MX85-HW Meraki MX85 Router/Security Appliance.

Cisco Meraki MX85-HW - Cloud-Managed Security & SD-WAN Appliance

The Cisco Meraki MX85-HW is an enterprise-grade, cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance tailored for medium branch environments. It combines firewall, VPN, and advanced threat protection into a single device, all managed through the Meraki Dashboard. With multiple WAN uplinks and robust throughput, the MX85 ensures secure, scalable connectivity for distributed networks.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Recommended Users: Medium branch deployments (hundreds of clients)
• NGFW Throughput: 1 Gbps
• VPN Throughput: 1 Gbps
• Maximum Concurrent VPN Tunnels: 200
• Interfaces:
  • WAN: 4 dedicated uplinks (2x 1GbE SFP, 2x RJ45 GbE)
  • LAN: 8x RJ45 GbE ports + 2x SFP ports
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Redundancy: Multi-WAN uplinks with automatic failover
• Security Features: Layer 3/7 firewall, geo-based rules, 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: 19 x 9.8 x 1.7 in.
• Weight: ~ 8.2kg
• Power Supply: 100W AC adapter

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Medium branch offices needing secure connectivity with multiple WAN uplinks
• Retail or distributed enterprises requiring centralized cloud-managed firewalling
• Organizations with limited IT staff seeking simple deployment and monitoring
• Businesses requiring VPN connectivity with redundancy and SFP fiber support

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The MX85-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.