Meraki Enterprise for MX85-HW + Support – 10 Year Subscription License (1 License)

Designed for modern enterprises that demand robust, cloud-managed security and seamless connectivity, Meraki Enterprise for MX85-HW + Support delivers a full 10-year subscription license tied to the MX85 hardware. This license ensures you stay current with firmware updates, security enhancements, and ongoing technical support, all delivered through the Meraki cloud dashboard. With a single 1-license package, organizations gain predictable total cost of ownership, simplified license management, and the confidence that their edge device remains fully supported across a decade of deployment. Whether you’re building a multi-site campus, supporting branch offices, or extending a secure edge to remote locations, this SKU is engineered to scale with your network while keeping administration straightforward and transparent.

• Long-term value with a 10-year license: This subscription grants access to Meraki firmware updates, security enhancements, and product features for a full decade, reducing the need for frequent renewals and providing steadier budgeting. The 10-year term is designed for enterprises pursuing predictable operating costs while maintaining up-to-date protection and performance across all MX85 deployments.
• Cloud-managed security through the Meraki Dashboard: Centralized configuration, monitoring, and reporting come from the cloud-based Meraki Dashboard. This enables you to provision, manage, and scale MX85 devices across multiple sites from a single pane of glass, with real-time analytics, intuitive policy controls, and automated alerting that helps you stay ahead of threats and performance bottlenecks.
• Comprehensive security and networking features: The MX85 hardware, paired with the Meraki Enterprise license, delivers a robust set of security capabilities including a next-generation firewall, site-to-site VPN, intrusion prevention, content filtering, and seamless threat response. You’ll also get advanced visibility into traffic flows, application usage, and device health, so you can optimize performance without sacrificing protection.
• Scalability, simplicity, and license flexibility: The licensing model is designed to grow with your network. With a single 1-license entitlement attached to the MX85 hardware, you can expand capacity across sites and adjust policies centrally via the dashboard. Licensing remains straightforward, reducing administrative overhead and enabling easier onboarding of new sites, users, or remote locations.
• Inclusive support and updates for peace of mind: The subscription includes Meraki support and ongoing software updates as part of the 10-year term. This means access to technical help, firmware upgrades, security advisories, and feature enhancements, ensuring your MX85 edge remains protected and capable in a changing threat landscape.

Technical Details of Meraki Enterprise for MX85-HW + Support - Subscription License - 1 License - 10 Year

• License Type: Subscription License. Detaches from perpetual purchase models and ties the right to use Meraki software and cloud services to an ongoing term with support and updates.
• License Term: 10 Years. The entitlement remains active for a decade, covering firmware updates, security enhancements, and access to Meraki cloud features during that period.
• License Count: 1 License. Valid for a single MX85-HW device, providing managed licensing for the specified hardware unit within your Meraki organization.
• Device Coverage: MX85-HW. The license applies to the MX85 edge device and its associated management within the Meraki dashboard environment.
• Access and Updates: Includes access to the Meraki Cloud Dashboard, cloud-based management, and automatic firmware and feature updates during the term.
• Support: Meraki Support is included as part of the subscription. This encompasses access to technical assistance, guidance on configuration, and ongoing product reliability improvements.
• Renewal and Transfer: Renewal is required to maintain ongoing access to updates and support beyond the 10-year term. Licenses are associated with the Meraki account and device; transfers or reassignments follow Meraki’s license transfer policies and account procedures.
• Compatibility: Specifically designed for MX85-HW, with features and services optimized for edge security, VPN connectivity, and cloud management at scale.

How to Install Meraki Enterprise for MX85-HW + Support

• Prepare the MX85 hardware and network: Ensure the MX85 appliance is properly installed, powered on, and connected to the internet. Confirm you have access to the Meraki Dashboard and the organization where the device will be managed.
• Sign in to the Meraki Dashboard and prepare the license: Log in to your Meraki Organization, locate the Licenses section, and verify the 1-license entitlement for the MX85. If required, enter the license key or attach the license to the device in your inventory.
• Adopt the MX85 into your network: In the Meraki Dashboard, add the MX85 to the appropriate network and initiate the adoption process to bring the device under centralized management. This step enables cloud-based configuration and monitoring.
• Apply the 10-year subscription to the device: Once the MX85 is adopted, ensure the 10-year subscription license is associated with the device within the dashboard. Verify that the license status shows as active and that the term is set to 10 years.
• Configure core policies and connectivity: Establish essential settings such as WAN interfaces, VPN (site-to-site or client VPN if needed), firewall rules, and basic content filtering. Leverage Meraki templates or policy profiles to streamline deployment across multiple sites.
• Validate monitoring and ongoing management: Check device health, connectivity, and performance dashboards. Set up alerts for link outages, VPN status, and security threats. Confirm that firmware updates and security advisories are being delivered as part of the 10-year term.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What does the 10-year Meraki Enterprise license include? A: It includes access to Meraki firmware updates, security enhancements, cloud-based management via the Meraki Dashboard, and Meraki technical support for the full 10-year term. This combination ensures ongoing protection, visibility, and assistance as your network evolves.
• Q: Is this license tied to a specific MX85 device or can I transfer it? A: The license is tied to the MX85-HW and your Meraki account. You can reassign or move licensing within the policies of Meraki’s license management framework, typically when replacing a device or reconfiguring inventory, subject to Meraki’s transfer guidelines.
• Q: Does the license include support in addition to software updates? A: Yes. The subscription includes Meraki Support alongside firmware updates and feature enhancements, providing assistance with configuration, troubleshooting, and security advisories as part of the term.
• Q: What happens after the 10-year term ends? A: To continue receiving updates and support, a renewal would be required. Renewal terms vary, and continuing coverage ensures uninterrupted access to cloud management, new features, and ongoing security protection.
• Q: What network scenarios is the MX85 with this license best suited for? A: The MX85 is designed for enterprise edge security, secure remote connectivity, and scalable site-to-site VPNs. The 10-year license is well-suited for multi-site campuses, distributed branches, and data-center-edge deployments that require long-term, cloud-managed control with centralized visibility and policy enforcement.