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Datasheet | MS Switch Series
Overview
The Cisco Meraki MS is the world’s first cloud-managed switch,
bringing the benefits of the cloud to enterprise networks: simplified
management, reduced complexity, network wide visibility and con-
trol, and lower cost for branch and campus deployments.
Cisco Meraki access switching is available in two product lines —
the MS220 and MS320 families. Mission-critical features — like deep,
Layer 7 application visibility, network topology, virtual stacking, QoS
for business critical applications, 802.1X access control, and more —
are present in both families.
The MS320 is the flagship Meraki layer 3 access switch, designed
for high-speed connectivity and high availability, with optional redun-
dant power supplies. In addition, the MS320’s full-PoE models are
ideal for next generation 802.11ac wireless AP, including the Meraki
MR34 — with plenty of budget to spare for other PoE clients.
The MS220 family provide layer 2 access switching, is ideal for
deploying to branch locations, and supports an optional, rack-mount-
able remote PSU(1).
(1) Except MS220-8/P models.
A Fresh Approach
Meraki switches are built from the ground up to be easy to manage
without compromising any of the power and flexibility traditionally
found in enterprise-class switches.
Cisco Meraki switches are managed through an elegant, intuitive
cloud interface, rather than a cryptic command line. To bring up a
Meraki switch, just plug it in; there’s no need for complicated
configuration files — or pre-staging.
In addition, Meraki’s centralized management system gives
administrators deep visibility into the network and how it’s used. See
which switches are near capacity across hundreds of sites. Find all
configuration changes made by a certain person with instant search.
Industry-Leading Cloud
Management
Cloud management has a number of benefits that make it easier
to build networks large and small:
• Single pane of glass management of distributed switch
deployments, wireless APs, and firewalls across multiple sites
through the browser.
• Virtual stacking: manage up to tens of thousands of ports from a
single pane of glass.
• Layer 7 OS, client, and hostname fingerprinting.
• Powerful Live Tools such as cable test to isolate physical layer
issues.
• E-mail and SMS (text) alerts upon power loss, downtime, or
configuration changes.
• Role-based administration and automatic, scheduled firmware
upgrades over the web.
• Regular feature updates and enhancements delivered on
demand from the Meraki cloud.
• No staging deployments
MS Cloud Managed Switches