MS220-48FP-HW Meraki MS220-48FP L2 Cld-Mngd 48 Port GigE 740W PoE Switch.

Cisco Meraki MS220-48FP-HW - Cloud-Managed Access Switch with Full PoE

The Cisco Meraki MS220-48FP-HW is a cloud-managed Layer 2 access switch designed for branch and enterprise deployments that require extensive Power over Ethernet (PoE). With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and a full 740W PoE budget, it provides enterprise-grade performance and centralized management through the Meraki Dashboard, making it ideal for powering large numbers of IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Interfaces: 48x Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE/PoE+ support
• Uplink Options: 4x 1GbE SFP uplink ports
• Forwarding Rate: 130.9 Mpps
• VLAN Support: 4,094 VLANs
• PoE Budget: 740W total available power
• Dimensions: 1.72” x 19.08” x 14.84” (4.38 x 48.46 x 37.7 cm)
• Weight: ~6.6 kg (14.5 lb)
• Power Supply: Internal AC power
• Management: Cloud-managed via Meraki Dashboard
• Security: Port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection
• Environmental: Efficient cooling for reliable operation

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Branch office or enterprise access switching with high PoE demands
• Deployments requiring power for large numbers of IP phones, cameras, and APs
• Secure, cloud-managed Layer 2 deployments
• Environments needing centralized visibility and simple scalability

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
Requires a Meraki Enterprise license for operation. Features such as centralized management, monitoring, and security policies are enabled through the Meraki Dashboard.