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MS390 Datasheet

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Overview

The Meraki MS390 addresses the most demanding enterprise applications by combining the simplicity of the Meraki dashboard with powerful switching hardware. To satisfy high-bandwidth applications and the deployment of high-speed 802.11ax/wifi-6 access points, the MS390 provides multigigabit ports, 480G stacking, and modular 10/40G uplinks. The MS390 delivers resiliency with fast stack convergence and StackPower. The MS390 provides Adaptive Policy using an over-the-wire tag which segments traffic into security groups to deliver scalable security. The MS390 is integrated under the Meraki dashboard to provide a simply powerful solution to the most demanding wired access applications. 

 

Adaptive Policy provides simple & scalable security policies to segment traffic using Security Groups. Security Groups are created in the dashboard using natural language such as “IOT device” & “Guest.” The security policy intent (e.g., Permit or Deny) is then simply provisioned between Security Groups which results in the segmentation of each group’s traffic. By making security policy management intuitive and scalable relative to legacy IP-address based Access Control Lists, Adaptive Policy empowers operators to confidently secure their network traffic independent of future network changes. 

 

By pooling & distributing power across MS390s using a series of StackPower cables, StackPower provides simple and resilient power distribution across the stack.

 

       

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Models

Number of Ports Model Description

 

24 Ports 

 MS390-24-HW 24-port GbE switch
MS390-24P-HW 24-port GbE PoE+ switch
MS390-24U-HW 24-port GbE UPoE/802.3bt switch
MS390-24UX-HW 24-port mGbE UPoE/802.3bt switch

 

48 Ports

 MS390-48-HW 48-port GbE switch
MS390-48P-HW 48-port GbE PoE+ switch
MS390-48U-HW 48-port GbE UPoE/802.3bt switch
MS390-48UX-HW 36-port 2.5GbE + 12-port mGbE UPoE/802.3bt switch
MS390-48UX2-HW 48-port 5GbE UPoE/802.3bt switch

Features

Category Features
Highlights

  • Layer-3

  • 40G or 10G modular uplink options on all models

  • mGig support

  • Dual Dedicated 120G Hardware Stacking Ports

  • UPOE (60W per port) & IEEE 802.3bt type3

  • StackPower in a ring topology supporting up to 4 switches

  • Netflow version 10 (IPFIX) and Encrypted Traffic Analytics

  • Micro-Segmentation via Adaptive Policy (Security Group Tags)
Management

  • Managed via Cisco Meraki Dashboard 

  • Zero-touch remote provisioning (no staging needed)

  • Basic configuration capability via local management page

  • Detailed historical per-port and per-client usage statistics

  • Operating System, device, and hostname fingerprinting

  • Automatic firmware upgrades with scheduling control

  • SNMP and SYSLOG support for integration with other network management solutions
Remote Diagnostics

  • Email, SMS and Mobile push notification alerts

  • Ping, traceroute, cable testing, and link failure detection with alerting

  • Remote packet capture

  • Dynamic and interactive network discovery and topology

  • Combined event and configuration change logs with instant search

  • Netflow v10 Exporting
Stacking

  • Physically stack up to 8 switches with 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth on all models

  • Virtual stacking supports thousands of switch ports in a single logical stack for unified management, monitoring, and configuration

  • Faster convergence

  • StackPower in a ring topology supporting upto 4 switches
Ethernet Switching Capabilities

  • 802.1p Quality of Service, 8 queues (w/ 6 configurable for DSCP-to-CoS mapping)

  • 802.1Q VLAN and trunking support for up to 4,094 VLANs (1000 active VLANs with STP enabled)

  • Single Instance of 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (interoperable with RSTP, STP, PVST, RPVST)

  • STP Enhancements: BPDU guard, Root guard, Loop guard, UDLD

  • Broadcast storm control

  • 802.1ab Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) and Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)

  • 802.3ad Link aggregation with up to 8 ports per aggregate, Multichassis aggregates supported on stacked switches

  • Port mirroring

  • IGMP snooping for multicast filtering

  • MAC Forwarding Entries: 32K
Layer 3

  • Static routing, OSPFv2

  • Multicast routing (PIM-ASM)

  • Warm Spare (VRRP) *

  • DHCP Server, DHCP Relay
Security

  • Integrated multi-factor authentication for Dashboard management

  • Role-based access control (RBAC) with granular device and configuration control

  • Corporate wide password policy enforcement

  • IEEE 802.1X RADIUS and MAB, hybrid authentication and RADIUS server testing

  • Single-Host/Multi-Domain/Multi-Host/Multi Authentication

  • Port security: Sticky MAC, MAC allow lists *

  • DHCP snooping, detection and blocking, Dynamic ARP Inspection

  • IPv4 and IPv6 ACLs

  • Adaptive Policy

* Available in a future software release

MS390 Licensing

MS390 license structure includes two feature tiers:  Enterprise and Advanced. The MS390 also introduces a new and simpler license to hardware mapping, specifically 24-port or 48-port licenses. As with all MS, every MS390 license is available in 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 year terms.

Meraki Support is unable to upgrade licensing from Enterprise to Advanced for the MS390 model. This upgrade must be purchased as a new license.

 

MS390 License Structure 24-Port Model 48-port Model
Advanced Features LIC-MS390-24A LIC-MS390-48A
Enterprise Features LIC-MS390-24E LIC-MS390-48E

The features available with advanced licensing are: 

In the Co-term licensing model (most existing Organizations), an Organization must either have all MS390 Enterprise or all MS390 Advanced licenses - they cannot be mixed. In the Per-device licensing model, a mix of Enterprise and Advanced can be added to a single Organization, but certain features may require all devices in a Network to have Advanced licenses, e.g. Adaptive Policy.

Note: Catalyst 9300-M series existing in the same co-term Organization will require the same license edition (either Enterprise or Advanced) as the MS390. License types cannot be mixed and will result in an incompatible license error.

For more information on licensing, refer to Meraki Licensing Models article.

Subscription licensing is also available for the MS390 switches.

Context and Comparisons

 

  24 Port Models 48 Port Models
Description MS350-24X MS355-24X2 MS390-24UX MS350-48FP MS355-48X2 MS390-48UX2
1GbE RJ45 16 - - 48 24 -
mGbE RJ45 8 24 24 - 24

48
10GbE SFP+ 4 4 Modular 4 4 Modular
40GbE QSFP+ n/a 2 Modular - 2 Modular
Hardware Stack Port 2x 40G 2x 100G 2x 120G 2x 40G 2x 100G 2x 120G
Management Interface 1 1 1 1 1 1
Hot Swap PS Yes, Dual Yes, Dual Yes, Dual Yes, Dual Yes, Dual Yes, Dual
Hot Swap Fans Yes, 2x Yes, 3x Yes, 3x Yes, 2x Yes, 3x Yes, 3x
Layer 3 Routing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UPoE/802.3bt Capable Yes, 740W Yes, 740W Yes, 560W No, 740W(only PoE/PoE+) Yes, 740W Yes, 645W
Max Switching Capacity 176 Gbps 640 Gbps 640 Gbps 176 Gbps 688 Gbps 640 Gbp
Max Stacking Bandwidth 160 Gbps 400 Gbps 480 Gbps 160 Gbps 400 Gbps 480 Gbps

 

Technical Breakdown   

 

Interfaces Specifications 

 

Model Interfaces

Uplink 10/40GbE 

(SFP+, QSFP+)

 120G Hardware Stack Port

Dedicated Management 

Interface

PoE/ UPoE 

Capabilities
MS390-24-HW 24 x 1GbE RJ45 Modular 2 1 n/a
MS390-24P-HW 24 x 1GbE RJ45 Modular 2 1 PoE
MS390-24U-HW 24 x 1GbE RJ45 Modular 2 1 UPoE/802.3bt
MS390-24UX-HW 24 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ45 Modular 2 1 UPoE/802.3bt
MS390-48-HW 48 x 1GbE RJ45 Modular 2 1 n/a
MS390-48P-HW 48 x 1GbE RJ45 Modular 2 1 PoE
MS390-48U-HW 48 x 1GbE RJ45 Modular 2 1 UPoE/802.3bt
MS390-48UX-HW

36 x 100M/1G/2.5G +

12 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G

 Modular 2 1 UPoE/802.3bt
MS390-48UX2-HW 48 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G Modular 2 1 UPoE/802.3bt

 

All models are available with modular uplinks that have been listed under the Accessories list. For supported SFP modules please refer the SFP Datasheet.

Cabling Best Practices for Multi-Gigabit operations: While Category-5e cables can support multigigabit data rates upto 2.5/5 Gbps, external factors such as noise, alien crosstalk coupled with longer cable/cable bundle lengths can impede reliable link operation. Noise can originate from cable bundling, RFI, cable movement, lightning, power surges and other transient event. It is recommended to use Category-6a cabling for reliable multigigabit operations as it mitigates alien crosstalk by design.

Physical Specifications

 

Model

Dimensions (h x w x d)

W/ Default Power Supply

 Weight Mount Type Hot Swap Fans Operating Temperature  Humidity
MS390-24-HW

1.73” x 17.5” x17.7”

(4.4 x 44.5 x 44.9cm)

 16.03 lb (7.27 kg) 1U Rack Mount Yes, 3x -5°C to 45°C 5 to 90%
MS390-24P-HW

1.73” x 17.5” x17.7”

(4.4 x 44.5 x 44.9cm)

 16.33 lb (7.4 kg) 1U Rack Mount Yes, 3x -5°C to 45°C 5 to 90%
MS390-24U-HW

1.73” x 17.5” x 19.2”

(4.4 x 44.5 x 44.8cm)

 16.63 lb (7.54 kg) 1U Rack Mount Yes, 3x -5°C to 45°C 5 to 90%
MS390-24UX-HW

1.73” x 17.5” x 20.2”

(4.4 x 44.5 x 51.3cm)

 18.18 lb (8.25 kg) 1U Rack Mount Yes, 3x -5°C to 45°C 5 to 90%
MS390-48-HW

1.73” x 17.5” x17.7”

(4.4 x 44.5 x 44.9cm)

 16.43 lb (7.45 kg) 1U Rack Mount Yes, 3x -5°C to 45°C 5 to 90%
MS390-48P-HW

1.73” x 17.5” x17.7”

(4.4 x 44.5 x 44.9cm)

 16.73 lb (7.59 kg) 1U Rack Mount Yes, 3x -5°C to 45°C 5 to 90%
MS390-48U-HW

1.73” x 17.5” x 19.2”

(4.4 x 44.5 x 48.8cm)

 17.03 lb (7.72 kg) 1U Rack Mount Yes, 3x -5°C to 45°C 5 to 90%
MS390-48UX-HW

1.73” x 17.5” x 22.2”

(4.4 x 44.5 x 56.4cm)

 20.50 lb (9.34 kg) 1U Rack Mount Yes, 3x -5°C to 45°C 5 to 90%
MS390-48UX2-HW

1.73” x 17.5” x 22.2”

(4.4 x 44.5 x 56.4cm)

 20.05 lb (9.09 kg) 1U Rack Mount Yes, 3x -5°C to 45°C 5 to 90%

 

Performance

Model

 Switching Capacity Stacking Bandwidth Forwarding rate
MS390-24-HW 208 Gbps 480 Gbps 154.76 Mpps
MS390-24P-HW 208 Gbps 480 Gbps 154.76 Mpps
MS390-24U-HW 208 Gbps 480 Gbps 154.76 Mpps
MS390-24UX-HW 640 Gbps 480 Gbps 476.19 Mpps
MS390-48-HW 256 Gbps 480 Gbps 190.48 Mpps
MS390-48P-HW 256 Gbps 480 Gbps 190.48 Mpps
MS390-48U-HW 256 Gbps 480 Gbps 190.48 Mpps
MS390-48UX-HW 580 Gbps 480 Gbps 431.54 Mpps
MS390-48UX2-HW 640 Gbps 480 Gbps 476.19 Mpps

 

Power Options and Specifications

Model

 Default Power Supply Hot Swap Power Supply Available PoE W/ Primary PS Max Available PoE W/ Secondary PS***

Power Load

(idle/max)
MS390-24-HW MA-PWR-350WAC** Yes, Dual n/a n/a 79.2 / 99 W
MS390-24P-HW MA-PWR-715WAC** Yes, Dual 445W 720W 84.1 / 554.4 W
MS390-24U-HW MA-PWR-1100WAC Yes, Dual 830W 1440W 85.4 / 990.3 W
MS390-24UX-HW MA-PWR-1100WAC Yes, Dual 560W 1440W 162.7 / 809.9 W
MS390-48-HW MA-PWR-350WAC** Yes, Dual n/a n/a 83.9 / 109.9 W
MS390-48P-HW MA-PWR-715WAC** Yes, Dual 437W 1152W 92.6 / 555 W
MS390-48U-HW MA-PWR-1100WAC Yes, Dual 822W 1800W 145 / 844.9 W
MS390-48UX-HW MA-PWR-1100WAC Yes, Dual 490W 1590W 218.5 / 785.5 W
MS390-48UX2-HW MA-PWR-1100WAC Yes, Dual 645W 1745W 157.9 / 843.8 W

** Upgrade options to 715W and 1100W PSU are available.

*** The PoE values are provided considering the secondary PS to be the default power supply of  the respective model.

Note: For Japan, the recommendation is to deploy the switch with 200V+ outlets. The 1100WAC power supply will not operate on 100V. Please reference Table 13. AC Power Cords for the appropriate 250VAC power cable.

 

PSU configuration and PoE budgets

Model

Primary PSU

PoE 

With 350W Secondary PSU

With 715W Secondary PSU

With 1100W Secondary PSU

MS390-24P

 MA-PWR-715WAC 445W 720W 2 720W 2 720W 2
MA-PWR-1100WAC 1 720W 2 720W 2 720W 2 720W 2
MS390-24U MA-PWR-1100WAC 830W 1180W 2 1440W 2 1440W 2
MS390-24UX MA-PWR-1100WAC 560W 910W 1275W 1440W 2

MS390-48P

 MA-PWR-715WAC 437W 787W 1152W 1440W 2
MA-PWR-1100WAC 1 822W 1172W 1440W 2 1440W 2
MS390-48U MA-PWR-1100WAC 822W 1172W 1537W 1800W 3
MS390-48UX MA-PWR-1100WAC 490W 840W 1205W 1590W
MS390-48UX2 MA-PWR-1100WAC 645W 995W 1360W 1745W

 1 Using upgraded power supply option.
 2 Limited by port density and per-port PoE capacity.
 3  Limited by design.

What's included 

Model Package Contents
MS390-24-HW 1 x Power Supply (MA-PWR-350WAC), Rack mount brackets and screw kit, 3 x Pre-Installed Fans, Cable guide
MS390-24P-HW 1 x Power Supply (MA-PWR-715WAC), Rack mount brackets and screw kit, 3 x Pre-Installed Fans, Cable guide
MS390-24U-HW 1 x Power Supply (MA-PWR-1100WAC), Rack mount brackets and screw kit, 3 x Pre-Installed Fans, Cable guide
MS390-24UX-HW 1 x Power Supply (MA-PWR-1100WAC), Rack mount brackets and screw kit, 3 x Pre-Installed Fans, Cable guide
MS390-48-HW 1 x Power Supply (MA-PWR-350WAC), Rack mount brackets and screw kit, 3 x Pre-Installed Fans, Cable guide
MS390-48P-HW 1 x Power Supply (MA-PWR-715WAC), Rack mount brackets and screw kit, 3 x Pre-Installed Fans, Cable guide
MS390-48U-HW 1 x Power Supply (MA-PWR-1100WAC), Rack mount brackets and screw kit, 3 x Pre-Installed Fans, Cable guide
MS390-48UX-HW 1 x Power Supply (MA-PWR-1100WAC), Rack mount brackets and screw kit, 3 x Pre-Installed Fans, Cable guide
MS390-48UX2-HW 1 x Power Supply (MA-PWR-1100WAC), Rack mount brackets and screw kit, 3 x Pre-Installed Fans, Cable guide

 

Optional Accessories

Accessory Description  Supported Models
MA-PWR-350WAC 350W AC Power Supply MS390-24-HW, MS390-48-HW
MA-PWR-715WAC 715W AC Power Supply All Models
MA-PWR-1100WAC 1100W AC Power Supply All Models
MA-MOD-2X40G 2 x 40G Uplink Module All Models
MA-MOD-4X10G * 4 x 10G Uplink Module All Models
MA-MOD-8X10G 8 x 10G Uplink Module All Models
MA-CBL-120G-50CM Meraki 120G Stacking Cable, 0.5 Meter All Models
MA-CBL-120G-1M Meraki 120G Stacking Cable, 1 Meter All Models
MA-CBL-120G-3M Meraki 120G Stacking Cable, 3 Meter All Models
MA-CBL-SPWR-30CM Meraki MS390 30CM StackPower Cable All Models
MA-CBL-SPWR-150CM Meraki MS390 150CM StackPower Cable All Models
MA-FAN-16K2 System Fan All Models
MA-RCKMNT Meraki MS390 Rack Mount Kit All Models

* MA-MOD-4X10G reached end-of-sale on November 1, 2021. Please refer to its end-of-sale announcement for further details.

Regulations and Compliance

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Certifications

FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A, ICES-003 Class A, CISPR22 Class A, CNS13438, EN 300 386 V1.6.1,  EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, KN 32, TCVN 7189 Class A, EN 55032 , CISPR 32 Class A, V-2/2015.04, V-3/2015.04, VCCI-CISPR 32 Class A, CISPR24, EN 300 386 V1.6.1, EN 55024, KN35, TCVN 7317
Safety 

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1
Environmental Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Warranty Full lifetime hardware warranty with next-day advanced replacement included

 

MTBF Rating 

Model

 MTBF at 25°C
MS390-24-HW

314,790
MS390-24P-HW

299,000
MS390-24U-HW

238,410
MS390-24UX-HW

214,760
MS390-48-HW

305,870
MS390-48P-HW

277,770
MS390-48U-HW

227,410
MS390-48UX-HW

202,160
MS390-48UX2-HW

198,647

 

Installation Guide

For instructions on how to install and configure the MS390 series switch please refer the MS390 Series Installation Guide