routing, VRRP, and PIM for dynamic, resilient network designs.
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How does VLAN configuration work on the ICX7150?
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The ICX7150 supports up to 4,096 VLANs with 802.1Q tagging, voice VLAN, private VLAN, and GVRP for flexible segmentation and robust security in multi-tenant environments.
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What QoS features are available on the ICX7150?
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The ICX7150 offers IEEE 802.1p prioritization, traffic policing, shaping, ACL-based QoS, and DiffServ marking to ensure predictable performance for voice, video, and critical applications.
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Is the ICX7150 suitable for wireless backhaul?
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Yes. With high-density Gigabit ports, optional 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, and PoE budgets up to 740W, the ICX7150 delivers reliable, high-bandwidth backhaul for enterprise WLAN deployments.
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How energy-efficient is the ICX7150 switch?
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The ICX7150 incorporates energy-saving features such as Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), dynamic PoE power allocation, and low-power silicon to reduce operational costs.
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What firmware and software features does the ICX7150 support?
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ICX7150 runs Ruckus FastIron firmware, offering modular updates, Zero Touch Provisioning, sFlow, DHCP snooping, and advanced security features like Dynamic ARP Inspection.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Ruckus provides a lifetime warranty on ICX7150 hardware and firmware updates, plus optional SmartZone support packages for 24/7 access to technical assistance and advance hardware replacement.
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Can the ICX7150 be used in data center environments?
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While optimized for campus and branch networks, the ICX7150’s low latency, stacking and comprehensive Layer 3 support also make it suitable for small data-center top-of-rack deployments.
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How do I deploy the ICX7150 in a branch office?
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Install the ICX7150 at the network edge, connect uplinks to your core or SD-WAN gateway, configure VLANs and QoS via the web GUI or CLI, and leverage PoE to power endpoint devices.
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What distinguishes the ICX7150 from other Ruckus switch series?
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The ICX7150 balances performance, PoE capacity, stacking and advanced Layer 3 features in a compact form factor, positioning it between the entry-level ICX7150-C and high-end ICX7450 series.
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Where can I buy Ruckus ICX7150 switches?
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Authorized Ruckus resellers and distributors worldwide carry ICX7150 switches; you can also contact Ruckus sales directly for pricing, volume discounts, and deployment guidance.
