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Cisco Meraki MS355-48X2-HW - Cloud-Managed Multigigabit Layer 3 Access Switch

The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X2-HW is a cloud-managed Layer 3 access switch designed for high-performance campus and branch deployments. With 24 gigabit Ethernet ports, 24 multigigabit Ethernet ports (supporting 1G/2.5G/5G/10G speeds), dual 40G QSFP uplinks, and a large PoE budget, it delivers enterprise-grade performance, scalability, and centralized management through the Meraki Dashboard.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Switching Capacity: 1.28 Tbps
• Interfaces:
  • 24x Gigabit Ethernet ports with UPoE support
  • 24x multigigabit Ethernet ports (1G/2.5G/5G/10G capable) with UPoE support
    
• Uplink Options:
  • 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports
  • 2x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports
    
• Forwarding Rate: 952 Mpps
• Stacking: 2x dedicated stacking ports, 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth (dual interface)
• PoE Budget: 720W total available power (PoE/PoE+)
• Layer 3 Features: Static routing, DHCP server, warm spare (VRRP), OSPF support
• Advanced Features: Layer 7 application visibility, QoS, 802.1X access control, virtual stacking
• VLAN Support: 4,094 VLANs
• Dimensions: 1.72” x 19.08” x 16.1” (4.38 x 48.46 x 40.9 cm)
• Weight: ~10.4 kg (23 lb)
• Power Supply: Internal AC power, optional redundant PSU (hot-swappable)
• Management: Cloud-managed via Meraki Dashboard

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Deployments needing multigigabit access for Wi-Fi 6/6E APs, servers, and high-bandwidth workstations
• Environments requiring 100G uplinks for backbone connectivity and aggregation
• Networks benefiting from centralized visibility, Layer 7 traffic analytics, and advanced security policies
• Campus or branch deployments needing stackable Layer 3 switching with redundancy and scalability

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• Requires a Meraki Enterprise license for operation.
• Enables centralized management, monitoring, and advanced Layer 3 routing features through the Meraki Dashboard.