Cisco Meraki MS120 Series Cloud-Managed Layer 2 Switches

Device Type: 100% Cloud-Managed Layer 2 Access Switch.
Management Framework: Configured entirely via the intuitive Meraki Dashboard (No CLI).
Port Density: Available in compact 8-port, 24-port, or 48-port Gigabit form factors.
Uplinks: Dedicated 1G SFP fiber uplink ports across all models.
Power over Ethernet: Supports PoE and PoE+ with up to a 740W system budget.
Operational Status: Official End-of-Sale (EOS) reached in March 2025; Full support active through March 2030. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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The Cisco Meraki MS120 series provides centralized, cloud-managed Layer 2 switching tailored for modern branch offices, remote campuses, and distributed retail environments. By eliminating the complexity of traditional hardware command-line setups, the MS120 allows IT managers to deploy, optimize, and secure an entire network infrastructure from a single remote web dashboard.

Designed for true zero-touch provisioning, you simply plug the switch into an internet connection, and it automatically downloads its pre-configured settings from the cloud. With deep integrated application layer visibility, built-in remote troubleshooting diagnostics, and quiet fanless design variations, the MS120 offers a reliable, low-maintenance networking edge for scaling businesses.

Technical Specifications

Switching Capacity: Natively ranges from 20 Gbps (8-port) up to 104 Gbps (48-port).
Forwarding Rate: Up to 14.88 mpps on 8-port compact chassis.
Hardware Form Factors: Compact desktop/wall-mount configurations (8-port) and standard 1U Rack-mount enclosures (24/48-port).
Diagnostic Tools: Remote live packet capture pools and integrated cable testing.
Network Security: Standard support for IEEE 802.1X, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB), DHCP snooping, and IPv4/IPv6 ACLs.
Warranty Status: Protected by Meraki’s comprehensive Lifetime Hardware Warranty with advanced replacement. [1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]