Meraki Part Number: MS225-48LP-HW is a Meraki L2 Stackable Cloud-Managed 48x GigE 370W PoE Switch
Quick Specs:
• 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet RJ45 with auto negotiation and crossover detection (auto-MDIX crossover)
• 4 x SFP+ 10GbE uplink
• 2 x stacking ports
• RJ45 Management port
• 370 W Available PoE+ Power
The Cisco Meraki MS225 series switches offer layer 2 access switching, making them well-suited for deployment in branch locations. Boasting stacking capabilities and 10G SFP+ uplinks on every model, these switches ensure high performance. Additionally, the family supports an optional rack-mountable remote PSU (Cisco RPS-2300) for power redundancy requirements.
Cisco Meraki switches are designed with a focus on ease of management while retaining the power and flexibility characteristic of enterprise-class switches. Unlike traditional switches, the Meraki MS series is managed through an intuitive cloud interface, eliminating the need for dealing with complex command lines. Setting up a Meraki switch is as simple as plugging it in, eliminating the requirement for intricate configuration files or direct physical access to the switch.
The centralized management provided by Meraki offers administrators profound visibility into the network and its usage. Easily identify switches nearing capacity across hundreds of sites, and access detailed configurations with efficiency. The user-friendly approach of Meraki switches combines seamless functionality with advanced features, ensuring a hassle-free experience for network administrators.
MS225 models hardware comparison
MS225-24 | MS225-24P | MS225-48 | MS225-48LP-HW | MS225-48FP | |
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1GbE RJ45 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
10GbE SFP+ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Hardware Stack Port | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Dedicated Mgmt Interface | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fan Operation | Fanless Operation | Fixed Internal | Fanless Operation | Fixed Internal | Fixed Internal |
Power Supply | Fixed Internal | Fixed Internal | Fixed Internal | Fixed Internal | Fixed Internal |
MS225 models throughput and capabilities
MS225-24 | MS225-24P | MS225-48 | MS225-48LP-HW | MS225-48FP | |
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PoE/PoE+ Capable | - | Yes, 370W | - | Yes, 370W | Yes, 740W |
Layer 3 Routing | Static Routing | Static Routing | Static Routing | Static Routing | Static Routing |
Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
Stacking Bandwidth | 80 Gbps | 80 Gbps | 80 Gbps | 80 Gbps | 80 Gbps |