MS225-48FP-HW Meraki MS225-48FP L2 Stck Cld-Mngd 48x GigE 740W PoE Switch.

Cisco Meraki MS225-48FP-HW - Cloud-Managed Stackable Access Switch with Full PoE

The Cisco Meraki MS225-48FP-HW is a stackable, cloud-managed Layer 2 access switch designed for branch and campus deployments that require extensive Power over Ethernet (PoE). With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, a full 740W PoE budget, and 10G SFP+ uplinks, it delivers enterprise-grade performance, scalability, and centralized management through the Meraki Dashboard.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Interfaces: 48x Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE/PoE+ support
• Uplink Options: 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports
• Forwarding Rate: 130.9 Mpps
• Stacking: 2x stacking ports, 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth (dual interface)
• VLAN Support: 4,094 VLANs
• PoE Budget: 740W total available power
• Dimensions: 1.72” x 19.08” x 14.84” (4.38 x 48.46 x 37.7 cm)
• Weight: ~6.6 kg (14.5 lb)
• Power Supply: Internal AC power, optional redundant PSU (Cisco RPS-2300)
• Management: Cloud-managed via Meraki Dashboard
• Security: Port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection
• Environmental: Efficient cooling for reliable operation

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Branch office or campus deployments needing stackable Layer 2 access switching with high PoE demands
• Environments requiring power for large numbers of IP phones, cameras, and APs
• Networks benefiting from 10G uplinks for higher bandwidth aggregation
• Deployments needing centralized visibility and scalability

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
Requires a Meraki Enterprise license for operation. Features such as centralized management, monitoring, and security policies are enabled through the Meraki Dashboard.