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MS120-8 Series (End-of-Sale)

Cloud-Managed access switch with 1G SFP uplinks, small form-factor, and optional PoE+

This series is now End Of Sale.

End of Support date will be March 28th, 2030.  

End of Support does not mean end of dashboard connectivity, it means that HW and SW issues will not be under warranty once the official period has expired

The closest equivalent replacements are the MS130 Series


CLOUD MANAGED COMPACT ACCESS SWITCHES

Cisco Meraki MS120-8 compact switches provide Layer 2 access switching in a fanless, compact form factor. All models include 1GbE SFP ports for fiber uplink, integrated mounting brackets, and a Kensington security slot, making them ideal for rapid and secure deployment to branch location.

Cisco Meraki switches are built from the ground-up to be easily managed without compromising any of the power and flexibility traditionally found in enterprise-class switches.

Meraki switches are managed through an elegant, intuitive cloud interface, rather than through command line. To set up a Meraki switch, just plug it in; there’s no need for complicated configuration files or even direct physical access to the switch.

Meraki’s centralized management gives administrators deep visibility into the network and how it’s used. For example, you can quickly see which switches are near capacity across hundreds of sites, or find all configuration changes made by a member of the team with instant search.

INDUSTRY LEADING CLOUD MANAGEMENT

Cloud management has a number of benefits that make it easier to build networks large and small:

  • True zero-touch device provisioning.
  • Virtual Stacking: manage up to thousands of ports from a single pane of glass.
  • Application-layer visibility with automatic operating system, client, and hostname fingerprinting.
  • Powerful live tools such as packet capture and cable test to isolate and troubleshoot network issues.
  • Alerts to indicate power loss, downtime, excessive Layer 1 issues, and configuration changes.
  • Role-based administration and automatic, scheduled firmware upgrades over the web.
  • Regular feature updates and enhancements delivered on demand from the Meraki cloud.


Product Highlights
  • Gigabit Access switching with 8 x 1GbE RJ45 ports and optional PoE/PoE+
  • 2 x 1G SFP uplink interfaces on all models
  • Fanless operation
  • 20Gbps non-blocking compact switch
  • 67/124 watt PoE budget with PoE+ support and dynamic power allocation for powering access points, phones, cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices
  • 6 dedicated QoS queues for converged voice, video, and data applications
  • Integrated mounting brackets for wall or desk mounting, with included Kensington security slot
  • Lifetime hardware warranty and advanced replacement at no additional cost

Configurations
  • 8 port Gigabit Ethernet
  • 2 × 1GbE SFP uplink
  • MS120-8 LP includes 67W PoE/PoE+
  • MS120-8 FP includes 124W PoE/PoE+
Hardware platform
  • Small, mountable form factor
  • Low noise, fanless
  • Voice and Video QoS
  • Non-blocking switch fabric
  • Ultra-reliable, includes lifetime warranty
Power
  • MS120-8FP maximum PoE output: 124 W
  • PoE available simultaneously on all ports
  • Intelligent PoE power allocation based on device advertisement (LLDP)
Cloud management
  • Visibility and control over thousands of ports
  • Built-in multi site management
  • Zero touch provisioning
Monitoring and Diagnostics
  • Cable failure testing
  • Gateway connectivity testing
  • Real time troubleshooting tools
  • Email and text message alerts


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Interfaces
  • 8 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) with auto-MDIX crossover
  • 48V DC 802.3af/802.3at Power-over-Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) on the MS120-8LP/FP model, available on all ports (maximum of 30W per port for PoE+)
  • 2 × 1GbE SPF uplink
  • Auto negotiation and crossover detection
Management
  • Managed via the web with the Meraki cloud management platform
  • Integrated with Meraki wireless and complete portfolio of IT products and solutions
  • Zero-touch remote provisioning (no staging needed)
  • Detailed historical per-port and per-client usage statistics
  • DHCP, client, and hostname fingerprinting
  • SNMP and Syslog support for integration with other network management solutions
  • Automatic firmware upgrades with scheduling control
Remote diagnostics
  • Email, SMS and mobile push notification alerts1
  • Cable testing and link failure detection with alerting
  • Live remote packet capture
  • Dynamic and interactive network discovery and topology
  • Combined event and configuration change logs with instant search
Stacking
  • Virtual Stacking supports thousands of switch ports in a single logical stack for unified management, monitoring, and configuration
Ethernet switching capabilities
  • 802.1p Quality of Service, 8 queues and configurable DSCP to CoS mapping
  • 802.1Q VLAN and trunking support for up to 4,094 VLANs
  • 802.1w, 802.1D Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP, STP)
  • Broadcast storm control
  • IGMP Snooping
  • 802.1ab Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) and Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
  • 802.3ad Link aggregation with up to 8 ports per aggregate
  • Port mirroring
  • MAC forwarding entries: 16,000
Security
  • Integrated two-factor authentication for Dashboard management
  • Role-based access control (RBAC) with granular device and configuration control
  • SSO, Corporate-wide password policy enforcement
  • IEEE 802.1X RADIUS, hybrid authentication and RADIUS server testing
  • MAC-based RADIUS authentication (MAB)
  • Port security: Sticky MAC, MAC whitelisting
  • DHCP snooping, detection and blocking
  • STP Enhancements include BPDU guard, Root guard
  • IPv4 ACLs

Power over Ethernet
  • 802.3af (PoE) 15.4W per port and 802.3at (PoE+) 30W per port
  • Maximum PoE output: 67/124W
  • PoE available on all ports simultaneously
Performance
  • Switching capacity: 20Gbps
  • Forwarding rate: 14.88mpps with standard packet size
  • Jumbo frame support (9578 byte Ethernet frame)
  • Flow control support
Power
  • Power input: 100 – 240 VAC, 47-63 Hz
  • Power consumption: 5 – 161W
  • External power supply for MS120-8, MS120-8 LP
Mounting
  • Wall or utility board mountable with included mount hardware
  • Desktop-mountable with included feet
  • Kensington lock slot included
Environment
  • Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C), 45°C
  • Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
  • Fanless operation
Regulatory
  • CSA-US (US, Canada)
  • FCC (USA)
  • IC (Canada)
  • CE (Europe)
  • RCM (Australia/New Zealand)
  • RoHS
Warranty
  • Full lifetime hardware warranty with next-day advanced replacement included
MTBF
  • MS120-8 1,307,036
  • MS120-8LP 837,035
  • MS120-8FP 579,132
Physical dimensions (H×W×D)
  • MS120-8: 1.1” × 8.74” × 5.91” (2.8 × 22.2 × 15cm)
  • MS120-8LP: 1.1” × 8.74” × 5.91” (2.8 × 22.2 × 15cm)
  • MS120-8FP: 1.75” × 8.97” × 8.58” (4.4 × 22.7 × 23cm)
Physical Weight
  • MS120-8: 2.36 lb (1.07 kg)
  • MS120-8LP:2.76 lb (1.25 kg)
  • MS120-8FP: 3.42 lb (1.55 kg)