Cisco MERAKI MS425-32Cisco Meraki MS425-32 32-Port Cloud Managed Network Switch

Cisco Meraki MS425-32 Cloud-Managed Aggregation Switch

A 32-port 10GbE cloud-managed Layer 3 aggregation switch with two 40G QSFP+ uplinks, up to 800 Gbps of switching capacity and 160G stacking. A 1U aggregation-layer platform managed entirely from the Meraki dashboard.

Key Benefits

• 32 x 10G SFP+ ports: a full aggregation layer in a single rack unit, sized to collect uplinks from access switches across a campus.
• 2 x 40G QSFP+ uplinks: forty-gigabit uplink and stacking ports so the aggregation layer is not the bottleneck.
• Up to 800 Gbps switching capacity: a non-blocking fabric, meaning ports do not contend with one another under load.
• 160G flexible stacking: stack members behave as one logical switch for both forwarding and management.
• Cloud-managed: configuration, monitoring and firmware are handled from the browser-based Meraki dashboard rather than per-device CLI.
• 1U rack mount: aggregation-class capacity in a single rack unit, which matters in constrained comms rooms.

Performance in Use

The MS425 sits at the aggregation layer: access switches across a building or campus uplink into it over 10G, and it in turn connects upward over 40G. Thirty-two 10G ports in 1U is a lot of collection capacity, and the non-blocking fabric means the design does not have to account for oversubscription within the switch.

The Meraki proposition is operational rather than technical. Everything is configured and monitored from a browser dashboard, with topology, per-port utilisation, firmware and alerting in one place. For teams without deep CLI expertise on staff, or estates spread across sites, that consistency is the reason to choose the platform.

Two things any buyer must understand about used Meraki hardware. It requires a valid Meraki licence to operate — the hardware alone does not function without one, and licensing is purchased separately from Cisco. The unit must also be unclaimed from any previous organisation's dashboard before you can add it to yours. Please confirm both points with us before purchase.

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does it need a Meraki licence?

Yes. Meraki hardware requires a valid licence to operate and licensing is purchased separately from Cisco. Please factor this into your total cost.

Is the unit unclaimed?

It must be unclaimed from any previous organisation before you can add it to your dashboard. Please confirm this with us before purchase.

Does it have copper RJ-45 ports?

No. The 32 ports are 10G SFP+/SFP and the two uplinks are 40G QSFP+. Transceivers are required.

Are transceivers included?

No. SFP+ and QSFP+ transceivers are not included unless stated.

Does it supply PoE?

No. The MS425-32 is an aggregation switch and does not provide Power over Ethernet.

Can it be stacked?

Yes, it supports 160G flexible stacking so multiple units operate as one logical switch.

What are the shipping costs?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.

Warranty & Why Reboot IT

This item is covered by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty. Every unit is tested and graded by our technicians in Melbourne before it is listed, and a tax invoice is supplied with every sale for warranty and business accounting purposes.

Reboot IT has supplied professionally refurbished IT equipment across Australia since 2001, working with businesses, schools, councils and not-for-profits. Our technicians test, grade and support what we sell, and our team is contactable if something is not right.

Reboot IT — reboot-it.com.au — Melbourne, established 2001.