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Silver 1U rack appliance, front panel with status LEDs and multiple network ports

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Meraki MX250-HW firewall appliance 4 Gbps 8×GbE 2×10GbE WAN 2×250W PSU

SKU CH-RTHR-KQ5VB

Cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance with 4 Gbps stateful firewall throughput, eight Gigabit LAN ports, dual 10 GbE WAN uplinks and redundant 250 W power supplies

  • WAN interfaces2 × 10 GbE SFP+ 1 x USB (cellular failover)
  • Data throughputStateful Firewall Throughput: 4 Gbit/s Advanced Security Thr
  • Network ports8 x GbE (RJ45) 8 x GbE (SFP) 8 × 10GbE (SFP+)
  • VPN capabilitiesMaximum Concurrent VPN Tunnels: 1,000
  • Power requirementsPower Supply: Modular 100-220 V 50/60 Hz AC 2 × 250WAC PSU P
  • Product dimensions1.75 in × 19 in × 17.3 in
  • Stateful firewall throughput reaches 4 Gbps for high-speed branch protection
  • Advanced security throughput of 2 Gbps supports IPS and malware inspection
  • Two 10 GbE SFP+ WAN ports enable fast upstream connectivity
  • Eight GbE RJ-45 and eight SFP+ LAN ports provide flexible local wiring
  • Dual 250 W AC power supplies deliver hardware redundancy

Cloud-managed security appliance for branches

The Meraki MX250-HW is a cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance built for distributed sites, campuses or datacentre VPN concentration. It delivers stateful firewall throughput of 4 Gbps, advanced security throughput of 2 Gbps and VPN throughput of 1 Gbps with support for up to 1,000 concurrent VPN tunnels. Redundant 250 W AC power supplies operate from 100-220 V at 50/60 Hz.

Rack-mount installation with modular power supplies

The unit fits a standard 19-inch rack at 1.75 inches high and 17.30 inches deep, weighing 16.00 lbs. Two hot-swap 250 W AC power supplies slide into the rear for redundancy; each connects to 100-220 V mains. Licensing is purchased separately and must be applied in the Meraki dashboard before the appliance passes traffic.

Verify uplink media and license tier before ordering

Eight RJ45 and eight SFP LAN ports plus eight 10 GbE SFP+ LAN ports provide flexible copper or fibre connectivity, while two 10 GbE SFP+ WAN ports and a USB cellular failover port handle upstream links. Confirm you have compatible SFP or SFP+ transceivers for the desired links and select the correct Meraki license tier for the security features you need.

How it compares

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Price $1,318.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 669 comparable items (median $806.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMeraki
Model nameMX250-HW
Performance
Data throughputStateful Firewall Throughput: 4 Gbit/s
Advanced Security Throughput: 2 Gbit/s
Maximum VPN Throughput: 1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
WAN interfaces2 × 10 GbE SFP+
1 x USB (cellular failover)
Network ports8 x GbE (RJ45)
8 x GbE (SFP)
8 × 10GbE (SFP+)
Power
Power requirementsPower Supply:
Modular 100-220 V
50/60 Hz AC
2 × 250WAC PSU
Power Load (idle / max): 105 W / 190 W
Size & build
Product dimensions1.75 in × 19 in × 17.3 in
Product weight16 lb (7.26 kg)

Questions about this item

How can I verify the MX250-HW is passing traffic at the rated 4 Gbps stateful firewall throughput after installation?

Monitor the cloud dashboard for real-time throughput graphs and confirm the appliance reports 4 Gbps stateful firewall capacity under load.

What ships with the MX250-HW and what must I purchase separately to operate it?

The unit includes two modular 250 W AC power supplies; a Meraki enterprise license is required and sold separately for cloud management and advanced security features.

Which WAN interface should I use for a 10 Gbps upstream link on the MX250-HW?

Use either of the two 10 GbE SFP+ WAN ports; both support 10 Gbps connectivity for high-speed upstream links.

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