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Silver rack-mountable network switch with front ports

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc. Meraki MS425-32-HW 32 port 10GbE network switch with 40GbE uplinks

SKU CH-AV2V-2X2NC

A cloud-managed aggregation switch providing 32 ports of 10GbE connectivity with 40GbE uplinks for stacking

  • Product formatRack-mountable
  • Management typeManaged
  • Main port speed10GBase-X 40GBase-X
  • Product weight14 lb (6.35 kg)
  • In the boxCloud-Managed 32 port 10GbE Aggregation Switch with 40GbE Up
  • Cloud-managed operation simplifies network administration
  • 32 ports of 10GbE deliver high-density connectivity
  • Four 40GbE uplinks enable fast aggregation
  • Rack-mountable design fits standard data-centre cabinets
  • Lightweight 14 lb chassis eases installation

Cloud-Managed Aggregation Switch

The Meraki MS425-32-HW is a rack-mountable, cloud-managed switch built for 10GbE aggregation layers. It provides 32 ports of 10GBase-X connectivity with 40GBase-X uplinks for stacking or upstream links. Network teams who manage distributed sites through a single dashboard will find the cloud model familiar.

Rack Mounting and Licensing

The unit weighs 14 lb and ships with mounting hardware for standard racks. Physical installation is straightforward, but the switch requires an active Meraki licence before any port passes traffic. Forgetting to claim the device in the dashboard is the most common reason a new unit appears offline.

32 Ports of 10GBase-X with 40G Uplinks

The decisive specification is the port count and speed combination: 32 ports at 10GBase-X plus 40GBase-X uplinks. Buyers who need higher port density or 25G server-facing ports should look elsewhere, as this model fixes the interface mix at 32 and 40.

How it compares

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Price $17,195.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMeraki
Product lineMS400
Model nameMS425-32-HW
Connectivity
Management typeManaged
Main port speed10GBase-X
40GBase-X
Size & build
Product weight14 lb (6.35 kg)
In the box
In the boxCloud-Managed 32 port 10GbE Aggregation Switch with 40GbE Uplinks/Stacking
Mounting Hardware
More details
Product formatRack-mountable

Questions about this item

How can I verify the MS425-32-HW is operating correctly after rack installation?

The Meraki dashboard shows real-time port status for all 32 10GbE ports and 4 40GbE uplinks, plus switch health alerts and firmware version MS400 425.

What ships with the MS425-32-HW and what must I source separately?

The box contains the 32-port 10GbE aggregation switch with 40GbE uplinks and stacking, plus mounting hardware; 10GBase-X and 40GBase-X transceivers and cables are sold separately.

Which MS425-32-HW capacity suits a 400-series aggregation layer needing 10GbE density and 40GbE uplinks?

This single model provides 32 10GbE ports and 4 40GbE uplink/stacking ports in a 14 lb rack-mount chassis; no other capacity variants exist for the MS425-32-HW.

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