How many PoE+ devices can the ICX 7250-48P power simultaneously?

With the internal AC PSU, the switch powers up to 24 PoE+ devices at 30W each (740W total budget). An external power supply extends this to all 48 ports. Each port supports Class 4 PoE+ (30W), making it suitable for IP phones, wireless access points, and powered cameras without additional power infrastructure.

What is the switching capacity and latency specification?

The ICX 7250-48P delivers 256 Gbps switching capacity and 190 Mpps forwarding rate in full-duplex mode with 1.5 µs average latency. This non-blocking architecture ensures all 48 ports can transmit simultaneously at line rate, critical for real-time applications like VoIP and video conferencing.

Can I stack multiple ICX 7250-48P switches?

Yes. Up to 12 switches can be stacked together, providing 576×1 GbE ports per stack with centralized management via a single IP address. Eight 1 GbE SFP uplink/stacking ports per switch support stacking connections and are upgradable to 10 GbE SFP+ with licensing.

What Layer 3 routing capabilities does this switch support?

The ICX 7250-48P supports static IPv4/IPv6 routes, RIPv1/v2, and RIPng. It handles 12,000 IPv4 routes, 2,048 IPv6 routes, and 7,000 next-hop addresses. This enables inter-VLAN routing and complex campus topologies without external routers, supporting 4,096 VLANs and 254 spanning trees.

What are the uplink port options?

The switch includes 8×1 GbE SFP uplink/stacking ports that are upgradable to 10 GbE SFP+ with licensing. This provides flexible uplink scalability for future bandwidth growth while maintaining backward compatibility with existing 1 GbE infrastructure.

What is the MAC address table capacity?

The ICX 7250-48P supports a maximum of 16,384 MAC addresses, accommodating large networks with hundreds of connected devices. This capacity is sufficient for access-layer deployments with multiple VLANs and device populations typical of enterprise campuses.

What are the physical form factor and power requirements?

The switch is a 1U 19-inch rack-mountable device with side-to-back airflow. It includes a single fixed internal AC power supply with C14 inlet. Maximum power consumption is 942W; PoE-limited consumption is 880W. Operating noise is 45.2 CFM maximum.

ICX7250-48P - Brocade ICX7250-48P 48x1GbE PoE+ Managed Switch

Name: Brocade ICX7250-48P 48x1GbE PoE+ Managed Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: ICX7250-48P
Price: 998 USD
Availability: InStock

ICX7250-48P - Brocade ICX7250-48P 48x1GbE PoE+ Managed Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade ICX 7250-48P is a managed Layer 3 stackable switch designed for enterprise campus networks requiring high-density PoE+ connectivity. It features 48×10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports with a 740W power budget, supporting up to 24 simultaneous PoE+ devices at 30W each with internal AC PSU. The switch delivers 256 Gbps switching capacity and 190 Mpps forwarding rate with 1.5 µs latency, ensuring minimal packet delay. Eight 1 GbE SFP uplink/stacking ports are upgradable to 10 GbE SFP+ with licensing. Advanced Layer 3 capabilities include static routing, RIPv1/v2, and support for 4,096 VLANs and 12,000 IPv4 routes. The 1U form factor supports side-to-back airflow for flexible deployment. Maximum MAC address capacity reaches 16,384 entries, with 254 spanning trees and 128 trunk groups for redundancy and load balancing.

48×PoE+ ports with 740W budget; powers 24 devices @ 30W
256 Gbps switching capacity; 190 Mpps forwarding rate
Stack up to 12 switches; 4,096 VLANs; 12,000 IPv4 routes
8×1 GbE SFP upgradable to 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks
1.5 µs latency; 16,384 MAC addresses; 254 spanning trees
1U rack-mount; side-to-back airflow; 942W max power

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	ICX7250-48P
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished
Model	ICX7250-48P
CPU Memory	2 GB
Product Line	ICX 7250
Product Type	Managed Layer 3 Stackable Switch
VLAN Features	VLAN Stacking (Q-in-Q)
Access Control	Port-based ACLs; Layer 3/Layer 4 ACLs
Layer 3 Routing	Base IPv4/IPv6 static routes; RIP v1/v2, RIPng; ECMP; Host routes; Virtual interfaces

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Best for

Campus Networks
Deploy as access-layer switch in multi-building campuses with up to 12 switches per stack (576×1 GbE total). Supports 4,096 VLANs and 254 spanning trees for network segmentation and redundancy.
IP Telephony & VoIP
Power up to 24 IP phones simultaneously with 740W PoE budget and 30W per-port capacity. Supports QoS and Layer 3 routing for voice traffic prioritization.
Wireless Access Point Deployment
Supply PoE+ power to 24 concurrent access points with 740W budget. Upgradable 8×10 GbE uplinks handle aggregated wireless traffic at 256 Gbps switching capacity.
Access Layer Consolidation
Consolidate 48 edge devices per switch with Layer 3 static routing and RIP support. 1.5 µs latency and 190 Mpps forwarding ensure responsive network performance.
High-Density IoT/Surveillance
Connect 48 IP cameras or IoT sensors with integrated PoE+ power delivery. 16,384 MAC address table accommodates large device populations without external management.

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Packet Buffer	4 MB

Network & Communication

Maximum STP	254 spanning trees
Maximum VLANs	4,096
Maximum PVLANs	32
Maximum Routes	12,000 IPv4; 2,048 IPv6; 7,000 Next Hop Addresses
Average Latency	1.5 µs
Jumbo Frame Size	9,216 bytes
Switching Capacity	256 Gbps full duplex
Forwarding Capacity	190 Mpps full duplex
Maximum Trunk Groups	128 groups; 16 ports per trunk
Maximum MAC Addresses	16,384

Power Consumption

PoE Budget	740 W; Maximum 48 PoE+ Class 4 ports (30W) with external PSU; 24 PoE+ ports (30W) with internal AC PSU
Max Wattage	942 W max; 880 W PoE max
Power Supplies	Single fixed internal AC power supply; C14 inlet

Form Factor	1U 19-inch rack-mountable; desktop or wall-mountable; side-to-back airflow

Interface/Ports

Ethernet Ports	48x10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports; 8x1 GbE SFP uplink/stacking ports upgradable to 10 GbE SFP+
Management Ports	1x RJ-45 out-of-band management; 1x mini USB serial management; 1x USB storage port

Brocade ICX7250-48P 48x1GbE PoE+ Managed Switch