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MS120 Series Installation Guide

About this Guide

This guide provides instruction on how to install and configure your MS120 series switch. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited
troubleshooting procedures. For more switch installation guides, refer to the

switch installation guides section

on our documentation website.

Model number

Description

MS120-24

Layer-2 24-port gigabit Ethernet switch with 4 SFP interfaces

MS120-24P

Layer-2 24-port gigabit Ethernet 370W PoE switch with 4 SFP interfaces

MS120-48

Layer-2 48-port gigabit Ethernet switch with 4 SFP interfaces

MS120-48LP

Layer-2 48-port gigabit Ethernet 370W PoE switch with 4 SFP interfaces

MS120-48FP

Layer-2 48-port gigabit Ethernet 740W PoE switch with 4 SFP interfaces

Product Overview

Physical Specifications

MS120-24

MS120-24P

MS120-48

MS120-48LP

MS120-48FP

1Gbe RJ45

24

24

48

48

48

1Gbe SFP

4

4

4

4

4

Dedicated
Mgmt Interface

1

1

1

1

1

Summary of Contents for Meraki MS120 Series

Page 1: ...ion MS120 24 Layer 2 24 port gigabit Ethernet switch with 4 SFP interfaces MS120 24P Layer 2 24 port gigabit Ethernet 370W PoE switch with 4 SFP interfaces MS120 48 Layer 2 48 port gigabit Ethernet switch with 4 SFP interfaces MS120 48LP Layer 2 48 port gigabit Ethernet 370W PoE switch with 4 SFP interfaces MS120 48FP Layer 2 48 port gigabit Ethernet 740W PoE switch with 4 SFP interfaces Product O...

Page 2: ... F 0 C 45 C 32 F 113 F 0 C 45 C 32 F 113 F 0 C 45 C 32 F 113 F 0 C 45 C Storage and Transportation Temperature F and C F and C F and C F and C Humidity 5 to 95 5 to 95 5 to 95 5 to 95 5 to 95 Mounting 1U Rack Mount 1U Rack Mount 1U Rack Mount 1U Rack Mount 1U Rack Mount Product View and Physical Features Front Panel MS120 24 Series front panel MS120 48 Series front panel Back Panel MS120 Series ba...

Page 3: ...and connected to the Meraki cloud Off Switch does not have power Restore N A Restore button to clear switch IP and local configuration settings Switch Ports Off No link is detected on this port Flashing orange RJ45 ports only Activity indicator Solid green 1 Gbps link detected Management Interface Green Connected used for easy access to the local status page In addition there is a RESTORE button a...

Page 4: ...protective device is rated not greater than 15 A 125 Vac or 10A 240 Vac Please only power the device with the provided power cables to ensure regulatory compliance Pre install Preparation You should complete the following steps before going on site to perform an installation Configure your Dashboard Network The following is a brief overview only of the steps required to add a switch to your networ...

Page 5: ...Meraki switch Other features of the network such as 802 1X authentication may rely on the property that the switches have static IP addresses Static Assignment Static IPs are assigned using the local web server on each switch The following procedure describes how to set the static IP 1 Using a client machine e g a laptop connect to the switch over a wired connection 2 Using a web browser on the cl...

Page 6: ... Install the mounting cage nuts in the rack being used for the switch 2 Separate the rack mount rails and install the rack mount rails channel onto the rack assist in the physical install of the switch 6 ...

Page 7: ...3 Attach the rack mount rail to the sides of the switch 7 ...

Page 8: ...4 Insert the rack mount rail into the rack mount rail channel 8 ...

Page 9: ...5 Attach the switch face plate to the cage nuts on the rack 9 ...

Page 10: ...6 Secure the rack mount rail to the rack mount rail channel 10 ...

Page 11: ...power supply unit into the back of the switch if the model comes with an external power supply else it will already be installed After it has been securely installed you can connect power to the power supply unit 11 ...

Page 12: ...installing the device make sure that there is sufficient space between the rear of the rack and other obstacles to ensure adequate airflow Optional Mid Mount bracket MS120 48 port models are designed for an optional MA MNT MID 1 mid mount bracket when using 2 post racks Basic Troubleshooting The following steps can be used for troubleshooting basic connectivity issues with your switch 12 ...

Page 13: ... If your Cisco Meraki device fails and the problem cannot be resolved by troubleshooting contact support to address the issue Once support determines that the device is in a failed state they can process an RMA and send out a replacement device free of charge In most circumstances the RMA will include a pre paid shipping label so the faulty equipment can be returned Additional warranty information...

Page 14: ...stallation or additional help is required contact Meraki Support by logging in to dashboard meraki comand opening a case by visiting the Get Help section For additional information on Meraki hardware and for other installation guides please refer to documentation meraki com 14 ...

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