Cisco Meraki MS120-8
Cloud Managed Switching for the Small Branch

Overview:

Cloud-Managed Compact 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
• 8 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

Features:

Branch & Campus Access

• Quality-of-Service (QoS) to prioritize mission-critical traffic such as voice and video
• Voice VLAN support for simplified VoIP deployments
• CDP/LLDP with detailed neighbor discovery and visibility
• Port Mirroring support for monitoring network traffic at line rate
• IGMP Snooping to optimize network performance for multicast applications
• Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for high-capacity trunking

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Network Security

• IEEE 802.1X, MAB, and Hybrid authentication support for wired access control with RADIUS server monitoring
• Port security and MAC whitelisting
• Change of Authorization (CoA) and RADIUS accounting support
• DHCP snooping to prevent users from adding unauthorized DHCP servers on the network
• Rapid Spanning Tree, BPDU Guard, Root Guard, and other safeguards to help prevent misconfigurations and reduce convergence time
• Per-port VLAN configuration
• Multiple administrative roles with sophisticated security policy management

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Network Troubleshooting & Automation

• Virtual Stacking lets administrators configure thousands of ports across a network in one dashboard action
• Configuration templates for rapid, zero-touch provisioning and auditing of all sites
• Network Topology for automatic and interactive network mapping
• Remote cable testing, packet capture, and client discovery
• Staged, automatic, and scheduled firmware upgrades for the complete network

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Rapid Deployment & Configuration

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Application Layer Visibility

Meraki is the only switch to include integrated Layer 7 fingerprinting. Our powerful, built-in traffic classification features can identify hundreds of applications from business apps to BitTorrent and YouTube. User fingerprinting with Google-like search allows administrators to easily identify and control individual users, PCs, Macs, iPads, Android devices, and other device types. This unprecedented visibility allows optimizing of network resources and maintaining an optimal, secure network that always performs.

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Unified Software Architecture

Meraki switches run the same operating system used by all of Meraki's products. The use of a common operating system allows Meraki to deliver a consistent experience across all product lines. When connected, MS120-8 switches automatically connect to the Meraki cloud, download configuration, and join the appropriate network. If new firmware is required, this is retrieved by the switch and updated automatically. This ensures the network is kept up-todate with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.

Technical Specifications:

Cisco Meraki MS120-8 Specifications
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 × SFP 1 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for 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)

Documentation:

Download the Cisco Meraki MS120-8 datasheet(PDF).