Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
Product Model | MS250-48LP |
Product Name | MS250-48LP Ethernet Switch |
Brand Name | Meraki |
Product Series | MS |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Compatible Rack Unit | 1U |
Layer Supported | 3 |
Manageable | Yes |
Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes |
Power Source | Power Supply |
Weight (Approximate) | 12.37 |
Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
Cisco Meraki MS250-48LP 48-Port L3 Cloud-Managed PoE Switch


Key Benefits

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- Cloud-based centralized management simplifies administration and reduces operational overhead.
- High port density and 10G uplinks provide performance scalability for branch or campus applications.
- Support for redundant, field-replaceable power supplies enhances availability in mission-critical environments.
Product Overview
The Cisco Meraki MS250-48LP is a high-performance, cloud-managed Layer 3 switch designed for branch and small campus networks. It features 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated 10G SFP+ uplinks, ensuring robust throughput and flexible topology design. With redundant power support and a 1U rack-mountable form factor, the MS250-48LP delivers uptime-critical performance. Integrated Meraki cloud management offers zero-touch provisioning, deep network visibility, and live diagnostic tools, all from a centralized web interface. TAA-compliant and RoHS certified, it's engineered for reliability and compliance in enterprise deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Height | 1.72" (43.69 mm) |
Width | 20.32" (516.13 mm) |
Depth | 19.1" |
Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management | Yes, via Meraki Dashboard |
Zero-Touch Provisioning | Yes |
Virtual Stacking | Yes |
Application Layer Visibility | Yes |
Role-Based Administration | Yes |
Automatic Firmware Updates | Yes |
Live Tools Support | Yes (e.g., packet capture, cable test) |
Alerting Capabilities | Yes (e.g., power loss, downtime, config changes) |
Management Interface | Cloud-based GUI (Meraki Dashboard) |
Interfaces
Total Number of Network Ports | 48 |
Number of SFP+ Slots | 4 |
Port/Expansion Slot Details | 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink |
Expansion Slot Type | SFP+ |
Number of Total Expansion Slots | 6 |
Shared SFP Slot | No |
Uplink Port | Yes |
Stack Port | Yes |
Modular | Yes |
Network Technology | 10GBase-X |
Compliance & Origin
Environmental Certification | RoHS |
TAA compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | TAIWAN |
Advanced Security Features
MAC Whitelisting | Yes |
802.1X Authentication | Yes |
Role-Based Access Control | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
Storm Control | Yes |
Port Security | Yes |
RADIUS/TACACS+ Authentication | Yes |