MS120-48FP Meraki Switch 48 Port GigE PoE L2 4 SFP 740w MS120-48FP-HW / (End of Sale 03/28/2025 - Replaced with MS130 Series)

Cisco Meraki MS120 switches offer Layer 2 access switching capabilities, making them ideal for both branch and campus deployments. With a range of power options tailored to meet the diverse needs of large enterprise networks, the MS120 series provides flexibility and reliability.

These switches are specifically engineered for cloud management, ensuring seamless operation without sacrificing the power and flexibility expected from enterprise-class switches. Unlike traditional setups with complex command line interfaces, Cisco Meraki switches are managed through an intuitive cloud interface, simplifying configuration and management tasks.

Setting up a Meraki switch is hassle-free; simply plug it in, eliminating the need for complicated configuration files or direct physical access to the switch. Meraki's centralized management grants administrators deep visibility into network usage and configuration changes, enhancing monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities across multiple sites.

Key features of Cisco Meraki MS120 switches include:

• Cloud-managed access switches with 1G SFP uplinks, specifically designed for branch deployments.
• True zero-touch device provisioning, streamlining deployment processes.
• Virtual Stacking functionality allowing management of thousands of ports from a single interface.
• Application-layer visibility with automatic OS, client, and hostname fingerprinting for enhanced security.
• Live tools such as packet capture and cable tests for efficient network issue isolation and troubleshooting.
• Alert notifications for power loss, downtime, excessive Layer 1 issues, and configuration changes.
• Role-based administration and automatic firmware upgrades over the cloud.
• Regular feature updates and enhancements delivered from the Meraki cloud on demand.

The Cisco Meraki MS120-48FP switch is a standout option, offering:

• 48 gigabit Ethernet PoE/PoE+ interfaces and 4 1GbE SFP uplink interfaces.
• A non-blocking switch backplane with 104 Gbps of switching capacity.
• 740-watt PoE budget with PoE+ support and dynamic power allocation for various PoE-enabled devices.
• 6 dedicated QoS queues for optimized voice, video, and data applications.
• Low power consumption, quiet acoustic design, and shallow rack depth options for flexible deployment.
• Integrated mounting brackets for easy rack mounting.

Meraki's cloud-managed architecture simplifies provisioning and reconfiguration of switch ports, ensuring security, QoS, and other parameters are easily managed. The unified policies, event logs, and monitoring provided by the Meraki dashboard facilitate efficient management and scalability of network deployments.

By offering comprehensive management functions via the cloud, Meraki eliminates the need for proprietary command line interfaces, reducing certification requirements and deployment time. Deployment and provisioning of Meraki MS switches can be completed within minutes, without local configuration or staging, saving both time and expenses.

Additionally, the Meraki MS family boasts remote diagnostic features, including network connectivity tests, cable integrity checks, and latency measurement tools. For in-depth client troubleshooting, administrators can conduct per-port remote pcap packet captures without additional hardware or probes on-site.

 MS120-48FP Meraki Switch 48 Port GigE PoE L2 4 SFP 740w MS120-48FP-HW / (End of Sale 03/28/2025 - Replaced with MS130 Series)