Cisco Meraki MS MS220-24P-HW Cisco Meraki switch

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CSC-MS220-24P-HW | Part #: MS220-24P-HW | MPN: MS220-24P-HW

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Power delivery has become inseparable from access switch selection in modern data centres and enterprise campuses. The Cisco Meraki MS220-24P-HW delivers 370 watts of PoE+ budget across its 24 Fast Ethernet ports, allowing network engineers and systems administrators to consolidate power infrastructure while maintaining the flexibility to support IP phones, wireless access points, and IoT sensors without auxiliary power injectors. Each port supports up to 30 watts per connection under IEEE 802.3at specification, which covers the vast majority of powered endpoint deployments across mid-market and distributed enterprise environments.

The MS220-24P-HW is a Layer 2 cloud-managed access switch built for organisations that have committed to the Cisco Meraki ecosystem. Unlike traditional on-premises management appliances, this switch connects to the Meraki cloud dashboard, eliminating the need for dedicated management infrastructure and allowing centralised policy deployment across multiple sites. Network teams benefit from simplified provisioning, real-time visibility into port-level power consumption, and remote troubleshooting capabilities—particularly valuable for distributed offices, retail locations, or remote data centre annexes where on-site network management staff may be absent. The cloud-first architecture means zero on-device configuration complexity; the switch arrives ready to join an existing Cisco Meraki organisation with a single pairing code.

Performance specifications position the MS220-24P-HW as a reliable workhorse for access-layer deployments rather than a high-throughput core fabric element. The switching capacity of 12.8 Gbps and forwarding rate of 9.5 million packets per second are sufficient for conventional office networks, branch locations, and light-to-moderate IoT rollouts. The two uplink ports—available as either dual 1G RJ45 connections or a combination of 1G copper and 1G SFP optics via the MS220-24P-HW configuration—provide connectivity to core or distribution switches, with support for static link aggregation and LACP (IEEE 802.3ad) to eliminate single points of failure. The MAC address table accommodates 16,000 entries, adequate for large broadcast domains without requiring memory expansion.

VLAN segmentation and traffic management are handled through proven standards-based mechanisms. Support for up to 1,024 VLANs allows network architects to implement granular logical segmentation across multiple tenant zones, departments, or security boundaries within a single physical switch. Quality of Service is implemented via 802.1p CoS, DSCP marking, and four egress queues per port—sufficient for prioritising business-critical traffic (voice, video conferencing) over best-effort data flows. Layer 2 port-based access control lists provide basic security filtering at the access layer, while IGMP snooping (versions 1 and 2) prevents multicast flooding in networks deploying IP surveillance or video distribution. Spanning Tree Protocol and Rapid Spanning Tree ensure loop-free topology even in redundantly wired campus networks, though the cloud-managed nature of Cisco Meraki switches means loop prevention is often configured and verified through the dashboard rather than manual switch commands.

The 1U rack-mount form factor with internal fixed power supply is standard for access switches destined for wiring closets, small server rooms, or colocation facilities where space efficiency matters. Operating temperature range of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius accommodates typical climated data centre and office environments, though passive cooling in high-density deployments or uncontrolled spaces should be assessed during deployment planning. The Cisco Meraki MS220-24P-HW represents the conventional choice for organisations already standardised on Meraki infrastructure—network teams familiar with the dashboard interface and cloud-first operational model will find this switch a natural extension of their existing environment rather than a new learning curve.

Access Layer Connectivity & PoE Specifications

• 24 x Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support, 30 watts per port maximum
• 370-watt total PoE power budget supporting simultaneous powered endpoints across all ports
• Dual 1G uplink options: two 1G RJ45 ports plus two 1G SFP slots for fibre or copper uplink connectivity
• Static LAG and LACP (IEEE 802.3ad) support for redundant uplink aggregation without manual failover intervention
• Cloud-managed operation via Cisco Meraki dashboard; zero on-device CLI configuration required for basic deployment
• 12.8 Gbps switching capacity and 9.5 Mpps forwarding rate suitable for campus access and branch office segments
• 16,000 MAC address table entries and support for up to 1,024 VLANs enabling logical segmentation without performance degradation
• Integrated QoS (802.1p, DSCP) and IGMP snooping for traffic prioritisation and multicast management in converged IP networks

Omnixon Global maintains stock of the Cisco Meraki MS220-24P-HW and related MS220 series access switches for immediate delivery across the UAE, GCC, and broader Asia-Europe corridor. Whether you are provisioning a new data centre access tier, expanding campus network capacity, or standardising remote office switching infrastructure under cloud management, our team can support your deployment with technical guidance, bulk pricing, and logistics coordination. Please submit your request for quotation with site location and timeline; we work directly with enterprise procurement teams and systems integrators to ensure seamless supply chain execution.