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MS225-48FP-HW
Cisco Meraki MS225 Stackable Cloud Managed PoE+ Switch, 48x...
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MS225-48FP-HW is a Cisco Meraki cloud managed Layer 2+ access switch built for dense powered edge closets. The chassis provides 48 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 access ports and 4 fixed 1000/10000 Mbps SFP+ uplinks, giving the access layer copper endpoint density with integrated fiber or DAC handoff. PoE+ support is delivered from a 740W shared power budget across the RJ45 ports, and the fixed internal AC power supply keeps the platform simple to install in a Rack-Mount 1U form factor. The exact series is Meraki MS225, a stackable branch and small campus access family managed through Meraki Dashboard for provisioning, monitoring, alerts, firmware upgrades, and port configuration. MS225-48LP-HW is the closest sibling where the documented difference is a 370W PoE budget instead of the 740W budget on this model.
176 Gbps switching capacity supports full access-port aggregation across the 48 gigabit copper interfaces and the four fixed SFP+ uplinks. 130.94 Mpps forwarding rate, derived from the documented switching capacity by the standard 64-byte line-rate calculation, gives buyers a consistent packet-rate figure where a manufacturer forwarding value is not published. 740W PoE budget powers phones, wireless access points, cameras, and other PoE endpoints as a shared allocation across 48 powered ports. Static routing provides the limited Layer 3 function documented for the Meraki MS225 platform, while 802.1Q VLAN tagging, IPv4/IPv6 ACL support, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, broadcast storm control, 802.1X authentication, SNMP, and syslog support access-layer policy and monitoring. 54 / 882W idle and maximum power load gives planners the thermal and electrical ceiling for the full PoE configuration. MS225-48FP-HW also includes one dedicated management interface and two dedicated hardware stack ports, with optional external RPS connectivity available through the supported RPS2300 interface.
MS225-48FP-HW fits the branch access tier where a wiring closet aggregates workstations, IP phones, cameras, printers, and access points before handing traffic to distribution over fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks. Physical stacking uses the Meraki MS225 stack ports and supports 8-member stacks, while the single-rack-unit chassis keeps repeated closet builds consistent across sites. The platform occupies access-layer rack space without requiring a modular uplink card, which simplifies spare planning for like-for-like Meraki refreshes and staging work. ORM Systems supplies this model new and certified refurbished for replacement projects, access-layer expansions, and volume hardware refreshes. Refurbished units are tested for copper port link state, SFP+ recognition, PoE delivery, fan operation, stack-port status, cloud check-in readiness, and clean physical condition before dispatch. Submit the SKU, required quantity, condition preference, licenses, optics, stacking cables, and destination details to ORM Systems for a tailored enterprise quotation, with bulk sourcing aligned to multi-site rollout schedules.
MS225-48FP-HW price is $1,672.00. MS225-48FP-HW is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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MS225-48FP-HW operates at the access closet and terminates copper runs from phones, workstations, cameras, printers, and wireless access points on 48 gigabit RJ45 ports. Network teams assign VLANs, 802.1X authentication, QoS policies, DHCP snooping, and Dynamic ARP Inspection from Meraki Dashboard while budgeting the 740W PoE supply across powered endpoints. The switch forwards northbound traffic through four fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks toward distribution. The result is a dense powered access layer with policy control and uplink capacity in one managed rack unit.
The switch sits between endpoint access segments and distribution switching, presenting aggregated access traffic over 1000/10000 Mbps SFP+ uplinks. Engineers connect the SFP+ ports to upstream fiber or DAC paths, configure trunks or static routed interfaces, and keep local endpoint ports on the 48 10/100/1000 Mbps copper edge. MS225-48FP-HW keeps PoE endpoint density separate from distribution uplink selection while remaining visible in Meraki Dashboard. The result is a cleaner branch uplink design with 10G handoff capacity and centralized port operations.
Several compatible MS225 or MS210 switches form a branch access stack when one wiring closet needs more than 48 powered copper ports under one management plane. MS225-48FP-HW contributes 740W PoE capacity, four 10G SFP+ uplinks, two hardware stack ports, and 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth to the block. Engineers standardize stack cabling, switch member order, uplink placement, VLAN policy, and PoE budgets in Dashboard before cutover. The result is expanded access capacity with one operational view for monitoring, changes, and fault isolation.
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| MS225-48FP-HW |  MS250-48P-HW |  MS425-16-HW |  MS355-48X2-HW |  MS350-48FP-HW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 340 mm | 478 mm | 487 mm | 516.6 mm | 516.2 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet / 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 43.8 mm | 43.8 mm | 44 mm | 43.7 mm | 43.8 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MS225-48FP-HW | MS250-48P-HW | MS425-16-HW | MS355-48X2-HW | MS350-48FP-HW |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Power Consumption | 882W | 480W | 136W | 1793W | 888W |
| Power Source | AC | AC | AC | AC | AC |
| Product Type | Network Switch | Network Switch | Network Switch | Network Switch | Network Switch |
| Rack Units | 1U | 1U | 1U | 1U | 1U |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 688 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Weight | 4.37 kg | 5.61 kg | 6.2 kg | 7.33 kg | 5.82 kg |
| Width | 484.6 mm | 484.6 mm | 484 mm | 484.6 mm | 484.6 mm |
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Cisco Meraki MS225-48FP-HW is a stackable cloud managed access switch for branch and small campus networks with dense powered endpoint requirements. It provides 48 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 access ports, 4 1000/10000 Mbps SFP+ uplinks, 740W PoE/PoE+ power, two hardware stack ports, and centralized management through the Meraki Dashboard.
MS225-48FP-HW identifies the Meraki MS225 hardware platform with 48 copper gigabit access ports and the full-power PoE configuration for ordering. In the MS225 family, 48FP distinguishes this model from the non-PoE MS225-48-HW and the lower PoE-budget MS225-48LP-HW, while HW indicates the physical switch hardware SKU.
MS225-48FP-HW is a Layer 2 access switch with static Layer 3 routing support, not a firewall, router appliance, or wireless access point. It terminates wired Ethernet endpoints, powers PoE devices, uplinks toward distribution through SFP+ ports, and receives configuration, monitoring, alerts, and firmware control from Cisco Meraki Dashboard.
MS225-48FP-HW sits in the Meraki MS225 stackable access switch family for branch and small campus deployments. It is positioned above MS210 48-port models when 10G SFP+ uplinks are required, and below higher campus platforms such as MS250, MS350, MS355, and MS390 when larger routing scale or advanced Layer 3 features are needed.
MS225-48FP-HW provides 48 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 access ports for endpoint connectivity and 4 fixed 1000/10000 Mbps SFP+ uplink interfaces. It also includes two dedicated hardware stack ports and one dedicated management interface. This port layout suits access closets that need dense copper access with 10G fiber or DAC uplinks.
MS225-48FP-HW supports 176 Gbps switching capacity in the Meraki MS225 data sheet. The figure aligns with 48 gigabit access ports plus four 10G SFP+ uplinks in a fixed access switch design. For buyers comparing throughput, the 48-port MS225 models share the same 176 Gbps switching capacity.
MS225-48FP-HW provides 740W of PoE/PoE+ budget across its 48 gigabit RJ45 access ports. The switch supports powered endpoint deployments such as phones, wireless access points, cameras, and other IEEE PoE devices, with up to 30W per port where the total power draw remains inside the 740W budget.
MS225-48FP-HW is a Layer 2 access switch with static Layer 3 routing support. Meraki documentation lists features such as 802.1Q VLAN tagging, IPv4/IPv6 ACL support, broadcast storm control, Dynamic ARP Inspection, DHCP snooping, 802.1X authentication, SNMP and syslog integration, and static routing through the Meraki management model.
MS225-48FP-HW is managed through Cisco Meraki Dashboard. Administrators claim the switch to an organization, add it to a Dashboard network, connect it to the local network, allow cloud check-in and firmware updates, then configure ports, VLANs, stack settings, alerts, and monitoring from the web-based Meraki control plane.
MS225-48FP-HW supports physical stacking through two dedicated stack ports and provides 80 Gbps maximum stacking bandwidth. Meraki documentation states that MS225 switches stack with the MS225 family and also with MS210 switches, with up to eight switches in a single stack when supported stacking cables and dashboard configuration are used.
MS225-48FP-HW is used as a powered access switch in wiring closets where many copper endpoints need network access and PoE from one rack unit. It aggregates phones, access points, cameras, printers, and workstations onto 48 gigabit ports, then forwards uplink traffic through fixed 10G SFP+ interfaces toward distribution or core switching.
MS225-48FP-HW suits branch offices, small campus access layers, and repeated wiring closet designs that need 48 powered gigabit access ports with cloud management. Stacking support makes it practical where one closet grows beyond a single switch, while the 740W PoE budget fits denser powered endpoint mixes than lower-power models.
MS225-48FP-HW fits endpoint access workloads rather than high-scale routing or data center aggregation. It handles PoE phones, Wi-Fi access points, surveillance cameras, user devices, printers, authentication policies, VLAN segmentation, and 10G uplink handoff. Static routing support also fits simple routed access designs inside Meraki-managed branch networks.
MS225-48FP-HW is designed for Meraki cloud managed deployments and uses Dashboard for provisioning, monitoring, firmware updates, alerts, packet capture, port configuration, and stack creation. The switch needs outbound connectivity to the Meraki cloud, a claimed hardware serial in the organization, and an appropriate Meraki MS license for ongoing operation.
MS225-48FP-HW maps to the Meraki MS200 Large product class in Cisco Meraki subscription licensing references. The hardware appears alongside MS210-48-HW, MS210-48LP-HW, MS210-48FP-HW, MS225-48-HW, MS225-48LP-HW, MS250-48-HW, MS250-48LP-HW, and MS250-48FP-HW under that class. This mapping helps buyers select the correct MS license tier and term and avoid underlicensed deployment delays.
MS225-48FP-HW stacks with compatible Meraki MS225 switches and, per Meraki documentation, also supports stacking with MS210 series switches. A maximum of up to eight switches is supported in a stack. The design uses 40 Gigabit stacking cables listed for MS210, MS225, and MS250 series compatibility.
MS225-48FP-HW includes four fixed 1000/10000 Mbps SFP+ uplink interfaces for fiber transceivers or supported direct attach cabling. Cisco Meraki publishes SFP and stacking accessory compatibility data for MS platforms, including 10G SFP+ options such as MA-SFP-10GB-SR, MA-SFP-10GB-LR, MA-SFP-10GB-LRM, and MA-SFP-10GB-ZR where supported by the deployment.
MS225-48FP-HW integrates with common enterprise access standards including 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, 1000/10000 Mbps SFP+, 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IPv4/IPv6 ACLs, SNMP, syslog, and static routing. These functions place the switch cleanly into Meraki-managed access and routed-access designs without changing endpoint cabling.
MS225-48FP-HW and MS225-48LP-HW both provide 48 gigabit RJ45 ports, four 10G SFP+ interfaces, two hardware stack ports, 176 Gbps switching capacity, and 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth. The key difference is PoE budget: MS225-48FP-HW provides 740W, while MS225-48LP-HW provides 370W for lighter powered endpoint loads in the same switch family.
MS225-48FP-HW is the powered version for access closets that need PoE and PoE+ on copper ports, while MS225-48-HW is the non-PoE 48-port model. Both share 48 gigabit RJ45 ports, four 10G SFP+ uplinks, two stack ports, and 176 Gbps switching capacity, but only MS225-48FP-HW supplies 740W PoE.
MS225-48FP-HW and MS210-48FP-HW both target 48-port PoE access switching with 740W PoE budget, optional external RPS support, static routing, 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth, and Meraki Dashboard management. MS225-48FP-HW adds four 10G SFP+ uplinks, while MS210-48FP-HW uses lower-speed SFP uplinks, making MS225 stronger for 10G distribution handoff.
Cisco Meraki lists MS150-48FP-4X as the suggested replacement for MS225-48FP-HW in the MS225 end-of-sale announcement. Buyers standardizing on current ordering paths should compare MS150-48FP-4X with available MS225-48FP-HW stock, existing stack requirements, license alignment, optics, accessory availability, and operational consistency across deployed Meraki access closets before committing budget or refresh timing.
MS225-48FP-HW is a reseller-listed hardware SKU that may be sourced in new, refurbished, or surplus condition depending on supply. ORM Systems should present condition clearly on the quote, including accessories, licensing requirements, cosmetic grade, testing status, and warranty terms, so buyers know exactly what is being supplied before purchase approval.
MS225-48FP-HW price is affected by condition, market availability, included accessories, warranty length, quantity, lead time, and whether matching licenses, stacking cables, power cords, or optics are ordered at the same time. The 740W PoE configuration usually prices differently from MS225-48LP-HW and MS225-48-HW because it serves denser powered access deployments.
Cisco Meraki announced end of sale for the MS225 series with an end-of-sale date of April 30, 2026 and an end-of-support date of April 30, 2031. MS225-48FP-HW appears in that announcement, with MS150-48FP-4X listed as the suggested replacement for future ordering, lifecycle planning, and refresh discussions.
MS225-48FP-HW lead time depends on live reseller stock, refurbishment queue, requested quantity, destination, and whether accessories or licenses are bundled. Because the MS225 series has an announced end-of-sale milestone, procurement teams should confirm availability early, especially for multi-site refreshes or like-for-like replacements in existing Meraki stacks.
Bulk pricing is commonly relevant for MS225-48FP-HW when multiple access closets, branches, or spare-unit pools require the same 48-port 740W PoE switch. ORM Systems can price quantity-based requirements against available stock, matched condition grades, requested warranty coverage, and accessory bundles such as Meraki licenses, stacking cables, power cords, and SFP+ optics.
ORM Systems warranty coverage for MS225-48FP-HW should be confirmed at quotation because terms depend on condition, source, and commercial agreement. For reseller procurement, the quote should state the warranty period, return process, replacement terms, included accessories, and whether any separate Cisco Meraki licensing or vendor support entitlement is included.
A refurbished MS225-48FP-HW should be tested across power-on behavior, Meraki cloud check-in status, copper port link operation, SFP+ uplink recognition, stack port function, PoE delivery, fan status, and physical condition before dispatch. Testing should also verify that the device is ready for claim and deployment in the buyer's Meraki organization.
MS225-48FP-HW buyers should review Cisco Meraki regulatory documentation for region-specific compliance, safety, environmental, and electromagnetic requirements before deployment. The installation guide specifies restricted-access installation by trained service personnel and lists operating conditions such as 100 to 240 VAC input, -5 C to 50 C operating temperature, and 5% to 95% humidity.
MS225-48FP-HW first-use configuration starts by claiming the device in a Meraki Dashboard organization, adding it to a Dashboard network, connecting one RJ45 port for temporary upstream connectivity, powering the switch, allowing cloud check-in and firmware updates, then applying port, VLAN, routing, PoE, monitoring, and stack configuration from Dashboard.
MS225-48FP-HW requires an appropriate Meraki MS license for Dashboard-managed operation. Cisco Meraki licensing references place MS225-48FP-HW in the MS200 Large class. Buyers should align license term, organization model, and renewal timing with the hardware purchase, especially when adding the switch to an existing co-termination or subscription licensing environment.
MS225-48FP-HW accessory planning should include region-specific power cords, supported SFP+ transceivers or direct attach cables for uplinks, compatible 40 Gigabit stacking cables for stack builds, and any Meraki MS licensing required for Dashboard operation. Optional RPS planning needs caution because Cisco notes that the RPS2300 has reached end of sale.
UK buyers can purchase MS225-48FP-HW through ORM Systems as a B2B IT hardware reseller. The buying process should confirm condition, price, stock status, warranty coverage, lead time, power cord needs, license requirements, and any accessory bundle such as SFP+ optics or stacking cables before procurement approval.
ORM Systems can support international purchasing enquiries for MS225-48FP-HW, subject to stock, export controls, courier availability, destination requirements, and commercial approval. International buyers should confirm incoterms, taxes, import duties, compatible power cords, lead time, warranty handling, and whether licenses or Meraki Dashboard organization requirements differ by region.
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