Cisco MS120-8 Compact Switch
The Cisco MS120-8 Compact Switch provides Layer 2 access switching in a fanless, compact form factor. All models include 1G SFP uplinks, integrated mounting brackets, and a Kensington security slot, making them ideal for rapid and secure deployment to branch locations.
Cisco MS120-8 Key Features
- Gigabit access switching with 8 x 1GbE ports and optional PoE/PoE+
- 2 x 1G SFP uplink interfaces on all models
- Fanless operation
- 20 Gbps 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
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. To bring up a Meraki switch, simply plug it in. Meraki switches do not require CLI for switch configuration or port management.
Meraki’s centralised management platform gives administrators granular visibility into their network. Our dashboard helps you keep track of every configuration change in your network with our detailed event and change logs.
Rapid Deployment and Configuration
With Meraki’s secure cloud architecture, device provisioning and orchestration becomes completely streamlined. Zero-touch configuration coupled with configuration templates let administrators define a switch configuration once and then bind thousands of switches to a profile, reducing overhead and increasing network security.
Application Layer Visibility
Meraki switches include integrated Layer 7 fingerprinting without the need to purchase additional modules or services. Identify hundreds of applications from business apps to BitTorrent and YouTube. User fingerprinting allows administrators to quickly identify individual users by device and tune network resources for optimum performance.
Unified Software Architecture
Meraki switches run the same operating system used by all of our products, which allows us to deliver a consistent user experience for network management. When connected, new MS120-8 switches automatically reach out to the Meraki cloud and download the most current configuration. Future updates can be user-scheduled, ensuring the network is kept up-to-date with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.
Cisco MS120-8 Technical Specifications
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 alerts
- Ping, traceroute, cable testing, and link failure detection with alerting
- 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 (w/ 6 configurable for 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)
- STP Enhancements: BPDU guard, Root guard, Loop guard, UDLD
- 802.1ab Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) and Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
- 802.3ad Link aggregation with up to 8 ports per aggregate, Multichassis aggregates supported on stacked switches
- Port mirroring
- IGMP snooping for multicast filtering
- MAC forwarding entries: 16K for all models
Security
- Integrated multi-factor authentication for Dashboard management
- Role-based access control (RBAC) with granular device and configuration control
- Corporate wide password policy enforcement
- IEEE 802.1X RADIUS and MAB, hybrid authentication and RADIUS server testing
- Single-Host/Multi-Domain/Multi-Host/Multi Authentication
- Port security: Sticky MAC, MAC whitelisting
- DHCP snooping, detection and blocking
- IPv4 and IPv6 ACLs
Layer 3
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: 0 °C to 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