MV72-HW Meraki Varifocal MV72 Outdoor HD Dome Camera - 256GB Storage.

Cisco Meraki MV72‑HW – Cloud‑Managed Outdoor Varifocal Smart Camera

The Cisco Meraki MV72‑HW is a second‑generation outdoor smart camera designed for rugged environments. With 1080p resolution, a varifocal lens, and weather‑resistant housing, it provides secure surveillance and intelligent analytics through the Meraki Dashboard. It succeeds the MV71‑HW with improved performance and long‑term support.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Camera Type: Outdoor varifocal dome
• Resolution: 1080p (1920x1080)
• Lens: 3–9 mm varifocal lens, adjustable field of view (36°–112° horizontal)
• Storage: Onboard solid‑state storage (up to 256GB) with encrypted video retention
• Video Quality: H.264 encoding, up to 30 fps
• Analytics: Motion heat maps, object detection, and people counting
• Connectivity: 1x RJ45 Ethernet port with PoE (802.3af)
• Power: PoE only, typical consumption ~12W
• Durability: IP67 weather‑resistant and IK10 vandal‑resistant housing
• Dimensions: 3.9” x 4.9” (100 mm x 124 mm)
• Weight: ~0.7 kg (1.5 lb)
• Operating Temperature: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
• Management: Cloud‑managed via Meraki Dashboard

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Outdoor surveillance for campuses, retail, and enterprise facilities
• Rugged deployments requiring weatherproof and vandal‑resistant housing
• Analytics‑driven monitoring with motion heat maps and people detection
• Centralized management with secure cloud access via Meraki Dashboard

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• Requires a Meraki MV license for operation.
• Enables cloud video management, retention policies, and advanced analytics.