About the MS120-48LP-HW
The MS120-48LP-HW powers devices on 48 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports from a shared 370 W PoE/PoE+ budget, the lower of the two 48-port PoE budgets in the MS120 family. It has four 1G SFP uplinks and 104 Gbps of switching capacity, and it is managed from the Meraki Dashboard.
The 1U switch has an internal, fixed power supply and draws 37 W idle and up to 477 W.
The MS120-48FP-HW is the same layout with a 740 W budget. The MS120-48-HW is the version without PoE, and the MS120-24P-HW has the same 370 W budget on 24 ports.
What’s included
- MS120-48LP-HW switch with 48 PoE/PoE+ copper ports and four 1G SFP uplinks
- Internal, fixed power supply
Sold separately
- SFP modules for the uplinks, such as MA-SFP-1GB-LX10 or MA-SFP-1GB-SX; all options are under Compatible parts below
Not sure which model fits? Call (984) 225-1600 or request a quote and we’ll answer the same business day.
MS120-48LP-HW specifications
| Downlink ports | 48× 10/100/1000 RJ45 |
|---|---|
| Uplink ports | 4× 1G SFP |
| PoE budget | 370 W (PoE/PoE+) |
| Switching capacity | 104 Gbps |
| Power supply | Internal, fixed |
| Form factor | 1U rack mount; 1.73 x 17.32 x 13.4 in (4.4 x 44 x 34 cm) (H × W × D); 12.70 lb (5.70 kg) |
| Management | Meraki Dashboard |
| Power draw (idle / max) | 37 / 477 W |
Compare Meraki MS120 models
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| Model | Ports | Uplinks | PoE budget | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS120-48LP-HW this page | 48× 10/100/1000 RJ45 | 4× 1G SFP | 370 W | $550.00 |
| MS120-24P-HW | 24× 10/100/1000 RJ45 | 4× 1G SFP | 370 W | $390.00 · In stock |
| MS120-8FP-HW | 8× 10/100/1000 RJ45 | 2× 1G SFP | 124 W | $355.00 · In stock |
| MS120-8-HW | 8× 10/100/1000 RJ45 | 2× 1G SFP | None | $300.00 · In stock |
| MS120-8LP-HW | 8× 10/100/1000 RJ45 | 2× 1G SFP | 67 W | $451.00 |
| MS120-24-HW | 24× 10/100/1000 RJ45 | 4× 1G SFP | None | $835.00 · In stock |
| MS120-48-HW | 48× 10/100/1000 RJ45 | 4× 1G SFP | None | $750.00 |
| MS120-48FP-HW | 48× 10/100/1000 RJ45 | 4× 1G SFP | 740 W | $1,140.00 |
Compatible parts
| Transceivers | ||
|---|---|---|
| MA-SFP-1GB-LX10 | 1 GbE SFP LX10 single-mode fiber module, 1000BASE-LX10, 10 km | $170.00 |
| MA-SFP-1GB-SX | 1 GbE SFP SX multimode fiber module, 1000BASE-SX | $252.69 |
| MA-SFP-1GB-TX | 1 GbE SFP RJ45 copper module, 1000BASE-T, 100 m | $219.49 |
Common questions
LP or FP?
Same 48 ports and four 1G SFP uplinks. The MS120-48LP-HW has a 370 W PoE budget; the MS120-48FP-HW has 740 W.
Can all 48 ports draw PoE?
Each port supports PoE/PoE+, but all 48 share the 370 W budget.

