Item: Cisco Meraki MX
Rating: 9
Author: Justin Elkins

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I am a Cisco partner SA. I suggest and architect Cisco Meraki MX. I just recently passed the ECMS 2.0 certification.

Pros and Cons

Auto VPN
SD-wan
iPS
Tunneling

I would like easier layout
Easier navigation
Search for config setting locations

Key Insights

Do you think Cisco Meraki MX delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Meraki MX's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Meraki MX live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Meraki MX go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Meraki MX again?

Yes

Return on Investment

Simplified administration
Simplified licensing complexity
Improved ROI

Simplified Management

Cuts implementation time drastically!

Integrations with other Cisco products

Cisco Meraki MV

For small branch offices, a Cisco Meraki MX can fully support integration with MV devices without a need for separate switching.

Scalability

This is a high rating but not 10 because depending on complexity a more robust Cisco solution may be a better.

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Firepower 1000 Series

Both are great products but Cisco Meraki MX is simpler and quicker to get up and in production with multiple FW’s given Auto VPN.

Other Software Used

Cisco Meraki Insight, Cisco Meraki MS, Cisco Meraki SM

Likelihood to Recommend

Cisco Meraki MX is a great solution for branch offices or retail shops with a lot of stores. The ease of remote configuration is very impressive!

Cisco Meraki MX so simply powerful

Modules Used

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Meraki MX