Cisco Meraki MS250-48FP - Managed Layer 3 Switch, Grey

The Cisco Meraki MS250-48FP is a managed Layer 3 switch designed for centralized network control and dense endpoint deployments. It features 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports that supply power to networked hardware directly via standard copper cabling. Four 10G SFP slots include pre-installed modules for high-speed uplinks to servers or core network infrastructure. With a total switching capacity of 172 Gbit/s, the device manages concurrent traffic to prevent local bottlenecks. Layer 3 capabilities include static routing to process internal traffic, which reduces the load on external network gateways.

The 1U chassis fits into standard equipment racks and supports the physical stacking of two units. Administrators manage and configure the system via a cloud-based interface. Built-in DHCP server and client functions handle IP address distribution on the device. Traffic prioritization and access rules are managed through standard Quality of Service (QoS) protocols and Access Control Lists (ACL). For reliability, the hardware includes one internal power supply and supports an external redundant power source to help prevent downtime.

• Total PoE budget of 740 W across 48 ports for powering endpoints like IP cameras and access points.
• Forwarding rate of 172 Mpps to maintain throughput during peak network use.
• MAC address table supports up to 32,000 entries for large-scale enterprise environments.
• Supports up to 4,095 active VLANs for network segmentation and traffic isolation.
• Supports jumbo frames of up to 9,600 bytes for large data transfers and backups.
• Implements 802.1x RADIUS authentication for secure network access.