cisco MS350-48LP-HW

1. 48 Gigabit Ethernet Ports:

• The MS350-48LP-HW provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting a variety of devices to your network. These ports offer high-speed, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity, making it a suitable solution for businesses with a large number of devices.

2. PoE and PoE+ Support:

• The LP in MS350-48LP-HW indicates that this switch offers Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities. Specifically, this model supports PoE+ (802.3at), which delivers up to 25.5W per port, providing power to connected devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and other powered network devices. This makes it highly effective for environments where PoE-powered devices are essential.

3. Cloud Management with Meraki Dashboard:

• Like all Meraki devices, the MS350-48LP-HW is cloud-managed via the Meraki Dashboard. This allows network administrators to remotely monitor and manage the switch from any location. The Meraki Dashboard is user-friendly and offers a range of advanced features, including:

  • Configuration: Easily configure VLANs, port settings, QoS, and more.

  • Monitoring: Real-time visibility into network health, performance, and traffic usage.

  • Troubleshooting: Built-in diagnostic tools, including packet capture, event logs, and alerts.

  • Firmware Updates: Automatic firmware updates to ensure the switch is always running the latest software with security patches.

4. Layer 3 Capabilities:

• The MS350-48LP-HW supports Layer 3 (L3) routing for routing between VLANs, offering more advanced networking capabilities than just basic Layer 2 switching. This makes it ideal for larger networks that require inter-VLAN routing and static routing. The switch can perform routing functions that are typically handled by a router, simplifying network architecture in some cases.

5. Stackable Architecture:

• The MS350-48LP-HW supports stacking, which allows you to combine multiple units into a single logical switch. This feature provides redundancy, increased capacity, and simplified management. A stacked configuration can be managed as a single unit, making it easier to scale your network while maintaining a consistent configuration across all switches.

6. Advanced Security Features:

• The MS350-48LP-HW includes robust security features to help protect your network. These features include:

  • Access Control Lists (ACLs) for controlling traffic flow between devices.

  • Port security to prevent unauthorized devices from accessing the network.

  • 802.1X network access control for secure authentication of devices before they can connect.

  • MAC address filtering to restrict devices from joining the network based on their MAC address.

7. Quality of Service (QoS):

• This switch supports Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize network traffic. For example, it can prioritize voice and video traffic, ensuring that time-sensitive applications (like VoIP and video conferencing) experience low latency and minimal jitter, even in a busy network.

8. Redundancy and High Availability:

• The MS350-48LP-HW is designed with high availability in mind. It supports features like link aggregation (LACP) to increase bandwidth and failover capabilities to ensure your network stays operational even if a link or switch fails. These features are essential for mission-critical environments where downtime is not an option.

9. Energy Efficiency:

• The MS350-48LP-HW is designed to be energy-efficient, with features like Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and power management for PoE ports. These features help reduce power consumption during periods of low network activity, making it an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective choice.

10. Advanced Layer 2 Features:

• In addition to Layer 3 capabilities, the MS350-48LP-HW supports a range of Layer 2 features for switching, such as:

  • VLANs for segmenting network traffic.

  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) for preventing loops in the network.

  • Link Aggregation for combining multiple ports to increase throughput.

11. Zero-Touch Deployment:

• The MS350-48LP-HW is part of Cisco Meraki’s zero-touch deployment system. This means that when the switch is plugged into the network, it automatically connects to the Meraki cloud and configures itself. This eliminates the need for manual configuration, making deployment faster and easier, especially in large or remote environments.

12. Physical Form Factor:

• The MS350-48LP-HW is designed to be rack-mountable and fits into a standard 19-inch rack. This makes it suitable for deployment in server rooms, data centers, or network closets.

13. Meraki Licensing:

• To manage the MS350-48LP-HW switch, you need a Meraki cloud subscription, which can be purchased with various terms (1-year, 3-year, 5-year). The license provides access to all Meraki Dashboard features, including continuous firmware updates and cloud-based support.

14. PoE Power Budget:

• The switch has a PoE power budget that determines how much power it can supply to PoE devices. For the MS350-48LP-HW, this is typically a high power budget, suitable for environments with many powered devices. However, if you need to support high-power devices like PTZ cameras or high-end access points, the MS350-48FP-HW (a model with more PoE capacity) may be a better fit.