The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X provides cloud-managed access for enterprise campus networks that need high-performance connectivity at the edge. Its multigig access and Meraki Cloud management help keep faster wireless and wired devices easy to support while reducing bottlenecks during refreshes.
As access networks carry more wireless load, higher-speed endpoints and mixed service traffic, infrastructure teams need room to grow without turning day-to-day switching into a management burden.
The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X is a cloud-managed access switch for production networks that need multigigabit copper at the edge, with central control for distributed sites and busy floors. It suits environments where Wi-Fi access points, phones, cameras and high-throughput wired devices share the same access layer.
With 48×Multigig ports, 4×SFP+ uplinks and 2×QSFP+ ports, the Meraki Cloud operating model keeps configuration and monitoring in one place. The 740 W PoE budget supports powered edge devices, while 544 Gbps switching capacity gives the platform headroom for heavier traffic patterns.
That combination helps keep access performance steady during refresh cycles, site changes and peak usage periods. It also gives teams a practical way to simplify segmentation, reduce local touch points and keep support work consistent across multiple locations.
Our team can help you assess where the Cisco Meraki MS355-48X fits in your access layer and plan a deployment that matches your operational priorities.
The Cisco Meraki MS355-48X is a network switching platform for enterprise edge and distribution environments, designed to provide simplified deployment, scalable connectivity, and consistent operational control.
High-Density Access Layer
The switch provides a 48-port multigig access layer with uplink capacity through 4 SFP+ ports and 2 QSFP ports for aggregation or higher-speed network design.
Multigigabit Flexibility
Multigig ports help align access connectivity with mixed-speed clients and modern wireless or endpoint demands without forcing a separate access tier.
Aggregation Ready Design
The inclusion of SFP+ and QSFP interfaces supports upstream connection planning for distribution or core-facing switch roles.
Power Delivery Capacity
A 740 W PoE budget supports powered network devices on the access layer while maintaining a consolidated switching architecture.
Stacked Management Model
Stacking support allows multiple switches to operate as a coordinated unit for simpler expansion and operational consistency.
Unified Network Policy
Meraki-oriented management is built for centralized control, helping teams apply and maintain switch policy across the deployment.
Resilient Access Architecture
The platform is designed to support stable switching services in enterprise environments where availability and predictable operation matter.
If you need to balance access density, multigig adoption, and aggregation planning, our team can help design a Cisco Meraki switching deployment around your network requirements.
Cisco Meraki MS355-48X is a cloud-managed multigig access switch for Wi-Fi heavy sites and busy edge areas that have outgrown standard 1GbE access. It fits environments where faster copper links, simple remote operation and stronger uplink headroom matter.
In conference floors, premium guest areas and event spaces, AP density and device counts rise quickly. The MS355-48X helps keep wireless refreshes and room services from saturating access links, while simplifying support across many small service areas.
Healthcare teams need access that keeps carts, phones, APs and cameras available without constant troubleshooting. In wards and collaboration spaces, this switch supports separated patient, admin and guest traffic with the bandwidth needed for busy clinical operations.
Professional services offices change often, with desk moves, guest access and meeting rooms putting pressure on the access layer. The MS355-48X gives IT a simpler way to support Wi-Fi 6/6E rollouts and maintain segmentation without custom handling on every floor.
Architecture teams moving large CAD and BIM files need predictable throughput for workstations, plotters and collaboration areas. The MS355-48X suits studios where high-use wireless and wired endpoints can expose weak access links during daily production work.
Logistics sites depend on scanners, cameras, phones and supervisor stations across shift-based operations. The MS355-48X helps depots handle changing demand in office and scanning zones while keeping access management straightforward for small IT teams.
Our team can help design and deploy Cisco Meraki MS355-48X access for hospitality, healthcare, professional services, architecture and logistics sites that need multigig connectivity and lower day-to-day management overhead.
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