Cisco Meraki Varifocal Outdoor Dome Camera (MV72X-HW) | New

Overview of Cisco Meraki Varifocal Outdoor Dome Camera (MV72X-HW) | New

The Cisco Meraki MV72X-HW is a high-performance, cloud-managed outdoor dome security camera designed for demanding environments. It combines robust physical security with advanced analytics and is part of the Meraki MV smart camera family. The camera is engineered for reliability and ease of deployment, eliminating the need for traditional network video recorders (NVRs) and video management systems (VMS), which simplifies installation and enhances security

Cisco Meraki Varifocal Outdoor Dome Camera (MV72X-HW) Features:

• 4MP progressive CMOS image sensor for high-resolution video capture (up to 2688x1520).
• 3–9 mm varifocal lens with up to 3x optical zoom, allowing flexible field-of-view adjustments (36–112° horizontal FoV).
• Infrared (IR) illumination up to 30 meters (98 feet) for night vision and low-light environments.
• High dynamic range (HDR) for improved image clarity in challenging lighting conditions.
• 512GB high-endurance solid-state storage onboard, supporting up to 90 days of continuous 24/7 video retention (depending on settings).
• Industry-leading onboard processor powers advanced analytics and machine learning directly on the camera, enabling real-time object detection, classification, and tracking without external servers.
• IP67-rated for weather resistance, ensuring operation in rain, dust, and extreme outdoor conditions.
• IK10+ impact resistance for protection against vandalism and physical tampering.
• Built-in heater for operation in temperatures from -40°C to 50°C (-40°F to 122°F).
• Integrated 802.11ac wireless for flexible deployment and easy upgrades from analog systems.
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for simplified installation with a single cable.
• Managed via the Meraki cloud dashboard, providing network-wide visibility, remote access, and centralized management.
• Secure boot and signed firmware with a hardware security chip.
• Full disk AES-256 encryption and automatic TLS certificate provisioning.
• Granular user access controls, including the ability to restrict live/historical footage viewing, video export, and device tagging.
• Intelligent motion indexing with search engine, motion heatmaps, and motion recap features.
• Machine learning-powered object detection (people and vehicles) and support for custom computer vision applications via MV Sense licenses.
• Built-in microphone for audio recording (can be disabled as needed)

Best Uses for Cisco Meraki Varifocal Outdoor Dome Camera (MV72X-HW):

• Outdoor environments requiring robust weather and impact resistance, such as school campuses, manufacturing sites, parking lots, and public spaces.
• Locations where advanced analytics (object detection, motion tracking, people/vehicle counting) can enhance security and operational efficiency.
• Organizations seeking simplified, scalable video surveillance without the complexity of traditional NVR/VMS infrastructure.
• Deployments ranging from small sites to large, multi-site enterprises (supports 1–10,000+ cameras per network)

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