[shortdesc]48 total RJ45 access ports (32x 1GbE, 16x mGig), 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks, 2x 40G QSFP+ uplinks, 400G stacking bandwidth, Layer 3 switching[/shortdesc]

[properties]

Brand	Cisco Meraki
Model	MS355-48X
SKU	MS355-48X-HW
Product Type	Multi-gigabit stackable switch
Series	MS355
Form Factor	1U Rack Mount
Interface	32x 1GbE RJ45, 16x mGbE RJ45, 4x 10GbE SFP+, 2x 40GbE QSFP+
PoE Support	UPoE Capable, 740W
Power	1025W AC
Dimensions	1.7 x 19.1 x 20 in / 4.37 x 48.46 x 51.66 cm
Weight	16.05 lbs / 7.28 kg
Operating Temperature	32°F - 113 °F / 0°C - 45°C

[/properties]

[specifications]

Management	Managed via Cisco Meraki Dashboard
Switching Capacity	544 Gbps
Stacking Bandwidth	400 Gbps
Hardware Stack Ports	2
Dedicated Management Interface	1
Layer 3 Routing	Yes (including OSPF)
Hot Swap Power Supply	Yes, Dual
Hot Swap Fans	Yes, 3x
Supported Speeds	10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45, 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G mGbE RJ45
Supported Technologies	802.1q VLAN tagging, SNMP/Syslog Integration, Automatic Firmware upgrades
Security Features	IPv4/6 ACL support, Dynamic ARP Inspection / DHCP Snooping, 802.1X Authentication, Broadcast Storm Control
Network Port Operation	Full-duplex, half-duplex operation is not supported
Humidity	5% to 95%

[/specifications]

High Capacity Switching for Modern Access Networks

The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW is a cloud managed stackable access switch built for branch and small campus environments that require high port density, multigigabit access, Layer 3 switching, and high bandwidth uplink capacity.

This model provides 32 1GbE RJ45 ports, 16 mGig RJ45 ports, 4 SFP+ uplinks, 2 QSFP+ uplinks, and dedicated hardware stack ports for 400G stacking bandwidth.

Key Benefits and Features

• Managed through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard for centralized cloud visibility and configuration.
• Supports multigigabit RJ45 connectivity for high bandwidth access devices.
• Includes Layer 3 switching with OSPF support for advanced network segmentation and routing.
• Provides 400G stacking bandwidth through two dedicated stack ports.
• Supports UPoE with a 740W PoE budget for compatible powered devices.

Ideal Use Cases

• Branch and small campus access switching deployments.
• Wireless networks using high bandwidth access points.
• Enterprise environments requiring centralized cloud managed switching.
• Network closets needing 1U rack mount access switching.
• Layer 3 access designs with static and dynamic routing requirements.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Cisco Meraki
• SKU: MS355-48X-HW
• Product Series: MS355
• Switch Type: Cloud managed stackable access switch
• RJ45 Ports: 32 x 1GbE RJ45, 16 x mGig RJ45
• mGig Speeds: 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, 10G
• Uplinks: 4 x 10GbE SFP+, 2 x 40GbE QSFP+
• Stacking: 2 dedicated stack ports, 400G stacking bandwidth
• Switching Capacity: 544 Gbps
• Physical Design: 1U rack mount, 16.05 lbs / 7.28 kg

Deploy Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW with Confidence

Choose the Cisco Meraki MS355-48X-HW for high density access switching, multigigabit connectivity, 40G uplinks, and centralized dashboard management across demanding business networks.