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MS425-32-HW
Cisco MS425-32-HW MS425 32-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch,...
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MS425-32-HW is a cloud-managed Layer 3 fiber aggregation switch with 32 fixed 10G SFP+ interfaces and two fixed 40G QSFP+ uplink interfaces. Its non-PoE design connects access switches rather than directly powering endpoints, and the 1U rack-mount chassis serves enterprise aggregation installations. The MS425 series combines routed connectivity with centralized port administration, providing a common management approach for fiber links between network equipment. MS425-16-HW, also discontinued, provides 16 10G SFP+ interfaces instead of 32 for installations retaining the lower-density configuration. The larger model accommodates more individual fiber connections without requiring an additional uplink card; its built-in interfaces establish the available connection types before optics and cabling are selected.
MS425-32-HW price for new stock is $2,782.50, a 22.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $3,611.25. MS425-32-HW refurb price is $1,029.11. MS425-32-HW is in stock and available for free next-day delivery. (terms applied)
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800 Gbps switching capacity provides the non-blocking fabric for the installed interfaces. Static routing and OSPF support routed aggregation, while VRRP provides warm-spare operation; OSPF and warm spare cannot operate concurrently. Six configurable QoS queues support traffic prioritization, and STP/RSTP protections address switching loops. MS425-32-HW supports 228000 MAC forwarding entries for connected devices. Web-based Meraki dashboard administration provides configuration and monitoring, while SNMP and SYSLOG connect operational information to external management systems. Remote packet capture, ping and traceroute support troubleshooting without a local configuration session. Cisco Meraki MS switches also retain event and configuration-change histories for reviewing administrative activity. 136W full-load consumption establishes the electrical allowance for the chassis, compared with 98W at idle. Two preinstalled MA-FAN-18K fans maintain front-to-back airflow, so rack placement must preserve that cooling direction.
ORM Systems offers MS425-32-HW new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units, up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, and 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status and fan status; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. Specify condition, quantity and required accessories on the purchase order. POs are accepted, government buyers have Net-30 terms, and enterprise or volume orders can include RMA with advance replacement across UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | 32 x 10G SFP+ / 2 x 40G QSFP+ |
Stacking | Flexible stacking / 8 members |
Max Power Draw | 136W |
Cooling | 2 fans |
Replaces | MS420-24-HW / MS420-48-HW; end-of-sale October 31, 2016 |
Replacement PID | C9300X-24Y-M |
MS425-32-HW sits at the campus distribution layer and terminates 10G SFP+ uplinks from Meraki access switches across wiring closets. Engineers map downstream VLAN trunks, routed interfaces, and ACL policy in the Meraki Dashboard, then use the two 40G QSFP+ ports for upstream handoff or stack connectivity. The 32-port 10G density lets one aggregation pair collect repeated access-layer uplinks without mixing copper access switching into the design. The network gains a cloud-managed 10G distribution point with clear upstream capacity planning and stable growth.
The switch occupies a server access aggregation role where 10G SFP+ links from server-facing switches, storage networks, or service appliances converge before traffic moves northbound. MS425-32-HW presents 32 fiber 10G ports for dense handoff and reserves the two 40G QSFP+ ports for upstream aggregation or stack links. Network teams configure VLAN trunks, routed interfaces, OSPF, and ACLs in the Meraki Dashboard according to the data center boundary. The result is consolidated 10G server-side connectivity with predictable managed 40G egress capacity.
MS425-32-HW operates as a Layer 3 routing boundary between 10G access blocks and upstream core, firewall, or WAN edge devices. Engineers place SVIs, OSPF adjacencies, IPv4 or IPv6 ACLs, DHCP snooping, and Dynamic ARP Inspection at the aggregation layer while retaining Dashboard monitoring and remote packet capture. The dedicated management interface keeps operational access separate from production fiber links. The deployment creates a controlled Meraki aggregation boundary where segmentation, routing visibility, and troubleshooting sit in one unified cloud-managed operations plane.
When replacing a discontinued MS420 aggregation switch, the replacement history matters more than a matching front-panel count. MS420-24-HW and MS420-48-HW reached end of sale on October 31, 2016. Compare the existing fiber map and retained accessories before specifying the hardware, licenses and link components on the purchase order.
When a lab must reproduce multichassis link aggregation before a production change, an aggregate can contain eight ports across stacked switches. Map the intended member interfaces and upstream termination first, then specify matching interconnects and the aggregation layout before releasing the hardware purchase order.
25G fiber connections to access switches
MS425-32-HW provides 10G SFP+ aggregation interfaces, not 25G interfaces. C9300X-24Y-M provides 24 25G SFP28 interfaces, reducing the connection count from 32 while increasing interface speed.
Concurrent OSPF and warm-spare operation
MS425-32-HW cannot run OSPF and VRRP warm spare concurrently. A deployment requiring both functions simultaneously needs a different gateway-redundancy arrangement before the hardware configuration is specified.
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| MS425-32-HW |  MS250-48FP-HW |  MS250-48P-HW |  MS425-16-HW |  MS390-48P-HW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 486.9 mm | 518.7 mm | 478 mm | 486.9 mm | 449 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 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 | 44.2 mm | 43.8 mm | 43.8 mm | 44.2 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MS425-32-HW | MS250-48FP-HW | MS250-48P-HW | MS425-16-HW | MS390-48P-HW |
| Power Consumption | 136W | 874W | 480W | 136W | 555W |
| Switching Capacity | 800 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Weight | 6.35 kg | 5.82 kg | 5.61 kg | 6.2 kg | 7.59 kg |
| Width | 484.4 mm | 484.6 mm | 484.6 mm | 484.4 mm | 445 mm |
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MS425-32-HW identifies MS425-series hardware with 32 10G SFP+ interfaces: MS425 names the series, 32 identifies the interface count, and HW identifies the hardware item. Two additional 40G QSFP+ interfaces provide uplink or stacking connections. Enterprise licensing is a separate order item rather than an included perpetual network license.
MS425-32-HW is configured and monitored through the web-based Meraki dashboard. SNMP and SYSLOG support integration with other management systems, while remote diagnostics include packet capture, ping and traceroute. Dashboard administration also provides historical port usage, configuration-change logs and scheduling control for firmware upgrades.
MS425-32-HW uses a separately purchased Enterprise license, with LIC-MS425-32-1YR providing the minimum one-year term. Enterprise licensing includes cloud management, software updates and Enterprise support. Additional Enterprise terms are available for three, five, seven and ten years; the hardware purchase alone does not supply that term entitlement.
MS425-32-HW is discontinued: end of sale was June 24, 2024, and Cisco support ends September 28, 2029. The current replacement is C9300X-24Y-M. A purchase of remaining new or refurbished hardware does not extend the original model's support deadline, so deployment duration must fit that remaining lifecycle.
ORM Systems supplies MS425-32-HW new sealed or certified refurbished, with new warranties up to a 3-year extended term and refurbished warranties up to 1 year. Returns are 30 days for every condition; terms apply. Cisco's original-purchaser limited lifetime hardware warranty is separate and ends September 28, 2029.
An MS425 physical stack contains a maximum of eight switches using flexible stacking. Supported 40G stacking/uplink cables include MA-CBL-40G-50CM, MA-CBL-40G-1M and MA-CBL-40G-3M. Flexible stacking uses switch interfaces, whereas virtual stacking groups port administration in the dashboard without requiring a physical stack connection.
Yes, MS425-32-HW provides Layer 3 routing through static routes and OSPF, with DHCP server and relay capabilities. VRRP warm-spare operation is also available, but OSPF and warm spare cannot run concurrently. Gateway redundancy therefore needs to be planned around that restriction rather than assuming both modes operate together.
No, MS425-32-HW includes one MA-PWR-250WAC power supply, and a second MA-PWR-250WAC is ordered separately for redundancy. The chassis accepts two hot-swappable supplies. The 250W rating belongs to each MA-PWR-250WAC; the switch's full-load consumption is 136W, not the combined capacity of its power supplies.
The MS425 series provides fixed 10G SFP+ aggregation interfaces and two fixed 40G QSFP+ uplink interfaces per switch. MS425-32-HW has 32 aggregation interfaces. The interfaces do not require a removable uplink card; compatible optical transceivers or direct-attach cables must instead match the intended link and available interface.
MS425-32-HW is a replacement option for the discontinued MS420-24-HW and MS420-48-HW aggregation switches. Those models reached end of sale on October 31, 2016, and support ended October 31, 2023. Replacement planning must account for the new interface layout and accessories rather than transferring every component unchanged.
MS425-32-HW provides 32 10G SFP+ interfaces, while MS425-16-HW provides 16. Both models are discontinued and include two 40G QSFP+ uplink interfaces. The larger model suits an existing installation needing more individual fiber connections; the smaller model suits lower-density replacement requirements within the same remaining support horizon.
MS425-32-HW has 32 10G SFP+ interfaces, whereas C9300X-24Y-M has 24 interfaces supporting 25G SFP28 connectivity. C9300X-24Y-M is the current replacement for the discontinued MS425 model. Existing 32-link installations need to account for the reduced connection count, while buyers requiring 25G fiber should specify the replacement.
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