[shortdesc]48 total RJ45 access ports (32x 1GbE, 16x mGig), 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks, 2x 40G QSFP+ uplinks, 400G stacking bandwidth, Layer 3 switching[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Brand |
Cisco Meraki |
| Model |
MS355-48X |
| SKU |
MS355-48X-HW |
| Product Type |
Multi-gigabit stackable switch |
| Series |
MS355 |
| Form Factor |
1U Rack Mount |
| Interface |
32x 1GbE RJ45, 16x mGbE RJ45, 4x 10GbE SFP+, 2x 40GbE QSFP+ |
| PoE Support |
UPoE Capable, 740W |
| Power |
1025W AC |
| Dimensions |
1.7 x 19.1 x 20 in / 4.37 x 48.46 x 51.66 cm |
| Weight |
16.05 lbs / 7.28 kg |
| Operating Temperature |
32°F - 113 °F / 0°C - 45°C |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Management |
Managed via Cisco Meraki Dashboard |
| Switching Capacity |
544 Gbps |
| Stacking Bandwidth |
400 Gbps |
| Hardware Stack Ports |
2 |
| Dedicated Management Interface |
1 |
| Layer 3 Routing |
Yes (including OSPF) |
| Hot Swap Power Supply |
Yes, Dual |
| Hot Swap Fans |
Yes, 3x |
| Supported Speeds |
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45, 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G mGbE RJ45 |
| Supported Technologies |
802.1q VLAN tagging, SNMP/Syslog Integration, Automatic Firmware upgrades |
| Security Features |
IPv4/6 ACL support, Dynamic ARP Inspection / DHCP Snooping, 802.1X Authentication, Broadcast Storm Control |
| Network Port Operation |
Full-duplex, half-duplex operation is not supported |
| Humidity |
5% to 95% |
[/specifications]
High Capacity Switching for Modern Access Networks
The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW is a cloud managed stackable access switch built for branch and small campus environments that require high port density, multigigabit access, Layer 3 switching, and high bandwidth uplink capacity.
This model provides 32 1GbE RJ45 ports, 16 mGig RJ45 ports, 4 SFP+ uplinks, 2 QSFP+ uplinks, and dedicated hardware stack ports for 400G stacking bandwidth.
Key Benefits and Features
- Managed through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard for centralized cloud visibility and configuration.
- Supports multigigabit RJ45 connectivity for high bandwidth access devices.
- Includes Layer 3 switching with OSPF support for advanced network segmentation and routing.
- Provides 400G stacking bandwidth through two dedicated stack ports.
- Supports UPoE with a 740W PoE budget for compatible powered devices.
Ideal Use Cases
- Branch and small campus access switching deployments.
- Wireless networks using high bandwidth access points.
- Enterprise environments requiring centralized cloud managed switching.
- Network closets needing 1U rack mount access switching.
- Layer 3 access designs with static and dynamic routing requirements.
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Cisco Meraki
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SKU: MS355-48X-HW
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Product Series: MS355
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Switch Type: Cloud managed stackable access switch
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RJ45 Ports: 32 x 1GbE RJ45, 16 x mGig RJ45
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mGig Speeds: 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, 10G
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Uplinks: 4 x 10GbE SFP+, 2 x 40GbE QSFP+
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Stacking: 2 dedicated stack ports, 400G stacking bandwidth
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Switching Capacity: 544 Gbps
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Physical Design: 1U rack mount, 16.05 lbs / 7.28 kg
Deploy Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW with Confidence
Choose the Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW for high density access switching, multigigabit connectivity, 40G uplinks, and centralized dashboard management across demanding business networks.
