Cisco MS425-32-HW Cloud Managed Layer 3 Switch

The Cisco MS425-32-HW is a cloud-managed Layer 3 aggregation switch crafted for enterprise network infrastructure requiring high-speed fiber connectivity and centralized management. It delivers dense, scalable connectivity with 32x 10 Gigabit SFP+ fiber ports for access-to-core aggregation and 2x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplink/stacking ports, plus a 1x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 management port for out-of-band access. With a switching capacity up to 800 Gbps and stacking bandwidth up to 160 Gbps, it supports data-center and campus-core deployments that connect access switches, servers, and storage over 10 Gb links. Layer 3 capabilities include OSPF and static routing, and management is performed through the Cisco Meraki cloud dashboard for streamlined monitoring, configuration, and scalability across distributed networks. The 1U rack-mount form factor, internal AC power (100–240V), and front-to-back cooling enable reliable operation in 0–40°C environments, making it suitable for data centers, corporate campuses, and large enterprise backbones as a replacement or upgrade for legacy aggregation switches such as MS410-32-HW, C9300-24S, or Nexus 93180YC-EX. Alternate part number MS42532HW.