MX95/105 Datasheet
By Amon Stinson, Don Vo and Simarbir Singh
The network performance benchmarks listed in the KB are target numbers based on initial testing and can change on further testing.
Overview
The Meraki MX95/105 is an enterprise security appliance designed for distributed deployments that require remote administration across Medium branch environments. It is ideal for network administrators who demand both ease of deployment and a state-of-the-art feature set. The Meraki dashboard allows for simple and easy deployment of the MX95/105 with minimal preconfiguration in almost any location.
Includes 4x dedicated WAN uplinks, 2x 10G SFP+ ports, and 2x RJ45 2.5G mGig ports. The LAN ports include 4x RJ45 1 GbE ports and 2x SFP+ 10G ports. The MX95/105 is ready for deployment in a variety of enterprise environments. MX95/105 appliances provide the following features:
Features
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Interfaces
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2x SFP+ / 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports dedicated for the WAN uplink
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1x RJ45 / 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port dedicated for the WAN uplink
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1x RJ45 / 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE+ capabilities dedicated for the WAN uplink
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4x RJ45 / 1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
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2x SFP+ / 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
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1x RJ45 management port for local status page access
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1x USB 3.0 port
Context and Comparisons
| MX85 | MX95 | MX105 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # of WAN uplinks | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Stateful firewall throughput | 1 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 3 Gbps |
| Maximum VPN throughput | 500 Mbps | 800 Mbps | 1 Gbps |
| Advanced security throughput |
700 Mbps |
2 Gbps |
2.5 Gbps |
| PoE Capabilities |
Yes, 1x RJ45 / 1 Gigabit Ethernet port (WAN) |
Yes, 1x RJ45 / 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port (WAN) |
Yes, 1x RJ45 / 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port (WAN) |
Note: MX85/95/105 supports PoE+ on GbE Port 4. For more information on the behavior of WAN ports, please see WAN behavior on MX75/85/95/105
Technical Breakdown
WAN Interface
| MX85 | MX95/105 |
| 2x dedicated 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP 2x dedicated 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
2x dedicated 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ 2x dedicated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
Note: The MX firmware currently supports a maximum of two active WAN uplinks. For more information about the interface behaviors, please refer to our WAN behavior on MX75/85/95/105 documentation and MultiWAN_Backup_Uplink.
LAN Interface
| MX85 | MX95/105 |
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8x dedicated 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 2x dedicated 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP |
4x dedicated 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 2x dedicated 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ |
Throughput and Capabilities
| MX85 | MX95 | MX105 | |
| Recommended use case |
Small to medium branch with up to 250 users |
Mid to large enterprise locations with 500 users |
Mid to large enterprise locations with 750 users |
| Max site-to-site VPN throughput | 500 Mbps | 800 Mbps | 1 Gbps |
| Max concurrent site-to-site VPN tunnels | 200 | 500 | 1000 |
| Max stateful firewall throughput | 1 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 3 Gbps |
| Max throughput with all advanced security features | 700 Mbps | 2 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Physical
| MX85 | MX-95 | MX105 | |
| Mount Type | Rack mount | Rack mount | Rack mount |
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Dimensions (h x d x w) |
1.7 x 9.8 x 19 (in) 43.8 x 250 x 484.6 (mm) |
1.73 x 11.23 x 19 (in) 44 x 285.2 x 484.6 (mm) |
1.73 x 12.4 x 19 (in) 44 x 315 x 484.6 (mm) |
| Weight |
8.2 lb (3.7 kg) |
6.99 lbs (3.17 kg) |
10.74 lbs (4.87 kg) 2 fans and 2 PSUs inserted |
| Input operating voltage |
90-264 VAC (47-63 Hz) |
100-127 VAC, 200-240 VAC (50/60 Hz) |
100-127 VAC, 200-240 VAC (50/60 Hz) |
| PSU model number | N/A | N/A |
Removable MA-PWR-150 W AC |
| Power load (idle/max) | 12 W / 55 W | 42 W/ 109 W | 53 W/ 123 W |
| Operating temperature |
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) |
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) |
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% | 5% to 95% | 5% to 95% |
Accessories
| Accessory | Description |
| MA-PWR-150WAC | 1x Meraki MX105 power supply unit (PSU) |
| MA-PWR-CORD-US | 1x AC power cable, U.S. plug |
| MA-PWR-CORD-EU | 1x AC power cable, EU plug |
| MA-PWR-CORD-UK | 1x AC power cable, UK plug |
| MA-PWR-CORD-AU | 1x AC power cable, AU plug |
| MA-PWR-CORD-BR | 1X AC power cable, BR plug |
| MA-RCKMNT-KIT-1 | Optional: Rack mount screws kit. (Not included with MX95 and MX105) |
Compatible Fiber Transceiver Modules
The Cisco Meraki MX95 and MX105 supports pluggable optics for high-speed backbone connections between wiring closets or to aggregation switches. Meraki offers several standards-based Gigabit and 10 Gigabit pluggable modules. Each appliance has also been tested for compatibility with several third party modules.
| Product ID | Fiber Type |
| MA-SFP-1GB-SX | Multi-mode fiber (MMF) |
| MA-SFP-1GB-LX10 | Single-mode fiber (SMF) |
| MA-SFP-1GB-TX | N/A (RJ45 copper SFP) |
| MA-SFP-10GB-SR | Multi-mode fiber (MMF) |
| MA-SFP-10GB-LR | Single-mode fiber (SMF) |
| MA-SFP-10GB-LRM | Single-mode fiber (SMF) |
| MA-SFP-10GB-LRM | Multi-mode fiber (MMF) |
| MA-SFP-10GB-ER | Single-moder fiber (SMF) |
| MA-SFP-10GB-ZR | Single-mode fiber (SMF) |
Direct Attach
| Product ID | Description |
| MA-CBL-TA-1M | 10 GSFP+Cu, 1 m passive twinax |
| MA-CBL-TA-3M | 10 GSFP+Cu, 3 m passive twinax |
Note: Please refer to the Meraki SFP datasheet for additional information about the SFP accessories
Warranty
Troubleshooting
Common Event Log Messages
Common event logs exist for wired events. As such, no specific MX95/105 event log entries are required at this time.
For more general information about navigating the Event Log and the types of Events that could be expected please check out our Event Log documentation.