Product Type | Cloud-managed Layer 3 switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Mounting Type | 1U rack-mountable |
Power Supply | Dual redundant power supplies (AC) |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 90W |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 110W |
Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.12 kg) |
Switching Capacity | 920 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 682.6 Mpps |
CISCO Meraki MS355-48X-HW 48-Port Cloud-Managed Switch

Key Benefits

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- Enterprise-ready 48-port switch with UPOE support maximizes flexibility for high-powered devices.
- Cloud-managed architecture simplifies network operations, reduces overhead, and enables scalable deployment.
- TAA compliance and Taiwan manufacturing support procurement for secure government and enterprise environments.
Product Overview
The CISCO Meraki MS355-48X-HW is a high-performance cloud-managed Layer 3 switch designed for advanced enterprise networking. Featuring 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 16 multi-gigabit UPOE interfaces, it supports bandwidth-heavy applications and device connectivity. As a TAA-compliant solution manufactured in Taiwan, it's ideal for government and large-scale business deployments. Integrated with Meraki's cloud-native dashboard, IT administrators gain robust visibility and control for simplified deployment and real-time support, improving overall network uptime and ROI.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support | No built-in wireless |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS, WEEE |
Regulatory Status | Commercial/Government approved |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | 802.1X port-based authentication, MAC-based RADIUS |
ACLs | Layer 2–4 ACLs |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
Storm Control | Broadcast, Multicast, Unknown Unicast |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ethernet Ports | 48 |
Multi-Gigabit UPOE Ports | 16 (1G/2.5G/5G/10G BASE-T) |
SFP+ Ports | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ |
QSFP+ Uplinks | 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ |
Stacking Ports | 2 x QSFP+ dedicated stacking interfaces |
Stacking Bandwidth | 160 Gbps |
PoE Support | Yes, on 16 multi-Gigabit ports |
PoE Standard Supported | 802.3at / 802.3bt (UPOE) |
MAC Address Table Size | 32K entries |
Packet Buffer | 12 MB |
Latency | < 2.5 μs (10GbE) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.4 x 20.5 x 1.75 in (44.2 x 52.1 x 4.45 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with redundant fans |
Noise Level | 52 dBA |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | Cisco Meraki Dashboard (cloud-based) |
License Requirement | Meraki license required (sold separately) |
Cloud Management Features | Zero-touch provisioning, remote troubleshooting, real-time monitoring, firmware updates |
APIs and Automation | RESTful APIs, Webhooks, Automation support |
Network Visibility | Layer 7 application visibility and traffic shaping |
SNMP Support | Yes (1, 2c, 3) |