Both the Cisco Meraki MS150 and Cisco Meraki MS225 series are designed to meet specific needs for network infrastructure, including branch and campus deployments. Below is a detailed comparison of the two switch series based on Cisco Meraki’s Specification Datasheets.
Overview and Target Audience
- Meraki MS150: Primarily aimed at scalable campus and branch deployments, supporting mGig ports and high PoE budgets.
- Meraki MS225: Ideal for branch locations with a focus on future-proofing via 10G SFP+ uplinks.
Key Features
Common Features
– Layer 2 switching
– Managed via the Cisco Meraki Dashboard
– IPv4/IPv6 ACL support
– 802.1X Authentication
– Broadcast storm control
– SNMP and syslog integration
– Stacking with 80Gbps bandwidth
Unique to MS150
– Offers mGig ports (1G, 2.5G, 5G support) in select models
– Up to 60W PoE++ support per port
– Higher total PoE budgets (up to 740W on some models)
– Adaptive policy with advanced licensing
Unique to MS225
– Fanless operation in lower-port models for silent deployments
– Focused on PoE+ (30W per port maximum
Performance and Scalability
MS150
– Switching capacity ranges from 56Gbps to 304Gbps depending on the model
– Includes models with mGig capabilities to support modern wireless deployments
– Static routing available (future update for advanced routing)
MS225
– Switching capacity ranges from 128Gbps to 176Gbps across models
– Standardised on 10Gbps uplinks for scalability
– Also limited to static routing capabilities
Physical and Environmental
MS150
– Fixed internal power supplies
– Integrated 1U rack mount
– Operating temperature range: 0°C to 45°C
– Weight varies from 3.45kg to 5.71kg based on the model
MS225
– Fixed internal power supplies
– Fanless operation in select models
– Wider operating temperature range: -5°C to 50°C
– Lighter design with weights ranging from 2.73kg to 4.37kg
Licensing
Cisco Meraki MS150 Offers both Enterprise and Advanced licenses. Advanced licenses provide features like adaptive policy, which are unavailable in the MS225 series.
Cisco Meraki MS225 Limited to static routing with no advanced licensing features.
Summary
The Cisco Meraki MS150 is better suited for environments requiring high PoE budgets, mGig support, and adaptive policy capabilities. On the other hand, the Cisco Meraki MS225 provides an efficient and future-proof solution with 10G uplinks and fanless designs for quieter setups.
