Cisco Meraki MS42P-HW 48Port PoE+ Gigabit + 4x10GbE SFP+ Switch | Wty
Cisco Meraki MS42P-HW 48Port PoE+ Gigabit + 4x10GbE SFP+ Switch | Wty
Cisco Meraki MS42P-HW 48-Port PoE+ Gigabit Switch
A 48-port Gigabit PoE+ access switch with four 10GbE SFP+ uplinks and a 370W PoE budget, managed entirely from the Meraki cloud dashboard. Built for floors of phones, access points and cameras.
Key Benefits
- 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports: up to 30W per port for access points, cameras and phones, from a 370W total power budget.
- Four 10GbE SFP+ uplinks: 10-gigabit uplinks so a fully loaded access switch is not throttled on its way to the core.
- Cloud-managed: configuration, per-port visibility, firmware and alerting handled from the browser-based Meraki dashboard.
- Wire-speed fabric: up to 176 Gbps of switching capacity, with QoS queues per port for converged voice, video and data.
- Per-port visibility: the dashboard shows what is connected to each port and what it is doing, which shortens fault-finding considerably.
- Rack mountable: a standard access-layer switch for wiring closets and comms cabinets.
Performance in Use
This is an access-layer switch in the traditional sense: 48 copper Gigabit ports facing the floor, PoE+ on every one of them, and 10G fibre facing the core. It is the shape of switch that sits in a wiring closet and serves a floor of desks, phones, wireless access points and cameras.
The 370W PoE budget is the number to plan around. PoE+ can deliver up to 30W to a single port, so the budget is shared — a floor of low-draw IP phones will fit comfortably, while a dense deployment of high-power access points or PTZ cameras needs the total load calculated first rather than assumed.
Two things any buyer must understand about used Meraki hardware. It requires a valid Meraki licence to operate; the hardware does not function without one, and licensing is bought separately from Cisco. The unit must also be unclaimed from any previous organisation's dashboard before you can add it to yours. Please confirm both with us before purchase.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco Meraki |
| Model | MS42P-HW |
| Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+ |
| PoE Budget | 370W total, up to 30W per port |
| Uplinks | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 176 Gbps wire-speed fabric |
| QoS | Per-port QoS queues for voice, video and data |
| Management | Cloud-managed via the Meraki dashboard |
| Form Factor | Rack mountable |
| Licensing | A valid Meraki licence is required — purchased separately |
| Warranty | 12-month Reboot IT warranty |
Is It Right For You?
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Best For ✓ Wiring closets serving a floor of desks IP phone, access point and camera deployments Estates already standardised on Meraki Teams wanting dashboard-based management Sites needing 10G uplinks from the access layer Multi-site networks managed centrally |
Not For ✗ Anyone without Meraki licensing High-density high-power PoE beyond a 370W budget Sites wanting CLI-only management Core or aggregation switching roles Buyers needing on-premises-only management Silent or office-desk placement |
Condition Grades
| A — Excellent | Minimal cosmetic marks. Fully tested and functional. |
| B — Good | Light wear such as surface scratches or minor scuffs. Fully tested and functional. |
Grading covers cosmetic condition only. Every unit is tested to the same functional standard regardless of grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it need a Meraki licence?
Yes. Meraki hardware requires a valid licence to operate and licensing is purchased separately from Cisco. Please factor this into your total cost.
Is the unit unclaimed?
It must be unclaimed from any previous organisation before you can add it to your dashboard. Please confirm this with us before purchase.
How much PoE can it deliver?
The total budget is 370W shared across the 48 ports, with up to 30W available to an individual PoE+ port.
Are SFP+ transceivers included?
No. The four 10GbE SFP+ uplink slots are supplied empty; transceivers are not included unless stated.
Can I manage it without the cloud?
No. Meraki switches are managed through the cloud dashboard by design; there is no equivalent standalone CLI management model.
Are rack ears and power leads included?
Rack hardware and power leads are not included unless stated.
What are the shipping costs?
Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.
Warranty & Why Reboot IT
This item is covered by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty. Every unit is tested and graded by our technicians in Melbourne before it is listed, and a tax invoice is supplied with every sale for warranty and business accounting purposes.
Reboot IT has supplied professionally refurbished IT equipment across Australia since 2001, working with businesses, schools, councils and not-for-profits. Our technicians test, grade and support what we sell, and our team is contactable if something is not right.
Reboot IT — reboot-it.com.au — Melbourne, established 2001.