Cisco VMX-XL [ 10GB throughput ] Is this generally available in Azure? Availability, Spec,Costs

[Stuart_Smiles]

Cisco VMX-XL  [ 10GB throughput ] Is this generally available in Azure, what is availability, what are the specs and costs ?

Hi all, 

I saw this post suggesting that there is a Cisco Meraki VMX-XL available, but also the post seems to show AWS as the thing.

[post's date is 26th May 2025 ]  

https://www.stratusinfosystems.com/news/introducing-the-new-meraki-vmx-xl-how-this-works/?srsltid=Af... 

It says specs are: 

• vMX-XL:
  Up to 10,000 tunnels / 10 Gbps VPN throughput
  Built for AI, big data, streaming, global SD-WAN, and real-time analytics

The vMX-XL goes far beyond traditional use cases. It enables large-scale, high-performance networking for AI-driven applications, hybrid multi-cloud infrastructures, and globally connected users—all managed through the same user-friendly Meraki dashboard.

"Deploy the vMX-XL directly from your Meraki Dashboard. Assign your license, select your cloud provider, and go live within minutes" 

The Meraki Website link goes to:    

https://meraki.cisco.com/products/hybrid-cloud/models/     Hybrid Cloud Solutions | Security SD-WAN ...

Data sheet only goes up to vMX-L: 

https://meraki.cisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/vMX-datasheet-20230421-english.pdf

https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/MX_Sizing_Information/MX_Sizing_Principles#Performance_Data 
Name                     Throughput 

Meraki vMX-S      [ 200MB ]

Meraki vMX-M     [ 500 MB ] 
Meraki vMX-L      [ 1 GB ] 

but no vMX-XL    [ 10 GB ] 

Datasheet Comparison [ dated 19 July 2025 ]

https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/MX_Installation_Guides/vMX_Comparison_Datasheet 

No vMX-XL listed.  

https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/MX_Installation_Guides/vMX_Setup_Guide_for_Microsoft_Azure 

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=upgrade-to-standard-sku-public-ip-addresses-in-azure-by... Link to Azure article about no Standard Public IP address support after 30th-Sept-2025

What is the process for further investigation of costs, underlying image size in azure, and avialability. 

on website LIC-VMX-VAR Meraki vMX Enterprise and Advanced Security Licence - Virtual MX on public cloud environ... 

Can select a licence for it:

SKU: LIC-VMX-XL-ENT-1Y 

Meraki vMX Enterprise License, Extra-Large,1 Year

£5,040.78 Original price was: £5,040.78.£3,287.35Current price is: £3,287.35. +VAT (£3,944.82 incl. VAT)

What technical docs are there about it to show people please? 

Docs don't list it.  https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/MX_Sizing_Information/MX_Sizing_Principles 

[Mloraditch]

Unless I've missed something, XL is still only available in AWS:

https://community.meraki.com/t5/Feature-Announcements/Introducing-the-next-generation-vMX-XL-on-AWS/...
https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/MX_Installation_Guides/AWS_vMX-XL_Deployment_Guide

Azure is on the roadmap, but no public eta that I'm aware of.

[Stuart_Smiles]

Hi Meraki, Matthew, 

Thank you for your response @Mloraditch 

Can there be a "product manager" response as to what the roadmap is estimated to be please? 

cisco would normally share some forward roadmap slides in customer / partner events, so is similar available from meraki in this area ? - even if it's an uncommitted ball-park estimate of Q4 2025 to Q2 2026 ?   

Azure date 

Azure required Hardware  - so can provide hardware costs 

Launch regions 

TImescales 

Any things preventing availability soon? 

needs new hardware? - what will it run on ?

bedding in period till know stable? 

drivers?

restrictions on software / routing & features ? 

exclusivity period with other providers /forwarding ? 

does it do routing only & no VPN ? 

sustained throughput figures ? 

Whatever the deal is, please say so can think about as either available, 6months, or discount as not available soon, but would be in 3months, 6 months,  1year / 3 years etc. 

It's a case of looking at solutions for existing traffic and how to re-engineer, and if this option is something to consider or no chance / look elsewhere.  

vMX-L currently, what alternative options are avialable for traffic plan and design of alternative arrangements.

Product guide link you shared [ AWS vMX-XL Deployment Guide  - Last updated Oct 4, 2024] was last updated, almost a year ago. 

You would hope there's been some time since then for testing - I am looking for some forward guidance, not "hard" committed dates.  

We can either discount this as an option completely, In the mean time how far do we go down the [split traffic to different devices] path, to reduce the load on existing devices, and what can they realistically take in terms of throughput before users see/ feel traffic issues.  

Many thanks
Stuart

[Mloraditch]

That level of detail is something you are going to need to contact your account manager for. Roadmap is generally only shared under NDA.

[PhilipDAth]

The VMX-XL has encountered issues, and it is no longer available for purchase on any platform.

https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/Other_Topics/vMX_X-Large_Relaunch_FAQ

[Stuart_Smiles]

Hi @PhilipDAth 

Thank you for the update. 

Any idea on timeframe expectations for the relaunch , and what hardware platform they're going for ? 

Many thanks

Stuart

[PhilipDAth]

According to the FAQ, "The timing of the vMX-XL relaunch is to be determined".