Ruckus Wireless LLC ICX7850-48F-E2 48 Port SFP28 1/10/25GE

Overview :

In the face of evolving user demands and technological advancements, campus networks are under increasing pressure to scale, accommodating a growing number of devices and delivering enhanced bandwidth. The surge in wireless traffic, driven by the widespread adoption of 802.11ac and 802.11ax Wi-Fi standards, is steering the transition from 1GbE to Multi-gigabit at the access level. This shift is propelling the necessity for faster networks at the aggregation and core layers.

The contemporary landscape sees organizations swiftly migrating applications from private data centers to the cloud, necessitating always-on, reliable, and high-speed connections. This trend is concurrently diminishing the size of data centers. In this context, traditional large chassis/routers are deemed excessive, overly complex, and cost-prohibitive for deployment.

The paradigm of enterprise networks is adapting to leverage stackable switch designs, incorporating the robust capabilities of chassis systems. Recent breakthroughs in network processors enable the packaging of reliable, high-speed, and scalable routing features into more flexible and cost-effective stackable switches. This evolution opens avenues for innovative network architectures, enabling the distribution of the core across the campus. This decentralized approach deploys ports and switching capacity precisely where they are needed, fostering adaptability and efficiency in modern network infrastructures.