Cisco Meraki Part Number: MX250-HW is a Meraki MX250 Router/Security Appliance
The Cisco Meraki MX stands as a versatile security and SD-WAN enterprise solution, offering a robust array of features to cater to diverse requirements from a single, all-encompassing device. Trusted by organizations of various sizes and across industries, the MX ensures secure connectivity to central hubs or multicloud setups, along with top-notch application quality of experience (QoE), empowered by advanced analytics driven by machine learning.
With its complete cloud management, the MX guarantees hassle-free installation and remote administration, requiring zero-touch intervention. This characteristic makes it exceptionally suited for distributed branches, campuses, and data center sites. Seamlessly integrated with a comprehensive suite of secure network functionalities and assurance features, the MX negates the necessity for multiple appliances.
Among its array of capabilities, the MX250-HW offers application-based firewalling, content filtering, web search filtering, intrusion detection and prevention based on SNORT, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), site-to-site Auto VPN, client VPN, WAN and cellular failover, dynamic path selection, web application health monitoring, VoIP health monitoring, and more.
The SD-WAN functionality seamlessly extends to optimize access to resources in both public and private cloud environments, facilitated by virtual MX (vMX) appliances. Supported public cloud platforms include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Alibaba Cloud, while private cloud support is provided through Cisco NFVIS.
The Meraki MX250-HW stands as a pinnacle in enterprise security solutions tailored for dispersed networks with remote management needs. It caters to network administrators seeking a seamless deployment experience alongside cutting-edge functionalities. Introducing a suite of advanced features, the MX250 appliance offers:
- Two specialized uplink SFP+10GbE ports
- Flexibility with support for eight configurable GbE(RJ45), eight GbE SFP, and eight 10GbE SFP+ connections
- USB port facilitating approved 3G/4G cards for seamless failover to cellular networks
- Ample 128GB (SSD) cache storage enhancing data handling efficiency
- Dedicated management port for streamlined administrative tasks
- Convenient front-panel rack mounts for easy installation and accessibility.
The Meraki MX450 is tailored to meet the demands of modern distributed networks, offering a comprehensive suite of features to support seamless operations and secure connectivity.
Meraki MX rack mount models comparison
| MX85 | MX95 | MX105 | MX250-HW | MX450 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended use case | Small to medium branch with up to 250 users | Medium to large branch with up to 500 users | Large branch with up to 750 users | Campus or VPN concentrator with up to 2,000 users | Campus or VPN concentrator with up to 10,000 users |
| Stateful firewall throughput | 1 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| Advanced security throughput | 700 Mbps | 2 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
| Maximum site-to-site VPN throughput | 500 Mbps | 800 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Maximum site-tosite VPN tunnels | 200 | 500 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 |
| WAN interfaces (dedicated) | 2× GbE SFP 2× GbE RJ45 (1x PoE+) | 2× 10 GbE SFP+ 2× 2.5 GbE RJ45 (1x PoE+) 1x USB (cellular failover1 ) | 2x 10GbE SFP+ 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 1x PoE+ 1× USB (cellular failover1 ) | 2x 10 GbE SFP+ 1× USB (cellular failover1 ) | 2x 10 GbE SFP+ 1× USB (cellular failover1 ) |
| Dual-purpose | 1× USB (cellular failover1 ) | – | – | – | – |
| LAN interfaces (fixed) | 8× GbE RJ45 2x GbE SFP | 4× GbE RJ45 2x 10 GbE SFP+ | 4× GbE RJ45 2x 10 GbE SFP+ | 8× GbE RJ45 8× GbE SFP 8x 10 GbE SFP+ | 8× GbE RJ45 8× GbE SFP 8× 10 GbE SFP+ |
