[shortdesc]48x 1GbE RJ45, PoE+ 740W, 4x 10G SFP+, 80G stacking, Layer 3 routing, 1U rack mount[/shortdesc]

[properties]

Brand	Cisco Meraki
Model	MS250-48FP
SKU	MS250-48FP-HW
Product Type	Cloud Managed Switch
Series	MS250
Form Factor	1U Rack Mount
Port Count	48 x 1GbE RJ45, 4 x 10GbE SFP+, 2 x Hardware Stack Port
PoE Support	PoE/PoE+ Capable, 740W
Power	Hot Swap Power Supply, Yes, Dual
Dimensions	1.72 x 19 x 20.42in (4.38 x 48.46 x 51.87cm)
Weight	12.83 lb (5.82 kg)
Operating Temperature	23 °F - 122 °F, -5°C - 50°C

[/properties]

[specifications]

Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Stacking Bandwidth	80 Gbps
Layer 3 Routing	Yes, OSPF
Dedicated Mgmt Interface	1
Fan Operation	Fixed Internal
Optional Power Supply	2 x 1025W
Power Load	25 / 874 W idle / max
Humidity	5% to 95%
Supported Features	Cisco Meraki Dashboard management, Remote Packet Capture Tools, Automatic Firmware upgrades, SNMP/Syslog Integration, IPv4/6 ACL support, 802.1q VLAN tagging, Broadcast Storm Control, Dynamic ARP Inspection / DHCP Snooping, 802.1X Authentication, Warm Spare capable

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[accessories]

Included	Mounting screw kit, getting started insert
Optional Power Supply	1025W power supply
Optional Cable	MA-PWR-CORD-US, MA-PWR-CORD-EU, MA-PWR-CORD-UK, MA-PWR-CORD-AU power cable
Optional Cable	MA-CBL-40G-50CM stacking cable (0.5 m), MA-CBL-40G-1M stacking cable (1 m), MA-CBL-40G-3M stacking cable (3 m)

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Cisco Meraki Access Switching for Branch Networks

The Cisco Meraki MS250-48FP-HW is a cloud managed 48-port access switch built for branch and small campus deployments. It combines high port density, PoE+ device powering, 10G SFP+ uplinks, Layer 3 routing, and dedicated stacking ports for scalable network access.

Key Benefits and Features

• Cloud managed through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard for centralized switch administration.
• 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports support wired access for users, endpoints, and infrastructure devices.
• PoE+ support with a 740W power budget for compatible powered devices.
• Four 10G SFP+ uplinks provide high-speed connectivity to upstream network layers.
• Layer 3 switching support includes OSPF for routed access network designs.

Ideal Use Cases

• Branch office access switching with centralized cloud management.
• Small campus networks requiring 48-port Gigabit access.
• PoE+ deployments for access points, phones, cameras, and other supported endpoints.
• Stacked switch environments using dedicated hardware stack ports.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Cisco Meraki
• SKU: MS250-48FP-HW
• Product Type: Cloud managed access switch
• RJ45 Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 1000/10000 Mbps SFP+
• Stack Ports: 2 dedicated hardware stack ports
• Dedicated Management Interface: 1
• PoE Capability: PoE/PoE+ capable, 740W
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Stacking Bandwidth: 80 Gbps
• Mount Type: 1U rack mount

Upgrade Your Branch Access Network

Choose the Cisco Meraki MS250-48FP-HW for dense Gigabit access, PoE+ endpoint support, 10G uplinks, and dashboard-based management in branch and small campus environments.