Cisco Meraki MX600 vs MX450
The MX600 is a legacy data-center/large-campus appliance; the MX450 is its modern replacement, delivering roughly 10x the firewall throughput and native 10G SFP+ WAN and LAN interfaces. Both target up to 10,000 clients, but the MX450 is the clear upgrade for any new deployment.
Cisco Meraki MX600
Legacy large-campus/data-center security and SD-WAN appliance for up to 10,000 users.
- 1 Gbps stateful firewall throughput
- 8x GbE RJ45, 8x 1G SFP, and 2x 10G SFP+ interfaces
- Dual 250W redundant power supplies
- Recommended for up to 10,000 clients
Cisco Meraki MX450
Current enterprise/data-center security and SD-WAN appliance with high-density 10G interfaces.
- 10 Gbps stateful firewall throughput
- 2x 10G SFP+ WAN plus 8x 10G SFP+, 8x 1G SFP, 8x GbE RJ45 LAN
- 6.5 Gbps site-to-site VPN throughput
- Dual 250W redundant power; supports up to 10,000 clients
Cisco Meraki MX600 vs Cisco Meraki MX450: spec comparison
| Spec | Cisco Meraki MX600 | Cisco Meraki MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| Stateful firewall throughput | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Advanced security throughput | 1 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| VPN throughput | 1 Gbps | 6.5 Gbps |
| Recommended max clients | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Max concurrent VPN tunnels | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| WAN interfaces | 2x GbE RJ45 | 2x 10G SFP+ |
| 10G SFP+ LAN ports | 2x 10G SFP+ | 8x 10G SFP+ |
| 1G SFP LAN ports | 8x 1G SFP | 8x 1G SFP |
| GbE RJ45 LAN ports | 8x GbE RJ45 | 8x GbE RJ45 |
| Redundant power | Dual 250W AC | Dual 250W AC |
| Lifecycle status | Legacy / superseded | Current / supported |
Choose Cisco Meraki MX600 if
Keep the MX600 only if it is already deployed and your throughput requirements stay near 1 Gbps; there is no new-purchase advantage over the MX450.
Choose Cisco Meraki MX450 if
Choose the MX450 for any refresh or new data-center/large-campus deployment: 10G SFP+ WAN, far higher firewall, advanced security, and VPN throughput, plus a supported lifecycle.
Verdict
Migrate to the MX450. It delivers roughly 10x the firewall throughput of the MX600, native 10G SFP+ WAN, and far higher VPN and advanced-security throughput while keeping the dual-PSU, 10,000-client class. Retain the MX600 only as a short-term bridge.
Frequently asked questions
What replaced the Meraki MX600?
The MX450 is the modern Meraki appliance in the MX600's data-center/large-campus class, with much higher throughput and native 10G SFP+ WAN interfaces.
How much faster is the MX450 than the MX600?
The MX450 provides about 10 Gbps stateful firewall throughput versus 1 Gbps on the MX600, plus 5 Gbps advanced security and 6.5 Gbps VPN throughput.
Do both the MX600 and MX450 support 10,000 users?
Yes. Both are rated for up to 10,000 recommended clients and 5,000 concurrent VPN tunnels; the MX450 simply handles that load at much higher throughput.
Does the MX450 have 10G WAN ports?
Yes. The MX450 uses 2x 10G SFP+ WAN ports plus 8x 10G SFP+ LAN ports, whereas the MX600's WAN ports were GbE RJ45.
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