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Cisco Meraki MS450-12 Cloud-Managed 12x40GE Aggregation Switch

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: MS450-12-HW
  • The Cisco Meraki MS450-12 is a high-performance, cloud-managed aggregation switch designed for modern enterprise networks. With 12 x 40Gb QSFP+ and 2 x 100Gb QSFP28 uplinks, it delivers powerful Layer 3 capabilities, scalable stacking, and superior switching bandwidth. Ideal for dense data centers, it supports advanced routing, VLAN features, and robust security protocols while offering operational efficiency through remote management.
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  • 12 x 40G QSFP+ and 2 x 100G QSFP28 uplinks for high-bandwidth aggregation
  • Switching capacity of 1.36 Tbps and forwarding rate of 654.76 Mpps
  • Cloud-managed with Layer 3 capabilities including VRRP, RSTP, and STP support
  • MAC address table size up to 64K and jumbo frame support up to 9578 bytes
  • Hot-plug 250W internal PSU with optional power redundancy in a 1U rack-mount chassis
  • Comprehensive Layer 2/3 features including SNMP, ACLs, QoS, DHCP relay, and 802.1x
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Key Benefits

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  • Delivers high-performance data aggregation with 1.36 Tbps switching capacity and 654.76 Mpps throughput
  • Supports scalable deployment with up to 8-switch stacking bandwidth at 400 Gbps for growing networks
  • Ensures long-term reliability and minimal downtime with a 436,776-hour MTBF and limited lifetime warranty

Product Overview

The Cisco Meraki MS450-12 is a top-tier cloud-managed Layer 3 switch engineered for high-throughput networking environments and scalable aggregations. It features 12 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ ports and 2 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 uplinks, supporting massive data transfer with a switching capacity of 1.36 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 654.76 Mpps. Designed for rack-mount deployments, the unit includes an internal, hot-plug 250W power supply with optional redundancy and operates within a 1U enclosure with front-to-back airflow for optimal thermal management.

Tailored for enterprise IT infrastructures, the MS450 supports advanced routing protocols such as VRRP, RSTP, and STP, and encompasses a comprehensive suite of Layer 2/3 features including IGMP snooping, port mirroring, DHCP relay, QoS, and voice VLAN support. Secure network access is ensured through features like 802.1x authentication, ACLs, and RADIUS-based management. Remote configuration and monitoring are enabled through SNMP, and the device supports a MAC address table of up to 64K entries and jumbo frames up to 9578 bytes for efficient traffic handling.

The switch is designed for long-term deployments, offering a robust MTBF of 436,776 hours and a limited lifetime warranty with next-business-day hardware replacement. It complies with multiple global standards including IEEE and RoHS, and is TAA compliant. This hardware solution is an excellent fit for IT teams seeking scalable, reliable, and secure aggregation switching with centralized cloud-based management.

Specifications

Primary Information
Network Device Type Switch
Model MS450-12
Form Factor 1U
Connectivity Technology Wired
Data Transfer Rate 400 Gbps
Networking / Ports Qty 17
Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet
Status Indicators LED Indicators
Power / Device Type Power Supply
Media Layer Supported Layer 3
Power / Installed Qty 2
Power / Provided (W) 250 Watt
Uplink Port 2x 100GbE QSFP28 fiber uplinks
Max Power Consumption 138 Watt

Interfaces / Ports
Interfaces 12x 40GbE QSFP+, 2x 100GbE QSFP28 fiber uplinks, 2x Dedicated Stack Ports, 1x Dedicated RJ45 Mgmt Interface

Special Feature
Min Operating Temperature 0 degree celsius
Max Operating Temperature 45 degree celsius
COO TAIWAN
TAA compliance Yes

Network
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support None
PoE Power Consumption None
Remote Management Protocol DHCP; Syslog; SNMP
Routing Protocol OSPF
Authentication Method 802.1X
Interfaces 12x 40GbE QSFP+, 2x 100GbE QSFP28 fiber uplinks, 2x Dedicated Stack Ports, 1x Dedicated RJ45 Mgmt Interface

Dimensions&Miscellaneous
Width 19.08 Inch
Depth 18.85 Inch
Height 1.72 Inch
Weight 13.8 lbs.

UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 43222612