Cisco Meraki MS250 vs MS350
Both are cloud-managed Layer 3 access switches with OSPF, 10G SFP+ uplinks and the same port density; the MS350 steps up to 160G stacking and adds a multigigabit UPOE model (24X), while the MS250 uses 80G stacking and is the lower-cost L3 access choice.
Meraki MS250
Cloud-managed Layer 3 access switch with 10G SFP+ uplinks and 80G stacking.
- 24/48 GbE RJ45 ports with 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks
- PoE+ budget of 370W (LP) or 740W (FP)
- 80G physical stacking, up to 8 members
- Dynamic Layer 3 (OSPF), lifetime hardware warranty
Meraki MS350
Cloud-managed Layer 3 access switch with 160G stacking and a mGig UPOE model option.
- 24/48 GbE RJ45 ports; 24X model adds 8 mGig UPOE ports
- 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks
- 160G physical stacking, up to 8 members
- Dynamic Layer 3 (OSPF), lifetime hardware warranty
Meraki MS250 vs Meraki MS350: spec comparison
| Spec | Meraki MS250 | Meraki MS350 |
|---|---|---|
| Access ports | 24 or 48x 1GbE RJ45 | 24/48x 1GbE; 24X adds 8 mGig |
| Uplinks | 4x 10G SFP+ | 4x 10G SFP+ |
| Switching capacity | 128 Gbps (24p) / 176 Gbps (48p) | 128 Gbps (24p) / 176 Gbps (48p) |
| Stacking bandwidth | 80 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Max stack members | 8 | 8 |
| PoE / UPOE budget | 370W (LP) / 740W (FP) | 370W PoE+ / 740W (24X UPOE) |
| Multigigabit model | No | Yes (MS350-24X, 8 mGig) |
| Layer 3 routing | Dynamic (OSPF) | Dynamic (OSPF) |
| Warranty | Lifetime limited | Lifetime limited |
Choose Meraki MS250 if
Choose the MS250 for Layer 3 access closets where 80G stacking and 10G SFP+ uplinks meet your needs and you do not require multigigabit copper. It delivers OSPF routing at a lower price than the MS350.
Choose Meraki MS350 if
Choose the MS350 when you want double the stacking bandwidth (160G) for resiliency and east-west traffic, or when you need the MS350-24X with eight mGig UPOE ports for high-power Wi-Fi 6 access points.
Verdict
The MS250 and MS350 share OSPF routing, port density and 10G SFP+ uplinks, so the differences are stacking bandwidth (80G vs 160G) and the MS350's optional mGig UPOE model. Choose the MS350 if you need the bigger stack backplane or multigigabit copper; otherwise the MS250 covers L3 access at lower cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Meraki MS250 and MS350?
Both are L3 OSPF access switches with 10G SFP+ uplinks, but the MS350 has 160G stacking (vs 80G on the MS250) and offers the MS350-24X model with eight multigigabit UPOE ports, which the MS250 does not have.
Do the MS250 and MS350 both support OSPF?
Yes. Both the MS250 and MS350 support dynamic Layer 3 routing including OSPF across all models.
Can the MS250 stack with the MS350?
No. The MS250 uses 80G stacking and the MS350 uses 160G stacking, so they are not stack-compatible with each other.
Which switch supports multigigabit ports?
The MS350-24X offers eight multigigabit (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) ports with UPOE. The MS250 line is 1GbE copper only with 10G SFP+ uplinks.
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