Cisco Meraki MX Meraki MX80 Cisco Meraki MX security gateway
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment
SKU: CSC-MERAKIMX80 | Part #: Meraki MX80 | MPN: Meraki MX80
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About the Cisco Meraki MX Meraki MX80 Cisco Meraki MX security gateway
The Cisco Meraki MX80 is a cloud-managed security appliance featuring 2 Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports for dual WAN failover and load balancing, combined with 8 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports to deliver comprehensive edge connectivity. This 1U rack-mountable device supports a single USB port for 3G/4G modem failover, ensuring continuous network resilience across multiple connection types and redundancy pathways.
Built for mid-market and enterprise branch offices, the Meraki MX80 delivers up to 250 Mbps firewall throughput and 100 Mbps VPN throughput, making it ideal for network engineers and IT procurement teams protecting networks of up to 500 recommended clients. Cisco's cloud-managed architecture eliminates on-premises management overhead; the Cisco Meraki Cloud Dashboard provides centralized policy control, threat intelligence, and appliance orchestration. The device combines stateful firewall, IDS/IPS, content filtering, anti-malware, and application-aware control into a unified UTM gateway, while supporting both Auto VPN site-to-site connectivity and Client VPN via IPsec. High availability is supported through warm spare failover configurations, and the Meraki MX80 operates in routed and passthrough/one-arm concentrator modes to accommodate diverse network topologies. Its internal AC power supply and 0°C to 40°C operating temperature range suit standard data center and branch environments.
Organizations seeking a purpose-built, cloud-native security gateway with minimal operational complexity will find the Meraki MX80 delivers enterprise-grade threat protection without legacy appliance management burden. Contact Omnixon Global to request a detailed quotation and explore deployment options for the Meraki MX80 in your network infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Equipment |
| SKU | CSC-MERAKIMX80 |
| Part Number | Meraki MX80 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MX80 |
| Product Line | Cisco Meraki MX |
| Device Type | Cloud-Managed Security Appliance / UTM Gateway |
| Management | Cisco Meraki Cloud Dashboard (cloud-managed) |
| Firewall Throughput | Up to 250 Mbps |
| VPN Throughput | Up to 100 Mbps |
| Recommended Clients | Up to 500 |
| WAN Ports | 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (dual WAN for failover/load balancing) |
| LAN Ports | 8 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB Port | 1 x USB (3G/4G modem failover support) |
| VPN Support | Auto VPN (site-to-site), Client VPN (IPsec) |
| Security Features | Stateful firewall, IDS/IPS, content filtering, anti-malware, application-aware control |
| High Availability | Warm spare failover supported |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Power Supply | Internal, single AC power supply |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Deployment Mode | Routed and passthrough/one-arm concentrator modes |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Meraki MX Meraki MX80 Cisco Meraki MX security gateway
What does the Cisco Meraki MX Meraki MX80 Cisco Meraki MX security gateway do?
The Cisco Meraki MX Meraki MX80 Cisco Meraki MX security gateway 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 MX Meraki MX80 Cisco Meraki MX security gateway compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Meraki MX Meraki MX80 Cisco Meraki MX security gateway 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.