About the MX100-HW
The MX100-HW is a rack-mount Meraki MX for a large branch, managed from the Meraki Dashboard. It handles 750 Mbps of firewall traffic and 650 Mbps with advanced security services on, supports up to 250 VPN sessions, and is sized for up to 500 clients.
It has nine GbE ports and two GbE SFP ports, and its LAN 2 port can be set as a second WAN, for two internet links. A USB port takes an approved 3G/4G card for cellular failover, and a 1 TB hard drive is used for web caching. It mounts in 1U of rack space and runs on 100–220 V AC.
The SFP ports take the MA-SFP-1GB-SX for multimode fiber or the MA-SFP-1GB-TX for RJ45 copper. Each is a GbE module, matching the port speed.
What’s included
- MX100-HW security and SD-WAN appliance, managed from the Meraki Dashboard
Sold separately
- SFP modules for the two SFP ports, such as the MA-SFP-1GB-SX or MA-SFP-1GB-TX
Not sure which model fits? Call (984) 225-1600 or request a quote and we’ll answer the same business day.
MX100-HW specifications
| Throughput and sizing | Firewall 750 Mbps; advanced security services 650 Mbps; up to 250 VPN sessions; recommended for a large branch with up to 500 clients |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 9× GbE + 2× GbE SFP; LAN 2 port configurable as LAN or WAN (up to 2 WAN connections) |
| Storage | 1 TB hard drive for web caching |
| Cellular and Wi-Fi | USB 2.0 port for approved 3G/4G cards (failover) |
| Power | 100–220 V AC, 50/60 Hz; load 30 W idle / 55 W max |
| Form factor | 1U rack mount; 19.0 × 10.0 × 1.75 in. (483 × 254 × 44 mm); 9 lb (4.1 kg) |
| Management | Meraki Dashboard (cloud-managed) |
Compatible parts
| Transceivers | ||
|---|---|---|
| MA-SFP-1GB-SX | 1 GbE SFP SX fiber module, 1000BASE-SX | $252.69 |
| MA-SFP-1GB-TX | 1 GbE SFP RJ45 copper module, 1000BASE-T | $219.49 |
Newer model: MX95-HW
Common questions
How many WAN connections does the MX100 support?
Two. The LAN 2 port can be set as a second WAN port, and a USB port takes an approved 3G/4G card for cellular failover.
What are the two SFP ports for?
GbE connections over fiber or copper, using an SFP module such as the MA-SFP-1GB-SX or MA-SFP-1GB-TX.
How large a site is the MX100 for?
A large branch with up to 500 clients, at up to 750 Mbps of firewall traffic.

