Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW 48-Port Multi-Gigabit Cloud Managed Switch with 10G SFP+, 40G QSFP+ and 400G Stacking
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48-Port Cloud Managed Switch with high-performance multi-gigabit connectivity.
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32 × 1GbE RJ45 ports plus 16 × Multi-Gigabit RJ45 ports supporting up to 10GbE.
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4 × 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed fiber connectivity.
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2 × 40GbE QSFP+ ports for high-bandwidth uplinks.
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400 Gbps physical stacking bandwidth for scalable network deployments.
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544 Gbps switching capacity for demanding enterprise networks.
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Supports Layer 3 routing, including static routing and OSPF.
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Supports 802.3af, 802.3at and UPoE power delivery.
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740W PoE budget for powering compatible network devices.
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Managed through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard for centralized cloud-based configuration and monitoring.
Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW 48-Port Multi-Gigabit Cloud Managed Switch
Enterprise-grade Cisco Meraki cloud-managed switch featuring 48 high-performance RJ45 access ports, 16 multi-gigabit ports supporting up to 10GbE, 4 x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports, 400 Gbps physical stacking bandwidth and centralized cloud-based network management.
Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW Overview
The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW is a high-performance, cloud-managed multi-gigabit switch designed for enterprise networks, campus environments, high-density access-layer deployments, branch offices and demanding network infrastructure.
The switch provides a combination of 32 x 1GbE RJ45 ports and 16 x multi-gigabit RJ45 ports. The multi-gigabit interfaces support data rates from 100 Mbps through 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps and up to 10 Gbps, making the MS355-48X-HW suitable for modern high-speed wired networks.
For high-speed network uplinks, the MS355-48X-HW includes 4 x 10GbE SFP+ ports and 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports. These interfaces provide high-bandwidth connectivity toward aggregation, distribution and core network infrastructure.
The MS355-48X-HW supports physical stacking with up to 400 Gbps stacking bandwidth, enabling supported switches to be combined into a scalable switching architecture.
Cisco Meraki cloud management provides centralized configuration, monitoring, visibility and troubleshooting through the Meraki Dashboard, helping simplify administration across enterprise and distributed network environments.
Key Features of MS355-48X-HW
Port Configuration & Connectivity
The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW combines standard Gigabit Ethernet ports with multi-gigabit RJ45 interfaces and high-speed fiber uplinks. This configuration allows organizations to support modern wireless infrastructure, high-performance workstations, servers and other bandwidth-intensive endpoints.
| Port Type | Quantity | Details |
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| Gigabit Ethernet | 32 | 1GbE RJ45 access ports |
| Multi-Gigabit Ethernet | 16 | 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ45 |
| 10GbE SFP+ | 4 | 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks |
| 40GbE QSFP+ | 2 | 40 Gigabit Ethernet high-speed uplinks |
| Hardware Stacking | 2 | Dedicated physical stacking interfaces |
Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
The MS355-48X-HW is designed for modern networks where conventional 1GbE connectivity may not provide sufficient bandwidth. Its 16 multi-gigabit RJ45 ports support multiple Ethernet speeds, allowing compatible devices to negotiate the highest supported connection speed.
Supported Multi-Gigabit Speeds
- 100 Mbps Ethernet
- 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet
- 2.5 Gbps Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
- 5 Gbps Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
- 10 Gbps Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
Multi-gigabit connectivity is particularly useful for high-performance wireless access points, modern workstations, servers, storage devices and other bandwidth-intensive endpoints.
10GbE SFP+ and 40GbE QSFP+ Uplinks
The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW provides dedicated high-speed interfaces for connecting the access switch to higher layers of the network. The combination of 4 x 10GbE SFP+ and 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces supports flexible uplink architectures for enterprise and data center environments.
- 4 x 10GbE SFP+ interfaces
- 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces
- High-speed aggregation connectivity
- Fiber and compatible high-speed transceiver support
- Suitable for access, aggregation and core network architectures
| Uplink Type | Quantity | Maximum Interface Speed |
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| SFP+ | 4 | 10 Gbps |
| QSFP+ | 2 | 40 Gbps |
High-Speed Network Performance
The MS355-48X-HW provides a 544 Gbps switching capacity designed to support high-density enterprise traffic across its Gigabit, multi-gigabit and high-speed uplink interfaces.
- 544 Gbps switching capacity
- 32 x 1GbE RJ45 ports
- 16 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G multi-gigabit RJ45 ports
- 4 x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks
- 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks
- 400 Gbps physical stacking bandwidth
- High-density enterprise access connectivity
400 Gbps Physical Stacking
The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW supports physical switch stacking with up to 400 Gbps stacking bandwidth. This enables supported switches to operate together as part of a scalable switching architecture.
Physical stacking can help organizations expand network capacity while maintaining a centralized management approach through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard.
- Dedicated hardware stacking connectivity
- Up to 400 Gbps stacking bandwidth
- Scalable access-layer architecture
- Centralized cloud management
- Simplified multi-switch administration
Layer 3 Networking
The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW provides Layer 3 networking functionality for enterprise environments requiring routing, segmentation and scalable network architecture.
- Layer 3 switching
- Static routing
- OSPF support
- DHCP server functionality
- DHCP relay functionality
- VLAN support
- VRRP / warm spare support
- Inter-VLAN routing
Cisco Meraki Cloud Management
The MS355-48X-HW is managed through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard, providing centralized cloud-based network administration. Administrators can configure switch settings, monitor network activity, review connected devices and troubleshoot infrastructure remotely.
Management Benefits
- Centralized switch configuration
- Cloud-based administration
- Remote network monitoring
- Network visibility
- Remote troubleshooting
- Configuration management
- Centralized firmware management
- Deployment support for distributed locations
Applications
Designed for enterprise access-layer environments requiring multi-gigabit connectivity, high-speed uplinks and centralized cloud management.
Supports high-density wired access, multi-gigabit connectivity, 10GbE uplinks and physical stacking for scalable campus networks.
Multi-gigabit RJ45 connectivity provides high-speed wired access for modern enterprise wireless access points.
10GbE SFP+ and 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces provide high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding network infrastructure.
Cloud-based management enables centralized administration of distributed network infrastructure.
Multi-gigabit Ethernet connectivity supports workstations, servers, storage and other bandwidth-intensive devices.
Rack-Mount Installation
The 1U rack-mount design allows the Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW to be installed in standard professional network racks and server cabinets. Its high-density port configuration provides substantial network connectivity within a compact rack footprint.
The combination of 32 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 16 multi-gigabit ports, 4 x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces and 400 Gbps stacking bandwidth makes the MS355-48X-HW suitable for scalable enterprise and high-performance network deployments.
MS355-48X-HW Network Capabilities
The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW combines high-density Gigabit Ethernet, multi-gigabit connectivity, 10GbE and 40GbE uplinks, Layer 3 networking and physical stacking in a professional 1U platform. Its cloud-managed architecture provides centralized visibility and administration for enterprise, campus, data center and distributed network environments.
- 32 x 1GbE RJ45 access ports
- 16 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G multi-gigabit ports
- 4 x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks
- 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces
- 544 Gbps switching capacity
- 400 Gbps physical stacking bandwidth
- Layer 3 routing capabilities
- Cisco Meraki Dashboard management
- 1U rack-mount form factor
| Product Name | Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW 48-Port Multi-Gigabit Cloud Managed Switch with 10G SFP+, 40G QSFP+ and 400G Stacking |
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| Weight | 5.200000 |
| Switching Capacity | 544 Gbps |
| Interface | 32 × 1GbE RJ45 + 16 × 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ45 + 4 × 10GbE SFP+ + 2 × 40GbE QSFP+ |
| Ethernet | 32 × 1GbE RJ45 + 16 × Multi-Gigabit RJ45 |
| I/O Port | 48 × RJ45 + 4 × 10G SFP+ + 2 × 40G QSFP+ |
| Operating System | Cisco Meraki MX Firmware |
| Cpu | Cisco Multicore Processor |
| Network/Network Standard | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3an, 802.3bz, 802.3af, 802.3at |
| Dimensions | 483 × 440 × 44mm |
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Color | Silver |
| Country of Origin | United States |
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