About the MS120-8-HW
The MS120-8-HW is the 8-port MS120 without PoE. Its eight 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports connect wired devices, and two 1G SFP uplinks take fiber or copper back to the rest of the network. Switching capacity is 20 Gbps, and the switch is managed from the Meraki Dashboard.
It runs from an external power adapter and draws 5 W idle and 9 W at most. The case is 8.74 in wide and weighs 2.36 lb.
If the devices on this switch need power, the MS120-8LP-HW has a 67 W PoE budget and the MS120-8FP-HW has 124 W, with the same ports and uplinks. For more ports without PoE, the MS120-24-HW has 24 copper ports and four SFP uplinks.
What’s included
- MS120-8-HW switch with eight 1G copper ports and two 1G SFP uplinks
- External power adapter
Sold separately
- SFP modules for the uplinks, such as MA-SFP-1GB-SX (multimode fiber), MA-SFP-1GB-LX10 (single-mode fiber, 10 km) or MA-SFP-1GB-TX (copper, 100 m)
Not sure which model fits? Call (984) 225-1600 or request a quote and we’ll answer the same business day.
MS120-8-HW specifications
| Downlink ports | 8× 10/100/1000 RJ45 |
|---|---|
| Uplink ports | 2× 1G SFP |
| PoE budget | None (no PoE) |
| Switching capacity | 20 Gbps |
| Power supply | External power adapter |
| Form factor | 1.1 x 8.74 x 6 in (2.8 x 22 x 15 cm) (H × W × D); 2.36 lb (1.07 kg) |
| Management | Meraki Dashboard |
| Power draw (idle / max) | 5 / 9 W |
Compare Meraki MS120 models
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| Model | Ports | Uplinks | PoE budget | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS120-8-HW this page | 8× 10/100/1000 RJ45 | 2× 1G SFP | None | $300.00 · In stock |
| 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 |
| MS120-8LP-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 |
| MS120-48LP-HW | 48× 10/100/1000 RJ45 | 4× 1G SFP | 370 W | $550.00 |
| 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
Does the MS120-8-HW have PoE?
No. For PoE on eight ports, the MS120-8LP-HW has a 67 W budget and the MS120-8FP-HW has 124 W.
What goes in the two SFP uplinks?
1G SFP modules: the MA-SFP-1GB-SX for multimode fiber, the MA-SFP-1GB-LX10 for single-mode fiber up to 10 km, or the MA-SFP-1GB-TX for copper up to 100 m.

