MS220-8P-HW Meraki MS220-8P L2 Cloud Managed 8 Port GigE 124W PoE Switch.

Cisco Meraki MS220-8P-HW - Compact Cloud-Managed Access Switch with PoE

The Cisco Meraki MS220-8P-HW is a compact, cloud-managed Layer 2 access switch designed for small branch offices, retail, or environments where space and power efficiency are critical but Power over Ethernet (PoE) is required. It combines enterprise-grade performance with centralized cloud management through the Meraki Dashboard.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Switching Capacity: 40 Gbps
• Interfaces: 8x Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE/PoE+ support
• Uplink Options: 2x 1GbE SFP uplink ports
• Forwarding Rate: 29.8 Mpps
• VLAN Support: 4,094 VLANs
• PoE Budget: 124W total available power
• Dimensions: 1.72” x 8.9” x 9.8” (4.38 x 22.6 x 25 cm)
• Weight: ~2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
• Power Supply: Internal AC power
• Management: Cloud-managed via Meraki Dashboard
• Security: Port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection
• Environmental: Fanless design for silent operation

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Small branch offices or retail environments needing compact Layer 2 access switching with PoE
• Deployments requiring power for IP phones, cameras, and wireless APs
• Networks requiring centralized visibility and simple scalability
• Ideal for edge connectivity or small device clusters

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