Cisco Meraki MS130-8P 8 Ports Managed Switch – MS130-8P-HW

Cisco Meraki MS130-8P 8-Port PoE Managed Switch — MS130-8P-HW

The Cisco Meraki MS130-8P-HW is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet managed switch with PoE+ support, managed entirely through the Meraki cloud dashboard. Designed for small branch offices and distributed enterprise deployments, it delivers simple, centralized network management without requiring on-premises controllers or complex CLI configuration.

Key Features

• 8x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3at)
• Meraki cloud-managed — zero-touch provisioning and centralized management
• Layer 2 managed switching with VLAN, QoS, and port isolation
• Integrated security and traffic analytics via Meraki dashboard
• Compact form factor for branch and small office deployments

Product Specifications

• Part Number: MS130-8P-HW
• Manufacturer: Cisco Meraki
• OEM Status: Retail
• Model: MS130-8P
• Total Ports: 8x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
• Switching Layer: Layer 2
• Management: Meraki Cloud Dashboard

Switch & Port Specifications

• Switching Capacity: 16 Gbps
• PoE Budget: 124W total
• Max PoE per Port: 30W (PoE+)
• Uplink Ports: 2x SFP (1G)

Network & Protocol Specifications

• VLANs: 802.1Q VLAN support
• QoS: 802.1p, DSCP
• Spanning Tree: STP, RSTP
• Management: Meraki Cloud Dashboard (license required)

Use Cases

• Branch office and small business PoE access switching
• Wi-Fi access point and IP camera PoE connectivity
• Distributed enterprise deployments requiring centralized cloud management
• Zero-touch provisioning for remote site network deployments

Compatibility

• Cisco Meraki cloud dashboard (Meraki license required for full management)
• IEEE 802.3at PoE+ devices up to 30W per port
• 1G SFP uplink modules

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this require a Meraki license?

Yes — Cisco Meraki switches require an active Meraki license for cloud management features. The hardware can be purchased separately from the license.

What is the total PoE budget?

The MS130-8P provides 124W total PoE budget shared across all 8 PoE+ ports.

The Cisco Meraki MS130-8P-HW delivers 8-port Gigabit PoE+ switching with cloud-managed simplicity — purpose-built for branch offices and distributed enterprise deployments requiring zero-touch provisioning and centralized Meraki management.