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• Try switching cables, or testing your cable on another device

If your switch still does not connect, the following link may be useful, depending on your issue:

Troubleshooting an MS

Switch

Reference

https://documentation.meraki.com/MS

for additional information and troubleshooting tips.

If you are still experiencing hardware issues, please contact Cisco Meraki support by logging in to dashboard and using
the

Help

option near the top of the page, then opening and email case or calling using the contact information on that

page.

Bringing your Stack Online

MS355 switches can be connected in a physical stack using dedicated stacking ports and cables. Configuration steps
and additional information about stacking can be found in our

Switch Stacking Article

.

Warranty

MS Warranty coverage periods are as follows:

MS355

Lifetime

MS
Accessories

1 Year

The following are considered accessories:

SFP Modules, twinax/SFP+ cables, stacking cables, all mounting kits and stands,
antennas, interface modules, additional power cords, PoE injectors

Note

: The above table is a general guideline for warranty terms and is not final. Warranty terms are subject to printed

warranty information on the relevant online Meraki data sheets.

If your Cisco Meraki device fails and the problem cannot be resolved by troubleshooting, contact support to address the
issue. Once support determines that the device is in a failed state, they can process an RMA and send out a
replacement device free of charge. In most circumstances, the RMA will include a pre-paid shipping label so the faulty
equipment can be returned.

In order to initiate a hardware replacement for non-functioning hardware that is under warranty, you must have access to
the original packaging the hardware was shipped in. The original hardware packaging includes device serial number and

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Summary of Contents for MERAKI MS355 Series

Page 1: ...ection on our documentation website Product Overview Physical Specifications MS355 24X MS355 24X2 MS355 48X MS355 48X2 1Gbe RJ45 16 32 24 mGbe RJ45 8 24 16 24 10Gbe SFP 4 4 4 4 40Gbe QSFP 2 2 2 2 100G Hardware Stack Port 2 2 2 2 Dedicated Mgmt Interface 1 1 1 1 UPoE Capable Yes 740W Yes 740W Yes 740W Yes 740W Hot Swap Power Supply Yes Dual Yes Dual Yes Dual Yes Dual Hot Swap Fans Yes 3x Yes 3x Yes...

Page 2: ...mperature 4 F 158 F 20 C 70 C 4 F 158 F 20 C 70 C 4 F 158 F 20 C 70 C 4 F 158 F 20 C 70 C Humidity 5 to 95 5 to 95 5 to 95 5 to 95 Mounting 1U Rack Mount 1U Rack Mount 1U Rack Mount 1U Rack Mount Product View and Physical Features Front Panel MS355 24X Series Front Panel MS355 24X2 Series Front Panel MS355 48X Series Front Panel MS355 48X2 Series Front Panel Back Panel MS355 Series Back Panel 2 ...

Page 3: ...white Firmware upgrade in process Solid white Switch is fully operational and connected to the Meraki cloud Off Switch does not have power 2 Switch Ports Off No client connected Solid orange 10 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps on SFP Solid green 1000 2500 5000 10000 Mbps 10000 Mbps on SFP Additionally there is a RESTORE button available on the back panel Insert a paperclip if a restore is required A brief momen...

Page 4: ...Active and operational 5 Redundant Power Supplies Green Active and functional power supplies Power cords may be ordered separately Equipment is to be used only in a restricted access location and installed operated only by trained service personnel Package Contents In addition to the MS switch the following are provided mounting kit provided with 1U models only 4 post Rack Mount Kit includes US 12...

Page 5: ...s rated not greater than 15 A 125 Vac or 10A 240 Vac Please only power the device with the provided power cables to ensure regulatory compliance Pre install Preparation You should complete the following steps before going on site to perform an installation Configure your Dashboard Network The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add a switch to your network For detailed inst...

Page 6: ...ress All switches must be assigned routable IP addresses These IP addresses can be dynamically assigned via DHCP or statically assigned Dynamic Assignment When using DHCP the DHCP server should be configured to assign a static IP address for each MAC address belonging to a Meraki switch Other features of the network such as 802 1X authentication may rely on the property that the switches have stat...

Page 7: ...es of the Meraki switches Please consult the documentation for the DHCP server to configure DHCP reservations Installation Instructions Note Each MS355 comes with an instruction pamphlet within the box This pamphlet contains detailed step by step guides and images to assist in the physical install of the switch 1 Install the mounting cage nuts in the rack being used for the switch 2 Separate the ra...

Page 8: ...3 Attach the rack mount rail to the sides of the switch 4 Insert the rack mount rail into the rack mount rail channel 8 ...

Page 9: ...5 Attach the switch face plate to the cage nuts on the rack 6 Secure the rack mount rail to the rack mount rail channel 9 ...

Page 10: ...supply unit 8 Optional Install additional SFP QSFP or QSFP28 units as needed depending on the compatibility of your model Basic Troubleshooting The following steps can be used for troubleshooting basic connectivity issues with your switch Reset the switch Factory reset the switch by holding the factory reset button for 5 seconds 10 ...

Page 11: ...MS355 Lifetime MS Accessories 1 Year The following are considered accessories SFP Modules twinax SFP cables stacking cables all mounting kits and stands antennas interface modules additional power cords PoE injectors Note The above table is a general guideline for warranty terms and is not final Warranty terms are subject to printed warranty information on the relevant online Meraki data sheets If...

Page 12: ...estic use The equipment is intended for operation without the constant presence of maintenance personnel The equipment is subject to installation and maintenance by specialists with the appropriate qualifications sufficient specialized knowledge and skills Rules and conditions for the sale of equipment are determined by the terms of contracts concluded by Cisco or authorized Cisco partners with eq...

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