Meraki MS130-8P-HW | Meraki MS130 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 120W, 2x 1G SFP

Q: Does the MS130-8P require a cloud management license?
A: Yes, the MS130-8P requires a Meraki Enterprise or Advanced license to activate and manage the switch through the cloud dashboard. Licenses are available in 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10-year terms and must be purchased separately.

Q: What devices can be powered by the MS130-8P PoE+ ports?
A: The MS130-8P provides 802.3at PoE+ with a 120W total budget, delivering up to 30W per port. It can power wireless access points, IP phones, security cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices with dynamic power allocation across all 8 ports.

Q: Can the MS130-8P be used for branch office deployments?
A: Yes, the MS130-8P is specifically designed for branch offices, retail point-of-sale environments, and low-density Wi-Fi or IoT deployments. Its compact, fanless design and cloud management make it ideal for distributed locations with remote administration needs.

Q: What uplink options are available on the MS130-8P?
A: The MS130-8P includes 2x 1G SFP uplink ports that support both fiber and copper SFP modules, providing flexible connectivity for building backbone connections or connecting to distribution layer switches.

Q: Is the MS130-8P suitable for quiet environments?
A: Yes, the MS130-8P features a completely fanless design, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments such as offices, conference rooms, retail counters, and healthcare facilities where silent operation is essential.