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Cisco MX250 Installation Manual

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MX250 Installation Guide
This document describes how to install and set up the MX250 security appliance. Additional reference documents are available online at:
library/products.
MX250 Overview
The Meraki MX250 is an enterprise security appliance designed for distributed networks that require remote administration. It is ideal for network administrators
who demand both ease of deployment and a state-of-the-art feature set. The MX250 appliance provides the following new features:
• Two dedicated uplink SFP+10GbE ports
• Support for eight configurable GbE(RJ45), eight GbE SFP and eight 10GbE SFP+ connections
• USB port, to support approved 3G/4G cards for failover to cellular networks
• 128GB (SSD) cache storage
• Dedicated management port
• Front-panel rack mounts
Package Contents
In addition to the MX250, the following are provided:
MX250 Front Panel
Ports and Status Indicators
The MX250 uses LEDs to inform the user of the device's status. When the device powers on, all the Internet LEDs flash twice. Additional functions are described
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Summary of Contents for Cisco MX250

  • Page 1 In addition to the MX250, the following are provided: MX250 Front Panel Ports and Status Indicators The MX250 uses LEDs to inform the user of the device's status. When the device powers on, all the Internet LEDs flash twice. Additional functions are described...
  • Page 2 Green HA available MX250 Back Panel Please note that the serial number is located on the product label at the back panel of the MX250-HW. Insert a paper clip if a reset is required. Reset button A brief, momentary press: To delete a downloaded configuration and reboot.
  • Page 3 Warning: The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing, installing, or removing system components. Caution: The Optical Transceiver product should use UL listed, and Rated Laser Class I, 3.3Vdc. Connecting to WAN All Meraki MX devices must have an IP address.
  • Page 4 Setting VLANs If your WAN uplink is on a trunk port, choose VLAN tagging > Use VLAN tagging and enter the appropriate value for VLAN ID for your network. Setting PPPoE PPPoE authentication may be required if you are connecting MX device to a DSL circuit. You need to know your authentication option and credentials (supplied by your ISP) in order to complete these steps.