MX250-HW Meraki MX250 Router/Security Appliance.

Cisco Meraki MX250-HW - Cloud-Managed Security & SD-WAN Appliance

The Cisco Meraki MX250-HW is a high-performance, cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance built for large branch and campus environments. It delivers advanced firewalling, intrusion prevention, malware protection, and Auto VPN capabilities, all managed through the intuitive Meraki Dashboard. With robust throughput and enterprise-grade redundancy, the MX250 ensures secure, scalable connectivity for distributed organizations.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Recommended Users: Up to 2,000 clients
• Stateful Firewall Throughput: 4 Gbps
• VPN Throughput: 1 Gbps
• Maximum Concurrent VPN Tunnels: 1,000
• Interfaces:
  • 8x GbE LAN ports
  • 8x GbE SFP ports
  • 8x 10GbE SFP+ ports
  • 1x dedicated management port
• Uplink Options: 2x 10GbE SFP+
• Form Factor: 2RU rack-mountable
• Redundancy: Dual WAN uplinks with automatic failover, hot-swappable power supplies
• Security Features: Application-based firewalling, content filtering, SNORT® IDS/IPS, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
• SD-WAN Capabilities: Auto VPN, dynamic path selection, WAN & cellular failover
• Cloud Management: 100% centralized via Meraki Dashboard
• Dimensions: 119 x 17.3 x 1.75 in.
• Weight: Approx. 16 lb.
• Power Supply: Dual redundant AC

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Large branch offices and campus networks requiring secure SD-WAN
• Enterprises needing centralized cloud-managed security across multiple sites
• High-demand VPN environments with redundant WAN uplinks
• Organizations seeking simplified deployment and monitoring at scale

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The MX250-HW requires an active Meraki license for operation, which includes firmware updates, cloud management, and 24/7 enterprise support. Advanced security features such as IDS/IPS and AMP are included with the license.