Cisco Meraki MX85 Security and SD-WAN Appliance — 1 Gbps Firewall, 4 WAN / 10 LAN Ports, Refurbished
Warranty: Lifetime
Gigabit firewall and SD-WAN for a mid-size branch, with copper and SFP uplinks — managed from the cloud
Cisco Meraki MX85-HW — cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance
→ License not included. The MX85 needs an active Meraki license to pass traffic. Budget for the license alongside the hardware.
Part Number: MX85-HW
SKU: MX85-HW-R
Description: Meraki MX85 cloud-managed security appliance, hardware only
The MX85 is a cloud-managed firewall and SD-WAN appliance, configured from the Meraki Dashboard. It handles stateful firewall, site-to-site Auto VPN, client VPN and SD-WAN path selection; advanced security features depend on the license tier.
Meraki license required. Meraki hardware runs only with an active Meraki license, sold separately. The unit must also be released from any previous owner's Dashboard organization before you can claim it; we confirm that before shipping.
Which One Do I Need?
| Model | Firewall throughput | Positioning |
|---|---|---|
| MX85 — this listing | 1 Gbps | Medium branch |
| MX95 | 3 Gbps | Large branch, 10G uplinks |
-HW means hardware only. The license is a separate part number (Enterprise, Advanced Security or SD-WAN Plus).
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MX85-HW |
| Stateful firewall throughput | 1 Gbps |
| WAN ports | 4: 2x 1G SFP + 2x 1G RJ-45 (one PoE+ capable) |
| LAN ports | 10: 8x 1G RJ-45 + 2x 1G SFP |
| Management | Cloud (Meraki Dashboard) |
| License | Required, sold separately |
| Weight | 8.2 lb per Meraki |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Warranty | Lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec |
Source: Cisco Meraki MX data sheets.
Good to Know
- Released from prior org. We confirm the unit is unclaimed before it ships.
- Throughput depends on features. Meraki publishes separate figures for firewall, VPN and advanced security.
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Appliance?
Your site needs about 1 Gbps of firewall throughput. You use, or plan to use, the Meraki Dashboard. You will buy a matching MX85 license.
Availability
Refurbished and tested · Ships from Resilient Tec in Knoxville, TN · Free standard shipping on US orders.
We confirm stock and lead time with you before an order ships. Need the license too? We can quote hardware and license together. Request a quote →
Warranty: lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec — not a manufacturer term. When something fails you reach a named seller in the US, not a ticket queue.
You Might Also Need
- MX85-HW-R / MX95-HW-R — the next size up or down
- Cisco Meraki MR76 — Meraki outdoor Wi-Fi 6
- Cisco GLC-LH-SMD — 1G SFP for the fiber ports
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Cisco Meraki MX85 Security and SD-WAN Appliance — 1 Gbps Firewall, 4 WAN / 10 LAN Ports, Refurbished
Gigabit firewall and SD-WAN for a mid-size branch, with copper and SFP uplinks — managed from the cloud
Cisco Meraki MX85-HW — cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance
→ License not included. The MX85 needs an active Meraki license to pass traffic. Budget for the license alongside the hardware.
Part Number: MX85-HW
SKU: MX85-HW-R
Description: Meraki MX85 cloud-managed security appliance, hardware only
The MX85 is a cloud-managed firewall and SD-WAN appliance, configured from the Meraki Dashboard. It handles stateful firewall, site-to-site Auto VPN, client VPN and SD-WAN path selection; advanced security features depend on the license tier.
Meraki license required. Meraki hardware runs only with an active Meraki license, sold separately. The unit must also be released from any previous owner's Dashboard organization before you can claim it; we confirm that before shipping.
Which One Do I Need?
| Model | Firewall throughput | Positioning |
|---|---|---|
| MX85 — this listing | 1 Gbps | Medium branch |
| MX95 | 3 Gbps | Large branch, 10G uplinks |
-HW means hardware only. The license is a separate part number (Enterprise, Advanced Security or SD-WAN Plus).
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MX85-HW |
| Stateful firewall throughput | 1 Gbps |
| WAN ports | 4: 2x 1G SFP + 2x 1G RJ-45 (one PoE+ capable) |
| LAN ports | 10: 8x 1G RJ-45 + 2x 1G SFP |
| Management | Cloud (Meraki Dashboard) |
| License | Required, sold separately |
| Weight | 8.2 lb per Meraki |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Warranty | Lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec |
Source: Cisco Meraki MX data sheets.
Good to Know
- Released from prior org. We confirm the unit is unclaimed before it ships.
- Throughput depends on features. Meraki publishes separate figures for firewall, VPN and advanced security.
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Appliance?
Your site needs about 1 Gbps of firewall throughput. You use, or plan to use, the Meraki Dashboard. You will buy a matching MX85 license.
Availability
Refurbished and tested · Ships from Resilient Tec in Knoxville, TN · Free standard shipping on US orders.
We confirm stock and lead time with you before an order ships. Need the license too? We can quote hardware and license together. Request a quote →
Warranty: lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec — not a manufacturer term. When something fails you reach a named seller in the US, not a ticket queue.
You Might Also Need
- MX85-HW-R / MX95-HW-R — the next size up or down
- Cisco Meraki MR76 — Meraki outdoor Wi-Fi 6
- Cisco GLC-LH-SMD — 1G SFP for the fiber ports