MS320-48-HW Preliminary US GPL - Meraki MS320 Cloud Managed 48 P.

Cisco Meraki MS320-48-HW – Cloud-Managed L3 48-Port Gigabit Switch

The Cisco Meraki MS320-48-HW is a Layer 3 cloud-managed access switch with 48x 10/100/1000BASE‑T RJ45 ports and 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks. It delivers 176 Gbps switching capacity with non‑blocking fabric and 2.5 µs latency, making it ideal for enterprise access, aggregation, and campus edge deployments. Managed entirely through the Meraki cloud dashboard, it simplifies deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting across distributed networks.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Ports:
  • 48x 10/100/1000BASE‑T RJ45
  • 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbps non‑blocking fabric
• Forwarding latency: ~2.5 µs
• PoE: Not supported (non‑PoE model)
• Default PSU: PWR‑MS320‑250WAC
• Optional redundant PSU: PWR‑MS320‑250WAC
• Idle/Full load power: 34W / 55W
• MAC forwarding entries: 32,000
• Form factor: 1RU rack‑mountable
• Dimensions: 19.08 x 17.32 x 1.75 in (48.46 x 44 x 4.44 cm)
• Weight: 8.92 lb (4.04 kg)
• MTBF: ~291,960 hours

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise access: secure, cloud‑managed Layer 3 switching for desktops, servers, and aggregation
• Campus edge: scalable deployment with virtual stacking and centralized dashboard management
• Distributed sites: zero‑touch provisioning and remote troubleshooting for branch offices

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• Operating mode: Meraki cloud‑managed NX‑OS
• Programmability: centralized dashboard, role‑based administration, scheduled firmware upgrades
• Telemetry: integrated Layer 7 application visibility and per‑port packet capture
• Warranty: lifetime hardware warranty with next‑day advanced replacement