Cisco Meraki (MS450-12-HW) MS450-L3 Stack Cloud Managed 12X40GE Aggregation Switch
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About this product
- Brand
- Cisco Meraki
- Store
- PC LAN
- Category
- Electronics > Networking > Hubs & Switches > Managed Switches
- SKU
- MS450-12-HW
Overview
The MS450 aggregation switch features twelve 40G fiber ports (QSFP+) and two 100G (QSFP28) fiber uplink ports. The switch is designed to meet the needs of high bandwidth, multi-gigabit switching and works best alongside the MS355.

Features
Managed via Cisco Meraki Dashboard
Remote Packet Capture Tools via Meraki Dashboard
Automatic Firmware upgrades
SNMP/Syslog Integration
IPv4/6 ACL support
802.1q VLAN tagging
Broadcast Storm Control
Dynamic ARP Inspection / DHCP Snooping
802.1X Authentication
12x 40GbE QSFP+
2x 100GbE QSFP28 fiber uplinks
2x Dedicated Stack Ports for up to 400G of Stacking bandwidth
L3 Switching including OSPF
Hot Swappable Power Supplies and Fans
Warm Spare capable
Context and Comparisons
| MS355-24X | MS355-24X2 | MS450-12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GbE RJ45 | 16 | - | - |
| mGbE RJ45 | 8 | 24 | - |
| 10GbE SFP+ | 4 | 4 | - |
| 40GbE QSFP+ | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 100GbE QSFP28 | - | - | 2 |
| Hardware Stack Port | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dedicated Management Interface | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hot Swap Power Supply | Yes, Dual | Yes, Dual | Yes, Dual |
| Hot Swap Fans | Yes, 3x | Yes, 3x | Yes, 3x |
| Layer 3 Routing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UPoE Capable | Yes, 740W | Yes, 740W | No |
| Max Switching Capacity | 352 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 1.36 Tbps |
| Max Stacking Bandwidth | 400 Gbps | 400 Gbps | 400 Gbps |
Technical Breakdown
Hardware Breakdown
| MS450-12 | |
|---|---|
| 40GbE QSFP+ | 12 |
| 100GbE QSFP28 Uplink Ports | 2 |
| 100G Hardware Stack Ports | 2 |
| Dedicated RJ45 Mgmt Interface | 1 |
| Hot Swap Power Supply | Yes, Dual |
| Hot Swap Fans | Yes, 3x |
Throughput and Capabilities
| MS450-12 | |
|---|---|
| Layer 3 Routing | Yes |
| UPoE Capable | No |
| Switching Capacity | 1.36 Tbps |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 400 Gbps |
Physical
| MS450-12 | |
|---|---|
| Mount Type | 1U Rack Mount |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 1.72” × 19.08” × 18.85” (4.37 × 48.46 × 47.88cm) |
| Weight | 13.80 lbs (6.26 kg) |
| Power Supply | 250W AC |
| Power Load (idle/max) | 57W / 138W |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F - 113 °F 0°C - 45°C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% |