Description
The MS425-16-HW is a high-performance Layer 3 aggregation switch from Cisco Meraki, purpose-built for modern campus and enterprise networks requiring scalable 10GbE fiber connectivity. Designed as part of the Meraki MS400 Series, this switch delivers simplified cloud-managed operations, powerful routing features, and enterprise-grade reliability at the aggregation layer.
Equipped with 16 x 10GbE SFP+ ports and 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink/stacking ports, the MS425-16-HW provides exceptional switching capacity and flexible stacking options to support growing network demands. Centralized management through the Meraki cloud platform enables zero-touch provisioning, automatic firmware updates, and deep visibility into per-port and per-client performance—without the complexity of traditional CLI-based management.
With advanced Layer 3 capabilities including OSPF, static routing, DHCP services, and warm spare redundancy, the MS425-16-HW is ideal for high-availability aggregation deployments in campus, enterprise, and distributed environments.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| SKU | MS425-16-HW |
| Product Type | Cloud-Managed Layer 3 Aggregation Switch |
| Series | Meraki MS425 |
| Interfaces | 16 × 10GbE SFP+ Fiber2 × 40GbE QSFP+ uplink/stacking portsRJ-45 Management Port |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps |
| Stacking | Virtual stacking (up to 8 switches)Front-port 160G + virtual |
| Layer 3 Features | Static routingOSPF v2DHCP server & relayWarm spare (VRRP)Automatic DHCP failover |
| Management | Meraki cloud-based web managementZero-touch provisioningPer-port & per-client analyticsSNMP & Syslog support |
| Ethernet Features | 802.1Q VLAN (up to 4,094 VLANs)802.1p QoS (8 queues)RSTP / STPLink aggregation (802.3ad)IGMP snoopingPort mirroring |
| MAC Address Table | 128K entries |
| Power Supply | Hot-swappable PSUSupports 2 × 250W PSU |
| Included Power Supply | 1 × MA-PWR-250WAC |
| Power Consumption | Idle: 98WFull Load: 136W |
| Cooling | 3 × pre-installed fans |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.7 × 19.1 × 20.3 in (4.4 × 48.5 × 51.6 cm) |
| Weight | 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable (hardware included)Front-to-back airflow |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| MTBF | 284,423 hours |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC, CE, CSA-US, IC, RoHS |
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