MS120-8FP Meraki Switch 8 Port GigE PoE 124w L2 2 SFP - MS120-8FP-HW / (End of Sale 03/28/2025 - Replaced with MS130 Series)

Cisco Meraki Cloud Managed MS120-8FP - Switch - managed - 8 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+) + 2 x Gigabit SFP - desktop, wall-mountable - PoE+ (124 W)

The Cisco Meraki MS120-8FP switch offers Layer 2 access switching in a compact, fanless design. Equipped with 8 x 1GbE RJ45 ports supporting PoE/PoE+, 2 x 1G SFP uplink interfaces, and a non-blocking switch backplane boasting 20 Gbps of switching capacity, this model is tailored for efficient deployment in branch locations.

Product Highlights:

• Gigabit Access switching with PoE/PoE+ on 8 x 1GbE RJ45 ports
• 2 x 1G SFP uplink interfaces
• Fanless operation
• Non-blocking switch backplane with 20 Gbps capacity
• 124 watt PoE budget with dynamic power allocation for various PoE-enabled devices
• 6 dedicated QoS queues for optimizing voice, video, and data applications
• Integrated mounting brackets for wall or desk installation, complemented by a Kensington security slot

Cisco Meraki switches are designed for seamless management without sacrificing the robustness and flexibility typical of enterprise-class switches. Managed through an intuitive cloud interface, Meraki switches eliminate the need for complex configuration files or direct physical access. Administrators gain comprehensive network visibility and control, enabling efficient management across multiple sites.

Branch & Campus Access Features:

• Quality-of-Service (QoS) for prioritizing critical traffic
• Voice VLAN support simplifies VoIP deployments
• CDP/LLDP for detailed neighbor discovery
• Port Mirroring facilitates network traffic monitoring
• IGMP Snooping optimizes multicast application performance
• Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for high-capacity trunking

Network Security:

• Authentication support for wired access control
• Port security and MAC whitelisting
• Change of Authorization (CoA) and RADIUS accounting
• DHCP snooping prevents unauthorized DHCP servers
• Safeguards like Rapid Spanning Tree and BPDU Guard mitigate misconfigurations

Troubleshooting & Automation:

• Virtual Stacking streamlines configuration across the network
• Configuration templates enable rapid provisioning
• Network Topology provides automatic network mapping
• Remote cable testing, packet capture, and client discovery aid troubleshooting
• Firmware upgrades can be staged, automated, or scheduled for network-wide updates.