Cisco Meraki MX85-HW is the exact ordering identifier covered here, in the MX85 range. The reviewed specification records firewall throughput: 1 Gbps maximum stateful firewall; ipsec vpn throughput: 1 Gbps maximum site-to-site VPN; ngfw / app-control throughput: 1 Gbps maximum NGFW detection. Use this guide to decide what to include in a configuration request, rather than treating similar model numbers as interchangeable.
Specifications that define this model
The values below retain the source qualifiers. A missing field is not evidence that a capability is included or absent.
| Specification | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput | 1 Gbps maximum stateful firewall |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 1 Gbps maximum site-to-site VPN |
| NGFW / app-control throughput | 1 Gbps maximum NGFW detection |
| Interfaces | WAN: 2 x 1G SFP, 2 x 1G RJ-45; LAN: 8 x 1G RJ-45, 2 x 1G SFP |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Segment | Branch / SMB |
| Security subscriptions | Meraki licensing required; security features depend on the selected licence tier. |
How to evaluate this exact configuration
Network interfaces
Network interfaces for MX85-HW: WAN: 2 x 1G SFP, 2 x 1G RJ-45; LAN: 8 x 1G RJ-45, 2 x 1G SFP. Draw the WAN, LAN, management and resilience connections before ordering optics or cables. Check the hardware reference for any shared-port arrangements.
Published inspection rating
Published inspection rating for MX85-HW: 1 Gbps maximum NGFW detection. Keep the traffic mix, packet size, enabled services and software-version qualifiers with the rating. This is a manufacturer figure, not a benchmark performed by technix.guru or a promise for a particular workload.
VPN sizing
VPN sizing for MX85-HW: 1 Gbps maximum site-to-site VPN. Size encrypted traffic separately from inspected internet traffic. Tunnel count, users and inspection policy need their own design checks; a throughput number does not establish them.
Installation format
Installation format for MX85-HW: 1U rack. Check rack or desk space, power feeds, airflow and the accessories actually supplied. A family photograph does not establish the contents of the exact ordering code.
Compare nearby ordering codes
| Model | Interfaces | Form factor | NGFW / app-control throughput |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX85-HW | WAN: 2 x 1G SFP, 2 x 1G RJ-45; LAN: 8 x 1G RJ-45, 2 x 1G SFP | 1U rack | 1 Gbps maximum NGFW detection |
| MX75-HW | WAN: 1 x 1G SFP, 2 x 1G RJ-45; LAN: 10 x 1G RJ-45 | Desktop | 1 Gbps maximum NGFW detection |
These are specification comparisons, not statements that the models are drop-in replacements. Compare the configuration limits before choosing an alternative.
MX75-HW manufacturer reference
Questions before you request a quote
Which product does MX85-HW identify?
It identifies Cisco Meraki MX85 branch security appliance. Keep MX85-HW on the requirement and quote; a family name alone does not fix the ordering configuration.
What should I check before ordering MX85-HW?
Start with the specification and configuration checks above, then state the quantity, destination and intended connections or platform. Ask for the exact contents of the offered configuration and identify every proposed substitution separately.
Build a clear requirement
Specify MX85-HW, quantity and delivery country, then add the configuration information discussed above. Keep accessories and any accepted alternative as separate lines. Request current pricing and availability rather than relying on an article for live commercial information.
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For the wider selection process, read the related buying guide.
Sources and scope
Document and identifier checks: 2026-10-17. Prepared from manufacturer documentation and the catalogue's recorded specifications; no hands-on benchmark is claimed. Confirm destination-specific options and configuration eligibility against the source documents. Prices, stock, delivery dates and coverage terms are not established by this guide.