Support dense endpoint environments with a PoE+ switch built to carry both power and traffic at the access edge. The Ruckus ICX8100-48PF combines 48 PoE+ ports with a 740 W power budget and 4 x 1G SFP uplinks, giving network teams the port density and uplink flexibility needed for modern branch and campus closets. This is the kind of switch you choose when the edge is crowded: cameras, access points, phones, and other powered devices all competing for space, power, and clean cabling. The high PoE budget helps preserve deployment headroom, while the SFP uplinks provide a practical path to aggregation or upstream switching. For teams standardizing on Ruckus infrastructure, the ICX8100-48PF fits environments that need dependable access switching without overbuilding the network. It is a strong match for installations where the cost of adding separate power injectors, extra switches, or additional closet complexity quickly exceeds the value of a more capable access layer. Use it when you need a switch that can carry a dense powered-device load and still leave room for growth.