[shortdesc]48x 1GbE RJ45, PoE+ 740W, 4x 10G SFP+, 80G stacking, Layer 3 routing, 1U rack mount[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Brand |
Cisco Meraki |
| Model |
MS250-48FP |
| SKU |
MS250-48FP-HW |
| Product Type |
Cloud Managed Switch |
| Series |
MS250 |
| Form Factor |
1U Rack Mount |
| Port Count |
48 x 1GbE RJ45, 4 x 10GbE SFP+, 2 x Hardware Stack Port |
| PoE Support |
PoE/PoE+ Capable, 740W |
| Power |
Hot Swap Power Supply, Yes, Dual |
| Dimensions |
1.72 x 19 x 20.42in (4.38 x 48.46 x 51.87cm) |
| Weight |
12.83 lb (5.82 kg) |
| Operating Temperature |
23 °F - 122 °F, -5°C - 50°C |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Switching Capacity |
176 Gbps |
| Stacking Bandwidth |
80 Gbps |
| Layer 3 Routing |
Yes, OSPF |
| Dedicated Mgmt Interface |
1 |
| Fan Operation |
Fixed Internal |
| Optional Power Supply |
2 x 1025W |
| Power Load |
25 / 874 W idle / max |
| Humidity |
5% to 95% |
| Supported Features |
Cisco Meraki Dashboard management, Remote Packet Capture Tools, Automatic Firmware upgrades, SNMP/Syslog Integration, IPv4/6 ACL support, 802.1q VLAN tagging, Broadcast Storm Control, Dynamic ARP Inspection / DHCP Snooping, 802.1X Authentication, Warm Spare capable |
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[accessories]
| Included |
Mounting screw kit, getting started insert |
| Optional Power Supply |
1025W power supply |
| Optional Cable |
MA-PWR-CORD-US, MA-PWR-CORD-EU, MA-PWR-CORD-UK, MA-PWR-CORD-AU power cable |
| Optional Cable |
MA-CBL-40G-50CM stacking cable (0.5 m), MA-CBL-40G-1M stacking cable (1 m), MA-CBL-40G-3M stacking cable (3 m) |
[/accessories]
Cisco Meraki Access Switching for Branch Networks
The Cisco Meraki MS250-48FP-HW is a cloud managed 48-port access switch built for branch and small campus deployments. It combines high port density, PoE+ device powering, 10G SFP+ uplinks, Layer 3 routing, and dedicated stacking ports for scalable network access.
Key Benefits and Features
- Cloud managed through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard for centralized switch administration.
- 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports support wired access for users, endpoints, and infrastructure devices.
- PoE+ support with a 740W power budget for compatible powered devices.
- Four 10G SFP+ uplinks provide high-speed connectivity to upstream network layers.
- Layer 3 switching support includes OSPF for routed access network designs.
Ideal Use Cases
- Branch office access switching with centralized cloud management.
- Small campus networks requiring 48-port Gigabit access.
- PoE+ deployments for access points, phones, cameras, and other supported endpoints.
- Stacked switch environments using dedicated hardware stack ports.
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Cisco Meraki
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SKU: MS250-48FP-HW
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Product Type: Cloud managed access switch
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RJ45 Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
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Uplink Ports: 4 x 1000/10000 Mbps SFP+
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Stack Ports: 2 dedicated hardware stack ports
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Dedicated Management Interface: 1
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PoE Capability: PoE/PoE+ capable, 740W
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Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
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Stacking Bandwidth: 80 Gbps
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Mount Type: 1U rack mount
Upgrade Your Branch Access Network
Choose the Cisco Meraki MS250-48FP-HW for dense Gigabit access, PoE+ endpoint support, 10G uplinks, and dashboard-based management in branch and small campus environments.
