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Ruckus ICX Switches

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Ruckus ICX Switches
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
Ruckus acquired the ICX series of campus switches, and in turn Ruckus was acquired by ARRIS in December 2017.
$835
Pricing
Ruckus ICX Switches
Editions & Modules
Compact Switch
$835.00
Port Switch
$1,000.00
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Ruckus ICX Switches
Free Trial
No
Free/Freemium Version
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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Ruckus ICX Switches
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Ruckus ICX Switches
Verified User
Professional
Chose Ruckus ICX Switches
Ruckus outperformed other vendors, especially those priced higher than ruckus. The performance for the cost allows for a longer reliable use over other vendors evaluated.
Kenneth Hess | TrustRadius Reviewer
Kenneth Hess
Senior Systems Analyst
Chose Ruckus ICX Switches
We moved from Netgear and Dell switches because we wanted to standardize on a robust, managed platform. We moved away from Cisco because we needed something more budget-friendly that is just as good. Plus, Cisco IOS is not easy to deal with. We're trying to remove complexity …
Verified User
Professional
Chose Ruckus ICX Switches
The switching holds up well against HP, Extreme, Juniper, et. al at the edge. Cost is also a huge factor, and played a part in the purchase. Not just for the switches themselves, but also optics can be purchased at a discount. Service delivery has been fantastic, and in 3 years …
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Ruckus ICX Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
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User Testimonials
Ruckus ICX Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
ARRIS
I love this switch for access and aggregate, especially due to the lack of needing reboots. [Other systems require this] reliable and stable platform.
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Anonymous
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Pros
ARRIS
  • They are relatively easy to configure and to maintain.
  • They have all of the high-end configuration capabilities as Cisco switches.
  • The switches have excellent performance and reliability.
Kenneth Hess | TrustRadius Reviewer
Kenneth Hess
Senior Systems Analyst
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Cons
ARRIS
  • Licensing for the 10GB ports is a bit pricey, but that was 5 years ago, so things may have changed
  • The CLI commands are slightly different than typical Cisco commands
  • Their rack mounting was not the prettiest in the world
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Anonymous
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ARRIS
The switching holds up well against HP, Extreme, Juniper, et. al at the edge. Cost is also a huge factor, and played a part in the purchase. Not just for the switches themselves, but also optics can be purchased at a discount. Service delivery has been fantastic, and in 3 years I've not had to replace any of the brocade switches I've purchased.
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Anonymous
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Return on Investment
ARRIS
  • Equipment just runs
  • Sometimes past EOL/EOS
  • Firmwares just work
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Anonymous
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