• Meraki MS425-16-HW silver switch with 10G SFP+ ports and QSFP+ uplinks
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Meraki MS425-16-HW | Meraki MS425 16-Port 10G SFP+ Switch, 2x 40G QSFP+

MS425-16-HW

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Description

The Meraki MS425-16-HW is a cloud-managed Layer 3 aggregation switch designed for campus and enterprise networks. With 16x 10G SFP+ ports and dual 40G QSFP+ uplinks, it delivers 480 Gbps switching capacity and 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth. Managed entirely through the intuitive Meraki Dashboard, it provides centralized visibility, zero-touch provisioning, and advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities including OSPFv2, static routing, and VRRP warm spare redundancy for mission-critical deployments.

Features

100% cloud-managed via Meraki Dashboard with zero-touch provisioning
- Layer 3 switching with OSPFv2, static routing, and multicast routing
- VRRP warm spare for gateway redundancy and high availability
- Virtual stacking supports thousands of switch ports in a single logical stack
- Flexible 40G QSFP+ stacking with up to 160 Gbps bandwidth per stack
- 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, and dynamic ARP inspection
- IPv4 and IPv6 ACLs for granular access control
- 802.1Q VLAN support with per-port and voice VLAN configuration
- 802.3ad LACP with multichassis link aggregation (MLAG) support on stacked switches
- IGMP snooping for efficient multicast traffic filtering
- Eight class-of-service (CoS) queues per port for QoS prioritization
- Per-VLAN and protocol-based traffic prioritization
- Port mirroring for traffic analysis and troubleshooting
- LLDP and CDP for automatic device discovery and power negotiation
- STP enhancements for loop prevention and network stability
- Live tools including cable test, packet capture, and remote troubleshooting
- Layer 7 OS, client, and hostname fingerprinting
- Per-port and per-client usage statistics and visibility
- Email and SMS alerts for power loss, downtime, or configuration changes
- Role-based administration and configuration change auditing
- Hot-swappable dual redundant power supplies and fans
- Automatic scheduled firmware upgrades via cloud

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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FAQs

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Technical Specifications

16x 10G SFP+ fiber ports
- 2x 40G QSFP+ uplink/stacking ports
- 1x RJ45 management port
- 480 Gbps switching capacity
- 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth
- Layer 3 routing: Static routing, OSPFv2, multicast routing
- Warm spare (VRRP) for gateway redundancy
- 228K MAC address table entries
- Non-blocking fabric with 1.2 microsecond latency
- Jumbo frame support up to 9578 bytes
- Power consumption: 98W idle / 136W full load
- Hot-swappable dual power supply support (2x 250W PSU)
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Dimensions: 1.72" x 19.07" x 20.67" (H x W x D), 13.7 lbs
- 1U rack-mountable with front-to-back airflow
- 3x hot-swappable fans

FAQs

Q: Does the MS425-16-HW require a Meraki cloud license to operate?
A: Yes, all Meraki hardware requires an active cloud license to function. The MS425-16-HW is sold as hardware only and requires a separate Enterprise or Advanced Security license subscription. Without an active license, the switch will not pass traffic.

Q: Can the MS425-16-HW be stacked with other Meraki switches?
A: Yes, the MS425-16-HW supports physical stacking via the 2x 40G QSFP+ ports using MA-CBL-40G stacking cables, providing up to 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth. It also supports Meraki's virtual stacking feature, allowing management of thousands of switch ports as a single logical unit through the cloud dashboard without physical connections.

Q: What Layer 3 routing protocols does the MS425-16-HW support?
A: The MS425-16-HW supports static routing, OSPFv2 dynamic routing, multicast routing, VRRP warm spare for gateway redundancy, and functions as DHCP relay or DHCP server. Note that OSPF and warm spare cannot operate concurrently on the same switch, so choose based on your network design requirements.

Q: What type of SFP+ and QSFP+ modules are compatible with this switch?
A: The MS425-16-HW supports standard 10G SFP+ modules for the 16 fiber ports and 40G QSFP+ modules for the uplink/stacking ports. Meraki does not lock out third-party optics, so both Cisco-branded and compatible third-party transceivers can be used. Refer to the Meraki SFP datasheet for detailed compatibility information.

Q: Is the MS425-16-HW suitable for data center or aggregation layer deployments?
A: Yes, the MS425-16-HW is specifically designed as an aggregation switch for medium to large campus networks. With 480 Gbps switching capacity, Layer 3 routing, hot-swappable redundant power supplies, and high-speed 40G uplinks, it is well-suited for aggregating traffic from access-layer switches in enterprise campus or regional data center environments.

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