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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 Meraki Cisco 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.
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Page 2: Ports And Status Indicators
Front Panel Item Function LED Status Meaning 1 Restore Restore button to clear switch IP and local configuration settings Status Orange Switch is unable to or has not yet connected to the Meraki cloud Flashing White Firmware upgrade in process... -
Page 3: Factory Reset Button
White Switch is fully operational and connected to the Meraki cloud 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... -
Page 4: Safety And Warnings
2. Find the network to which you plan to add your switches or create a new network. 3. Add your switches to your network. You will need your Meraki order number (found on your invoice) or the serial number of each switch, which looks like Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx, and is found on the bottom of the unit. You will also need... -
Page 5: Assigning An Ip Address
Dynamic Assignment When using DHCP, the DHCP server should be configured to assign a static IP address for each MAC address belonging to a Meraki switch. Other features of the network, such as 802.1X authentication, may rely on the property that the switches have static IP addresses. -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Note: Each switch comes with a graphical instruction pamphlet within the box. This pamphlet contains detailed step by step guides and images to assist in the physical install of the switch. 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.
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Page 12: Mounting Hardware
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. -
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 Meraki MS425 devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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