MS225-48FP-HW | Cisco Layer 3 Managed Access Switch

Description 

The Cisco Meraki MS225-48FP-HW is a Layer 3 cloud-managed access switch featuring 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, 4 10G SFP+ uplinks, and 2 dedicated stacking ports.

Technical Specifications 

Information About MS225-48FP-HW

The Cisco Meraki MS225-48FP-HW is a cloud-managed Layer 2 access switch designed for enterprise branch and campus deployments. It offers high-performance switching capabilities with advanced features for simplified network management.

Key Features:

• Port Configuration:

  • 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports with PoE+ support

  • 4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports

  • 2 × dedicated stacking ports providing up to 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth

• Power over Ethernet (PoE):

  • Supports IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and 802.3at (PoE+) standards

  • Maximum PoE budget of 740W

• Performance:

  • Switching capacity: 176 Gbps

  • Forwarding rate: 130.95 Mpps

• Management:

  • Managed via the Cisco Meraki cloud-based dashboard

  • Zero-touch provisioning and remote troubleshooting tools

  • Automatic firmware updates and configuration changes

• Stacking:

  • Supports physical stacking of up to 8 switches

  • Virtual stacking allows management of thousands of ports from a single dashboard

• Security and QoS:

  • 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, and dynamic ARP inspection

  • Layer 2 access control lists (ACLs)

  • Quality of Service (QoS) with 8 queues and DSCP-to-CoS mapping

• Physical Specifications:

  • Form factor: 1U rack-mountable

  • Dimensions: 1.73 x 17.3 x 15.9 inches (44 x 440 x 405 mm)

  • Weight: Approximately 5.94 kgs

• Power Supply:

  • Fixed internal power supply

  • Supports optional redundant power supply (Cisco RPS-2300)

The MS225-48FP-HW is ideal for organizations seeking a scalable and easy-to-manage solution for their access layer networking needs, providing robust performance and advanced features in a compact form factor.