Cisco Meraki MX450 Cloud-Managed Security Appliance

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security

SKU: MERAKI-MX450 | Part #: MX450-HW | MPN: MX450-HW

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About the Cisco Meraki MX450 Cloud-Managed Security Appliance

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Built for GCC and regional enterprises managing high-traffic network edges, the Cisco Meraki MX450 (Part Number: MX450-HW) delivers 6 Gbps firewall throughput and 4 Gbps VPN capacity in a compact 1RU form factor. This cloud-managed security appliance consolidates stateful inspection, intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, and content filtering into a single platform, eliminating the complexity of managing separate security appliances across multiple sites. The MX450 scales to 5,000 concurrent VPN tunnels and includes dual 10G SFP+ uplinks alongside 12× 1G Ethernet ports, making it ideal for campus headquarters, data-centre internet egress, and AI/ML infrastructure protection where consistent security policy and zero-touch provisioning are non-negotiable.

Organisations across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and beyond rely on the MX450 for automated SD-WAN deployments, eliminating manual routing configuration and reducing deployment time from weeks to days. The dual-core ARM Cortex-A57 processor with 4 GB RAM handles stateful inspection and threat detection without performance degradation, while the cloud-based Meraki Dashboard provides real-time visibility into security events, VPN health, and client connectivity from a single pane of glass. Redundant power supply options ensure continuous uptime for mission-critical edge locations, making the MX450 the preferred choice for enterprises protecting distributed workloads and branch-to-headquarters traffic flows.

Omnixon Global supplies the MX450 as hardware-only or with bundled Meraki Enterprise and Advanced Security licensing. Request an RFQ or quote today to discuss deployment, licensing options, and integration with your existing GCC enterprise infrastructure.

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Security
SKUMERAKI-MX450
Part NumberMX450-HW
ConditionNew
Form Factor1RU Rack-mountable
Firewall Throughput6 Gbps
VPN Throughput4 Gbps
Maximum Concurrent VPN Tunnels5000
Port Count12 x 1G Ethernet, 4 x 10G SFP+
Maximum ClientsUnlimited (cloud-managed)
Form Factor1RU Rack-mountable
Power SupplyRedundant Power Supplies (optional)
ManagementCloud-based Meraki Dashboard
Security FeaturesAdvanced Malware Protection, Intrusion Prevention, Content Filtering
HardwareDual-core ARM Cortex-A57, 4 GB RAM

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Meraki MX450 Cloud-Managed Security Appliance

What does the Cisco Meraki MX450 Cloud-Managed Security Appliance do?

The Cisco Meraki MX450 Cloud-Managed Security Appliance 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.

What are the headline specs of the Cisco Meraki MX450 Cloud-Managed Security Appliance?

Key specifications for the Cisco Meraki MX450 Cloud-Managed Security Appliance: 1 Year License support; new condition; firewall throughput 6 Gbps; vpn throughput 4 Gbps; maximum concurrent vpn tunnels 5000; ports 12 x 1G Ethernet, 4 x 10G SFP+; maximum clients Unlimited (cloud-managed); form factor 1RU Rack-mountable. Manufacturer part number MX450-HW. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Cisco Meraki MX450 Cloud-Managed Security Appliance compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco Meraki MX450 Cloud-Managed Security Appliance 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.