Cisco Meraki MS320-48LP-HW 48-Port PoE Gigabit Switch MS32048LPHW

Description:

The Cisco Meraki MS320-48LP-HW cloud-managed Ethernet switch is used in enterprise network infrastructure to provide Layer 2 switching, Power over Ethernet connectivity, and centralized cloud-based network management. Commonly installed in corporate offices, schools, retail environments, healthcare facilities, and distributed enterprise networks requiring reliable connectivity for wireless access points, IP phones, and security cameras. Network administrators and IT integrators use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and replacement of legacy access-layer switches while maintaining simplified cloud-based monitoring and configuration.

Applications:

The Cisco Meraki MS320-48LP-HW switch is commonly deployed in enterprise access-layer networks where centralized cloud management and PoE connectivity are required. It is used in corporate campuses, educational institutions, retail chains, and hospitality environments to connect workstations, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and network security devices while enabling administrators to manage VLANs, monitor network traffic, and maintain reliable connectivity through the Meraki cloud dashboard.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco Meraki
• Manufacturer Part Number: MS320-48LP-HW
• Product Type: Cloud-Managed Layer 2 Ethernet Switch
• Total Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports
• Uplink Ports: 4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink interfaces
• PoE Budget: Up to 370 W total PoE power
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 131 Mpps
• Management Platform: Cisco Meraki Cloud Dashboard
• Features: VLAN support, QoS, link aggregation, port mirroring, Layer 2 switching
• Security Features: 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, port security
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable switch chassis
• Power Supply: Internal AC power supply

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Meraki MS225-48LP-HW Cloud-Managed Switch
• Cisco Meraki MS350-48LP-HW Cloud-Managed Switch
• Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E Ethernet Switch