Cisco Meraki MS220-8P Cloud Managed Switch 8-Port Gigabit MS2208P

Description:

The Cisco Meraki MS220-8P Cloud Managed Switch is a compact enterprise-grade Gigabit Ethernet switch designed to provide reliable network connectivity with centralized cloud-based management. It features eight Gigabit Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability and integrates with the Cisco Meraki cloud dashboard for remote monitoring, configuration, and network management. Built for modern business networks, the switch supports advanced Layer 2 switching features, network segmentation, and simplified deployment through cloud-based administration. Commonly installed in branch offices, retail locations, small enterprise networks, and distributed business environments where reliable switching and PoE-powered device connectivity are required. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators deploy this switch for network expansion, cloud-managed infrastructure upgrades, PoE device deployment, or replacement of legacy small network switches.

Applications:

The Cisco Meraki MS220-8P switch is used in small to medium enterprise network environments to provide reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and centralized cloud-based network management. It is commonly deployed in branch offices, retail stores, hospitality environments, and educational facilities where administrators require simple network deployment and remote monitoring capabilities. Network engineers install this switch to support wireless access points, IP phones, surveillance cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices while managing network performance, security policies, and device status through the Meraki cloud management platform.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MS220-8P
• Brand: Cisco Meraki
• Product Type: Cloud Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Meraki MS220 Series
• Total Ports: 8 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports
• Uplink Ports: 2 × SFP uplink ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 124 W
• Switching Capacity: Up to 20 Gbps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 switching
• Management Platform: Cisco Meraki Cloud Dashboard
• Security Features: VLAN support, traffic monitoring, and network access control
• Mounting Type: Desktop or wall-mountable
• Deployment Type: Cloud-managed access layer switch

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Meraki MS120-8LP Cloud Managed Switch
• Cisco Meraki MS210-8P Cloud Managed Switch
• Cisco Catalyst C1000-8P-2G-L Switch