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MS425 Series Installation Guide
About this Guide
This guide provides instruction on how to install and configure your MS425 series switch. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited
troubleshooting procedures. For more switch installation guides, refer to the
Models
Model number
Description
Layer-3 16-port 10GbE SFP+ aggregation switch with two 40GbE QSFP ports and 1 management interface, hot-swappable
MS425-16
power supplies / fans
Layer-3 32-port 10GbE SFP+ aggregation switch with two 40GbE QSFP ports and 1 management interface, hot-swappable
MS425-32
power supplies / fans
Product Overview
Physical Specifications
10GbE SFP+
40GbE QSFP+ uplink/stacking ports
Dedicated Mgmt Interface
Hot Swap Power Supply
Hot Swap Fans
Power Input
Power Consumption
Operating Temperature
switch installation guides section
MS425-16
16
2
1
Yes, Dual
Yes, 3x
100 - 240 VAC, 47-63 Hz
98-136W
32°F - 104 °F
0°C - 40 °C
on our documentation website.
MS425-32
32
2
1
Yes, Dual
Yes, 3x
100 - 240 VAC, 47-63 Hz
98-136W
32°F - 104 °F
0°C - 40 °C
1
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Summary of Contents for Cisco MERAKI MS425 Series
- Page 1 MS425 Series Installation Guide About this Guide This guide provides instruction on how to install and configure your MS425 series switch. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. For more switch installation guides, refer to the switch installation guides section on our documentation website.
- Page 2 -4°F - 158°F -4°F - 158°F Storage and Transportation Temperature -20°C - 70°C -20°C - 70°C Humidity 5% to 95% 5% to 95% Mounting 1U Rack Mount 1U Rack Mount Product View and Physical Features Front Panel MS425-16 Series front panel MS425-32 Series front panel Ports and Status Indicators The MS uses LEDs to inform the user of the device's status.
- Page 3 Rainbow Switch is booting, searching for uplink to Meraki Cloud Switch does not have power 3 Switch Port LEDs No client connected Solid orange 1000 Mbps (1Gbps) Solid green 10,000 Mbps (10Gbps) Factory Reset Button If the button is pressed and held for at least 10 seconds and then released, the switch will reboot and be restored to its original factory settings by deleting all configuration information stored on the unit.
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Page 4: Pre-Install Preparation
Rack Mount Kit includes: ▪ US 12-24 mounting screws and cage nuts, 5 of each ▪ INTL M5 mounting screws and cage nuts, 5 of each ▪ INTL M6 mounting screws and cage nuts, 5 of each ▪ Mounting washers The MS425 series will ship with all fans and a single power supply included, additional accessories including spare fans and power supplies can be purchased separately. -
Page 5: Installation Instructions
switch. 1. Attach your switch to power and a wired Internet connection. 2. The switch will turn on and the power LED will glow solid orange. 3. If the unit requires an upgrade, the power LED will begin blinking white until the upgrade is complete, at which point the LED will turn solid white. - Page 6 Note: This installation guide details how to mount the switch into a rack using rack mount rails, which however are not part of the package. Nor do we sell them as accessory. 1. Install the mounting cage nuts in the rack being used for the switch. 2.
- Page 7 3. Attach the rack mount rail to the sides of the switch.
- Page 8 4. Insert the rack mount rail into the rack mount rail channel.
- Page 9 5. Attach the switch face plate to the cage nuts on the rack.
- Page 10 6. Secure the rack mount rail to the rack mount rail channel.
- Page 11 7. Insert the power supply unit into the back of the switch. After it has been securely installed, you can connect power to the power supply unit.
- Page 12 8. (Optional) Install additional SFP+ or QSFP+ units as needed, depending on the compatibility of your model. Mounting hardware The mounting hardware includes a rack mount kit for standard 1U racks. When installing the device, make sure that there is sufficient space between the rear of the rack and other obstacles to ensure adequate airflow.
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Page 13: Basic Troubleshooting
If you are still experiencing hardware issues, please contact Cisco Meraki support by logging in to dashboard and using the Help option near the top of the page, then opening and email case or calling using the contact information on that page. - Page 14 • The equipment is subject to installation and maintenance by specialists with the appropriate qualifications, sufficient specialized knowledge, and skills. • Rules and conditions for the sale of equipment are determined by the terms of contracts concluded by Cisco or authorized Cisco partners with equipment buyers.