Meraki MS Switches

Cloud-Managed architecture

One of the key Meraki MS features is their cloud-managed architecture. This allows for easy configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the network, as all the switches are managed through a centralized web-based dashboard. This means that there is no need for on-premises management software, and network administrators can manage the network remotely from anywhere with an internet connection.

Layer 3 Routing Capabilities

Another important feature of Meraki MS switches is their Layer 3 routing capabilities. This allows for the creation of virtual networks, which can be segmented to provide different levels of access to different groups of users or devices. This helps to keep the network secure and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Quality Of Services Controls

Meraki MS switches also support Quality of Service (QoS) controls, which allow for the prioritization of network traffic based on its importance. This ensures that critical applications and services, such as voice and video conferencing, are given priority over less important traffic, such as file downloads.

Power Over Ethernet (PoE)

In addition to these features, Meraki MS switches also support Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows for the powering of devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras over the Ethernet cable. This eliminates the need for separate power cables and reduces clutter, making the network easier to manage and maintain.

Product highlights

• Range of enterprise switching options built on proven Cisco hardware technologies
• Basic layer 2 to high-performance layer 3 switches with up to 40 GbE uplinks on access
  and up to 100 GbE on aggregation switches, suitable for deployments of all size
• True zero-touch configuration model that scales with organization needs
  and requirements
• Integrated troubleshooting tools, logging, and alerting reduce operational costs
• Energy-efficient design with low acoustics and fanless options
• Flexible stacking for scaled configuration and high performance in one
• Cloud management reduces cost, overhead, and time to resolution
• Industry-standard features allow for simple integration into existing and mixed
  infrastructures
• Role-based administration and automatic, secure firmware updates delivered
  via the web
• Stack power, improved physical stacking, and multigigabit options on select models

Inside the Meraki MS

Powerful feature set for deployments of all types

Meraki switches include all of the traditional Ethernet features found on the highest-end
products, including:

• Quality-of-service (QoS) to prioritize mission-critical traffic such as voice and video
• IEEE 802.1x support for port-based network access control
• MAC-based RADIUS auth and MAC allowlisting
• Voice VLAN support for simplified VoIP deployments
• Port mirroring support for monitoring network traffic at line rate
• DHCP snooping to prevent users from adding unauthorized DHCP
  servers on the network
• IGMP snooping to optimize network performance with multicast traffic
• Link aggregation control protocol (LACP) for high-capacity trunking, stacking,
  and increased availability
• Rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP), BPDU guard, root guard, and other safeguards
  to help prevent misconfigurations and reduce convergence time
• Per port VLAN configuration
• Multiple administrative roles with sophisticated security policy management
• High-performance layer 3 routing capabilities on select models

Meraki MS Switches Portafolio

Read More:

• Cisco Meraki Ms Switch Comparison Chart
• Cisco Meraki Ms Switches Family Datasheet

Use Cases

Meraki MS switches are used in a variety of industries and organizations, from small businesses to large enterprises. They are particularly well-suited for organizations that need to manage multiple locations or remote sites, as the cloud-based management allows for easy management and monitoring of all the switches from a single dashboard.

Customer Reviews of Meraki MS Features

Meraki MS switches have received mostly positive reviews from customers. One customer, a network administrator at a large retail company, praised the ease of use and flexibility of the switches, saying: "Meraki MS switches have made our network management so much easier. The cloud-based management is a game-changer, and the Layer 3 routing capabilities have allowed us to segment our network and provide different levels of access to different groups of users."

Another customer, a network administrator at a healthcare organization, praised the security and compliance features of the switches, saying: "Meraki MS switches have helped us to ensure that our network is secure and compliant. The Layer 3 routing capabilities have allowed us to segment our network and control access, while the QoS controls have allowed us to prioritize critical applications and services."