The Cisco Switch Selector is an interactive web-based tool designed to help customers choose the appropriate Cisco switch based on specific use cases, deployment needs, or feature sets. It allows users to filter and compare across multiple Catalyst and Meraki switch models based on parameters like PoE support, port count, form factor, and stackability. Hence, option A accurately describes its purpose.

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Cisco Meraki licensing includes several benefits, one of which is full access to firmware updates and cloud-managed security features. These updates are continuously deployed and available as part of the active license, ensuring customers always run the most secure and updated version of their software without additional cost. Thus, option D is correct.

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A typical small branch office, usually with fewer than 25 users, often requires simplified, efficient networking solutions. One of the common needs is to reduce infrastructure complexity while still supporting essential services such as routing, firewalling, switching, and voice.

Cisco documents related to branch infrastructure design state that for small branches, integrated services routers (like ISR 1000/4000 series) are recommended because they combine multiple services—such as WAN connectivity, security (firewall/IPS), VPN, wireless LAN controller functionality, and voice support—into a single platform. This reduces hardware footprint, simplifies management, and ensures better performance at the edge.

Therefore, integrating multiple network functions into a single device fulfills a typical requirement of a small branch, making option A the most accurate.

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Physical stacking in Meraki MS switches is only supported within the same model family and series. The MS350-48 and MS350-24X belong to the same MS350 series and are explicitly listed as stack-compatible in Cisco Meraki documentation. Stacking between different series (e.g., MS225 and MS350 or MS225 and MS425) is not supported. MS120 switches do not support physical stacking at all. Therefore, option B is the correct and only valid choice.

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Cisco Meraki's architecture uses an out-of-band control plane. If a device loses connection to the Meraki Cloud, client data traffic continues to flow locally and normally, while management and monitoring features are paused until connectivity is restored. This behavior is explicitly confirmed by Cisco documentation stating that during cloud disconnect, user traffic is unaffected and only configuration/monitoring stops.

Cisco DNA Assurance is a foundational service in Cisco DNA Center that provides real-time analytics, insights, and guided remediation. It focuses on the performance and reliability of the network, aligning closely with the concept of SLAs (Service Level Agreements). DNA Assurance ensures the infrastructure is functioning as designed and enables IT to verify that network services meet user and application requirements. Hence, the correct answer is A.

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The Cisco Meraki MS switch platform supports Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig) on select models. This next-generation feature allows network uplinks and access ports to operate above standard 1 Gbps speeds—supporting 2.5, 5, or even 10 Gbps—over existing cabling infrastructure. It enables higher performance for Wi-Fi 6/6E access points and bandwidth-intensive devices. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

The Meraki sales methodology emphasizes speed and simplicity, summarized in the model: “See, Try, Buy.” Customers first see the product through demos or webinars, then trial the solution via a free evaluation or pilot, and finally purchase it through Cisco partners. This process reduces friction, speeds up decision-making, and aligns with Meraki’s cloud-based delivery model. Hence, option A accurately describes the high-velocity Meraki sales approach.

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TheCisco 1100 Integrated Services Routers (ISRs)offer several enhancements over the Cisco 900 Series ISRs, particularly for mid-size organizations. One key benefit is that the1100 ISR supports a broader range of WAN interface types, including various xDSL options (such as ADSL2/2+, VDSL2, and G.SHDSL). This capability provides greater deployment flexibility for organizations with diverse WAN connectivity requirements.

According to Cisco’s official documentation:

“Cisco 1100 Series ISRs support multiple WAN interface options including Gigabit Ethernet, LTE, and a full range of xDSL options. This is particularly valuable for organizations that require xDSL connectivity in branch or remote locations, a feature not available in the 900 Series ISRs.”

— Cisco 1100 Series Integrated Services Routers Data Sheet

Cisco Meraki MX security appliances support high availability through a feature called warm spare, which uses the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP). When two MX appliances are configured in warm spare mode, one acts as the active device and the other as a standby. VRRP advertisements monitor the health of the active device.

If the active appliance fails, the standby device automatically takes over routing and firewall functions, ensuring minimal disruption. This design is easy to configure and provides seamless failover and redundancy, essential for business continuity at the branch level.

Thus, the correct answer is C, as VRRP-based warm spare mode is the officially supported method for achieving high availability with MX appliances.

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In the Cisco Meraki Dashboard, an “Organization” is the top-level construct and administrative boundary that encompasses licensing, inventory, user roles, and device configuration across all networks within that entity. It is not tied to network size or topology but functions as the central management structure for all associated resources. Therefore, option C correctly defines an Organization within Meraki’s context.