Cisco MERAKI MS250 Series, MS250-24, MS250-24P, MS250-48, MS250-48LP Installation Manual

MS250 Series Installation Guide

Model number Description

MS250-24

MS250-24P

MS250-48

MS250-48LP

MS250-48FP

Stackable Layer-3 24-port gigabit Ethernet switch with 4 SFP+ interfaces, hot-swappable

power supplies

Stackable Layer-3 24-port gigabit Ethernet 370W PoE switch with 4 SFP+ interfaces, hot-

swappable power supplies

Stackable Layer-3 48-port gigabit Ethernet switch with 4 SFP+ interfaces, hot-swappable

power supplies

Stackable Layer-3 48-port gigabit Ethernet 370W PoE switch with 4 SFP+ interfaces, hot-

swappable power supplies

Stackable Layer-3 48-port gigabit Ethernet 740W PoE switch with 4 SFP+ interfaces, hot-

swappable power supplies

Package contents

In addition to the MS switch, the following are provided:

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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

Note: MS250 does not include stacking cables. Stacking cables sold separately.

If using a 640WAC or 1025WAC power supply, it will require to use a C15 power cable.

MS250-24 Series front panel

MS250-48 Series front panel

Ports and Status Indicators

The MS 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 below, from left to right.

Item Function LED Status Meaning

1 Power Solid orange Switch is unable to connect to the Meraki cloud

Flashing white Firmware upgrade in process

Solid white Switch is fully operational and connected to the Meraki cloud

2

Off Switch does not have power

2 Restore N/A

3 Switch Ports Off No link is detected on this port

Solid orange 10/100 Mbps (1 Gbps on SFP+)

Solid green 1 Gbps (10 Gbps on SFP+)

In addition, there is a RESTORE button available on the front panel.

Insert a paperclip if a restore is required.

• A brief, momentary press: To delete a downloaded configuration and reboot.

• Press and hold for more than 10 sec: To force the unit into a full factory restore.

Restore button to clear switch IP and local configuration
settings

MS250 Series back panel

Item Function LED Status Meaning

Connected, used for easy

1 Management Interface Green

2 Stack Ports

Green

access to the local status

page

QSFP stacking cable is

connected

3

Off

No link is detected on this
port

3

Power input Power cords may be ordered separately.

Equipment is to be used only in a restricted access location and installed/operated only by trained service personnel.

Redundant Power

Supplies

Green

Active and functional

power supplies

Bringing your Stack Online

MS250 switches can be connected in a physical stack using dedicated stacking ports and cables. Configuration steps
and additional information about stacking can be found here.

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.

Optional Mid-Mount bracket

All MS250 models are designed for an optional MA-MNT-MID-1 mid-mount bracket when using 2-post racks.

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