Cisco Meraki MS MS42P Cisco Meraki switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-MS42P | Part #: MS42P | MPN: MS42P
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About the Cisco Meraki MS MS42P Cisco Meraki switch
The Cisco Meraki MS MS42P Cisco Meraki switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. The Cisco Meraki MS42P is a cloud-managed access layer switch designed for enterprise wired network deployments requiring centralized visibility, policy enforcement, and Power over Ethernet capability. Built on the Meraki dashboard architecture, the MS42P is managed entirely through Cisco's cloud-based platform, eliminating the need for on-site CLI configuration and enabling consistent policy application across distributed campus and branch environments. The switch delivers 4 Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-MS42P |
| Part Number | MS42P |
| Condition | New |
| Product Line | Meraki MS |
| Model | MS42P |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MS42P |
| Management Type | Cloud-managed (Cisco Meraki dashboard) |
| Total Ports | 48 x 1G RJ45 access ports + 4 x SFP uplinks |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Total PoE Budget | 370 W |
| Uplink Ports | 4 x 1G SFP |
| Switching Layer | Layer 2 |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| VLAN Support | Yes — 802.1Q VLAN tagging |
| Spanning Tree | Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP / 802.1w) |
| Link Aggregation | IEEE 802.3ad LACP |
| Quality of Service | Layer 2 QoS with port-level traffic shaping |
| Access Control | Per-port and per-VLAN access policies via Meraki dashboard |
| Power Supply | Internal |
| Mounting | 19-inch rack mount, rack ears included |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Meraki MS MS42P Cisco Meraki switch
What does the Cisco Meraki MS MS42P Cisco Meraki switch do?
The Cisco Meraki MS MS42P Cisco Meraki switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Meraki MS MS42P Cisco Meraki switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Meraki MS MS42P Cisco Meraki switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.