Description:

The Cisco Meraki MS120-8LP Managed Switch is a compact cloud-managed Ethernet switch designed to provide reliable Layer 2 switching with integrated Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) for small enterprise and branch network environments. It features eight Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and centralized management through the Cisco Meraki cloud dashboard, enabling simplified network monitoring, configuration, and device management. Commonly installed in small offices, retail stores, branch locations, and distributed enterprise networks, this switch provides connectivity and power for devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, and surveillance cameras. Network administrators, IT engineers, and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, deployment of PoE-powered devices, infrastructure upgrades, and replacement of unmanaged or legacy switches.

Applications:

The Cisco Meraki MS120-8LP switch is used in small enterprise and branch networking environments requiring reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and PoE power delivery for connected devices. It supports communication and power for devices such as wireless access points, IP telephony systems, surveillance cameras, and IoT equipment. Typical deployments include retail stores, branch offices, small business networks, and distributed enterprise infrastructures where cloud-managed networking, simplified deployment, and centralized monitoring are required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MS120-8LP
• Product Type: Cloud Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Meraki MS120
• Total Ethernet Ports: 8
• Downlink Ports: 8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
• Power over Ethernet: PoE+ (up to 30W per port)
• PoE Power Budget: 67W Total
• Switching Capacity: Up to 20 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 14.88 Mpps
• Network Management: Cisco Meraki Cloud Dashboard
• VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
• Security Features: Port Isolation, Access Control Lists (ACL), 802.1X Authentication
• Mounting Type: Desktop or Wall Mount
• Power Supply: External Power Adapter
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Meraki MS120-8FP Managed Switch
• Cisco Meraki MS125-8LP Managed Switch
• Cisco Catalyst C1000-8P-2G-L Managed Switch