Product Highlights
• Meraki dashboard simplifies operation
• Machine learning capability for intelligent object detection
• Cloud-augmented edge storage minimizes physical infrastructure
• Suitable for deployments of all sizes: 1 camera or 10,000+
• Intelligent motion indexing with search engine
• Built-in motion analytics tools like motion search and
motion heat maps
• Secure encrypted control architecture
• No special software or browser plugins required
• Granular user access controls
• Wireless options for easy upgrades from analog
MV Cloud Managed
Smart Cameras
SECOND GENERATION (MV12, MV22, AND MV72)
The MV Smart Camera family brings powerful, advanced analytics
to the typical security camera world. With a powerful processor—
the same kind found on many of today’s smartphones—and an
innovative architecture which minimizes physical infrastructure as
well as software requirements, these smart cameras from Cisco
Meraki represent a shift from cameras simply ensuring physical
safety and security, to providing powerful business intelligence
as well.
OVERVIEW
MV cameras feature an innovative architecture which places
high-endurance storage locally on the camera and removes
the network video recorder (NVR) from the equation. Not only
does this drastically simplify both installation and scaling, but it
also eliminates a major network security vulnerability in the IT
infrastructure.
Features like LLDP insights, oine device alerting, and built-in
remote troubleshooting tools reduce time to resolution and free
up personnel to make IT improvements, providing added business
value. And, because MV is managed through the browser-based
Meraki dashboard and operates using a licensing model, there’s
no need to purchase, download, and maintain any additional
software. Management through the Meraki dashboard ensures
firmware updates will continually roll out over the lifespan of the
product, meaning its value will only increase over time.
Featuring an industry-leading processor, these cameras are
not only capable of providing high definition (1080p) video,
but they also allow for on-board analytics capabilities that
previously required additional software and heavy-duty hardware.
Harnessing the power of computer vision and machine learning,
this camera line can dynamically classify people as objects within
a frame. This simple-seeming insight builds the foundation for
more eective and ecient processes, like people counting. And
the best part is that they will only get smarter, and more accurate,
over time.
MV: BEYOND JUST SECURITY
Datasheet | MV Series
CUTTING EDGE ARCHITECTURE
Meraki's expertise in distributed computing has come to
the security camera world. With cloud-augmented edge
storage, MV cameras provide ground breaking ease of
deployment, configuration, and operation. Completely
eliminating the Network Video Recorder (NVR) not
only reduces equipment CAPEX, but the simplified
architecture also minimizes lifetime OPEX costs.
Each MV camera comes with integrated, ultra reliable,
industrial-grade storage. This cutting edge technology
allows the system to eciently scale to any size because
the storage expands with the addition of each camera.
Plus, administrators can rest easy knowing that even
if the network connection cuts out, the cameras will
continue to record footage.
VIDEO FRAME
ON-DEVICE
STORAGE
REMOTE VIDEO
ACCESS
LOCAL VIDEO
ACCESS
MERAKI
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MV takes a unique approach to handling motion data by analyzing
video on the camera itself, but indexing motion in the cloud. This
hybrid motion-based retention strategy plus scheduled recording
give users the ability to define the video retention method that
works best for every deployment.
The motion-based retention tool allows users to pick the video bit
rate and frame rate to find the perfect balance between storage
length and image quality. All cameras retain continuous footage
as a safety net for the most recent 72 hours before intelligently
trimming stored video that contains no motion.
Users can define when cameras are recording, and when they’re
not, with scheduled recording. Create schedule templates for
groups of cameras and store only what’s needed, nothing more.
Turn o recording altogether and only view live footage for
selective privacy.
Best of all, the dashboard provides a real-time retention estimate
for each camera, removing the guesswork. For users who have
non-negotiable regulatory requirements surrounding storage,
optional licenses for 90- and 180-day 24/7 cloud archive are
available, too.
OPTIMIZED RETENTION
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ISOLATE EVENTS, INTELLIGENTLY
Meraki MV cameras use intelligent motion search to
quickly find important segments of video amongst hours
of recordings. Optimized to eliminate noise and false
positives, this allows users to retrospectively zero-in on
relevant events with minimal eort.
MV's motion indexing oers an intuitive search interface.
Select the elements of the scene that are of interest and
dashboard will retrieve all of the activity that occurred
in that area. Laptop go missing? Drag the mouse over
where it was last seen and quickly find out when it
happened and who was responsible.
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ANALYTICS, BUILT RIGHT IN
With an industry-leading processor onboard every
MV camera*, advanced analytics, including computer
vision and machine learning are now easy, scalable,
and cost eective to implement. MV cameras can
detect what's a person—and what's not—to enable
features like people counting over time. You'll gain
valuable insights into oce foot trac and your
customers' behavior patterns with a single security
camera solution—no servers, special software, or
dedicated hardware required.
Motion heat maps provide an overview of relative
motion in a given area hour-by-hour or day-by-day,
helping you to paint a picture of general motion
trends. These functionalities make it possible to start
expecting more from your cameras than just security.
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SIMPLY CLOUD-MANAGED
Meraki's innovative GUI-based dashboard
management tool has revolutionized networks around
the world, and brings the same benefits to networked
video surveillance. Zero-touch configuration, remote
troubleshooting, and the ability to manage distributed
sites through a single pane of glass eliminate many
of the headaches security administrators have dealt
with for decades. Best of all, dashboard functionality
is built into every Meraki product, meaning additional
video management software (VMS) is now a thing of
the past.
Additionally, features like the powerful drag-and-
drop video wall help to streamline remote device
management and monitoring — whether cameras are
deployed at one site, or across the globe.
SECURE AND ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE
Centralized cloud management oers one of the most
secure platforms available for camera operation. All
access to the camera is encrypted with a public key
infrastructure (PKI) that includes individual camera
certificates. Integrated two-factor authentication
provides strong access controls. Local video is also
encrypted by default and adds a final layer of security
that can't be turned o.
All software updates are managed automatically
for the delivery of new features and to enable rapid
security updates. Scheduled maintenance windows
ensure the MV family continues to address users'
needs with the delivery of new features as part of the
all-inclusive licensed service.
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Camera
1/3” 4MP (2688x1520) progressive CMOS image sensor
128GB high endurance solid state storage (MV12WE)
256GB high endurance solid state storage (MV12N and MV12W)
2.8mm focal length fixed lens (MV12W and MV12WE)
3.8mm focal length fixed lens (MV12N)
f/1.8 aperture
Field of view:
Horizontal 114° (MV12W and MV12WE)
Horizontal 73° (MV12N)
Vertical 61° (MV12W and MV12WE)
Vertical 44° (MV12N)
Diagonal 132° (MV12W and MV12WE)
Diagonal 86° (MV12N)
1/30s to 1/32,000s shutter speed
Minimum illumination 0.18 Lux (standard recording) and 0.01 Lux (night mode)
Built-in IR illuminators, eective up to 15m (49ft)
Video
1080p HD video recording (1920x1080) with H.264 encoding, up to 20fps
Cloud augmented edge storage (locally stored video with metadata in the cloud)
Optimized retention settings (scheduling and motion-based) for variable retention
Up to 40 days of 24/7 continuous video storage per camera*
Direct live streaming with no client software (native browser playback)**
Stream video anywhere with automatic cloud proxy
High dynamic range (HDR)
Data Security
Full disk encryption (AES 256-bit)
Automatically purchased and provisioned TLS certificates (publicly-signed)
Management encryption and two-factor authentication
Networking
1x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (RJ45)
Dual band WLAN with supporting 2.4GHz and 5GHz
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
DSCP trac marking
Power
Power consumption 12.95W maximum via 802.3af PoE
Features
Cloud managed with complete integration into the Meraki dashboard
Plug and play deployment with self-configuration
Dynamic day-to-night transition with IR illumination
Noise optimized motion indexing engine with historical search
Shared video wall with individual layouts supporting multiple cameras
Selective export capability with cloud proxy (with watermarked timestamps)
Highly granular view, review, and export user permissions with SAML integration
Motion heat maps for relative hourly or day-by-day motion overview
Motion alerts
Wireless
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio
5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac radio
Supported frequence bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
2.412 - 2.484 GHz
5.150 - 5.250 GHz (UNII-1)
5.250 - 5.350 GHz (UNII-2)
5.470 - 5.600, 5.660 - 5.725 GHz (UNII-2e)
5.725 - 5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
802.11ac and 802.11n capabilities
1x1 with one spatial stream
MU-MIMO support
20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n)
20, 40, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac)
Up to 256 QAM on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
Antenna
Integrated omni-directional antennas (4.4 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 6.3 dBi gain at 5 GHz)
Security
WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X
EAP-TTLS
TKIP and AES encryption
Environment
Temperature: 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
MV12 Mini-Dome Camera Specifications
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In the Box
Quick start & installation guide
MV camera hardware
Wall mounting kit
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 106mm x 74mm (diameter x height)
Fixed lens
Weight 286g
Female RJ45 Ethernet connector
Multicolor, multifunction status LED
Reset button
Waranty
Warranty 3 year hardware warranty with advanced replacement
Ordering Information
MV12N-HW: 256GB Narrow Angle Mini Dome Camera
MV12W-HW: 256GB Wide Angle Mini Dome Camera
MV12WE-HW: 128GB Wide Angle Mini Dome Camera
LIC-MV-XYR: Meraki MV Enterprise License (X = 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 years)
MA-INJ-4-XX: Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet injector (XX = US, EU, UK, or AU)
MA-PWR-MV-LV: Low voltage 12VDC/24VAC input PoE injector for MV cameras (coax
converter)
Note: Each Meraki camera requires a license to operate
* Storage duration dependent on encoding settings and camera storage model.
** Browser support for H.264 decoding required.
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Camera
1/3” 4MP (2688x1520) progressive CMOS image sensor
256GB high endurance solid state storage
3-9mm focal length
f/1.2-2.3 aperture
Field of view:
Horizontal 36° - 112°
Vertical 20° - 57°
Diagonal 42° - 138°
Lens adjustment range:
Tilt: 65°
Rotation: +/- 90°
Pan: 354°
1/30s to 1/32,000s shutter speed
Minimum illumination 0.18 Lux (standard recording) and 0.01 Lux (night mode)
Built-in IR illuminators, eective up to 30m (98ft)
Video
1080p HD video recording (1920x1080) with H.264 encoding, up to 20fps
Cloud augmented edge storage (locally stored video with metadata in the cloud)
Optimized retention settings (scheduling and motion-based) for variable retention
Up to 40 days of 24/7 continuous video storage per camera*
Direct live streaming with no client software (native browser playback)**
Stream video anywhere with automatic cloud proxy
High dynamic range (HDR)
Data Security
Full disk encryption (AES 256-bit)
Automatically purchased and provisioned TLS certificates (publicly-signed)
Management encryption and two-factor authentication
Networking
1x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (RJ45)
Dual band WLAN with antenna diversity supporting 2.4GHz and 5GHz
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
DSCP trac marking
Power
Power consumption 12.95W maximum via 802.3af PoE
Features
Cloud managed with complete integration into the Meraki dashboard
Plug and play deployment with self-configuration
Dynamic day-to-night transition with IR illumination
Noise optimized motion indexing engine with historical search
Shared video wall with individual layouts supporting multiple cameras
Selective export capability with cloud proxy (with watermarked timestamps)
Highly granular view, review, and export user permissions with SAML integration
Motion heat maps for relative hourly or day-by-day motion overview
Motion alerts
Wireless
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio
5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac radio
Supported frequence bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
2.412 - 2.484 GHz
5.150 - 5.250 GHz (UNII-1)
5.250 - 5.350 GHz (UNII-2)
5.470 - 5.600, 5.660 - 5.725 GHz (UNII-2e)
5.725 - 5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
802.11ac and 802.11n Capabilities
1x1 with one spatial stream
MU-MIMO support
20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n)
20, 40, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac)
Up to 256 QAM on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
Antenna
Integrated omni-directional antennas (4.4 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 6.3 dBi gain at 5 GHz)
Security
WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X
EAP-TTLS
TKIP and AES encryption
Environment
Temperature: 0°C - 45°C (32°F - 113°F)
MV22 Indoor Varifocal Camera Specifications
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In the Box
Quick start & installation guide
MV camera hardware
Wall mounting kit
Junction box adapter plate
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 149mm x 97mm (diameter x height)
Varifocal lens (up to 3x optical zoom)
Weight without mounting plate 706g
Weight with mounting plate 842g
Female RJ45 Ethernet connector
Multicolor, multifunction status LED
Reset button
Ratings
IK08 vandal-resistance
Waranty
3 year hardware warranty with advanced replacement
Ordering Information
MV22-HW: Varifocal MV22 Indoor HD Dome Camera With 256GB Storage
LIC-MV-XYR: Meraki MV Enterprise License (X = 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 years)
MA-INJ-4-XX: Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet injecto (XX = US, EU, UK, or AU)
MA-PWR-MV-LV: Low voltage 12VDC/24VAC input PoE injector for MV cameras (coax
converter)
Note: Each Meraki camera requires a license to operate
* Storage duration dependent on encoding settings and camera storage model.
** Browser support for H.264 decoding required.
MV22 Indoor Varifocal Camera Specifications
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Camera
1/3” 4MP (2688x1520) progressive CMOS image sensor
256GB high endurance solid state storage
3-9mm focal length
f/1.2-2.3 aperture
Field of view:
Horizontal 36° - 112°
Vertical 20° - 57°
Diagonal 42° - 138°
Lens adjustment range:
Tilt: 65°
Rotation: +/- 90°
Pan: 354°
1/30s to 1/32,000s shutter speed
Minimum illumination 0.18 Lux (standard recording) and 0.01 Lux (night mode)
Built-in IR illuminators, eective up to 30m (98ft)
Heating elements
Video
1080p HD video recording (1920x1080) with H.264 encoding, up to 20fps
Cloud augmented edge storage (locally stored video with metadata in the cloud)
Optimized retention settings (scheduling and motion-based) for variable retention
Up to 40 days of 24/7 continuous video storage per camera*
Direct live streaming with no client software (native browser playback)**
Stream video anywhere with automatic cloud proxy
High dynamic range (HDR)
Data Security
Full disk encryption (AES 256-bit)
Automatically purchased and provisioned TLS certificates (publicly-signed)
Management encryption and two-factor authentication
Networking
1x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (RJ45)
Dual band WLAN with antenna diversity supporting 2.4GHz and 5GHz
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
DSCP trac marking
Power
Power consumption when not using heater 12.95W maximum via 802.3af PoE
Power consumption when using heater 25.5W maximum via 802.3at PoE
Features
Cloud managed with complete integration into the Meraki dashboard
Plug and play deployment with self-configuration
Dynamic day-to-night transition with IR illumination
Noise optimized motion indexing engine with historical search
Shared video wall with individual layouts supporting multiple cameras
Selective export capability with cloud proxy (with watermarked timestamps)
Highly granular view, review, and export user permissions with SAML integration
Motion heat maps for relative hourly or day-by-day motion overview
Motion alerts
Wireless
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio
5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac radio
Supported frequence bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
2.412 - 2.484 GHz
5.150 - 5.250 GHz (UNII-1)
5.250 - 5.350 GHz (UNII-2)
5.470 - 5.600, 5.660 - 5.725 GHz (UNII-2e)
5.725 - 5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
802.11ac and 802.11n Capabilities
1x1 with one spatial stream
MU-MIMO support
20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n)
20, 40, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac)
Up to 256 QAM on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
Antenna
Integrated omni-directional antennas (4.4 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 6.3 dBi gain at 5 GHz)
Security
WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X
EAP-TTLS
TKIP and AES encryption
Environment
Temperature: -40°C - 50°C (-40°F - 122°F)***
MV72 Outdoor Varifocal Camera Specifications
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In the Box
Quick start & installation guide
MV camera hardware
Wall mounting kit
Junction box adapter plate
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 165mm x 103mm (diameter x height)
Varifocal lens (up to 3x optical zoom)
Weight without mounting plate 1247g
Weight with mounting plate 1353g
Female RJ45 Ethernet connector
Multicolor, multifunction status LED
Reset button
Ratings
IK10 vandal-resistance
IP67 weather-proofing
Waranty
Warranty 3 year hardware warranty with advanced replacement
Ordering Information
MV72-HW: Varifocal MV72 Indoor HD Dome Camera With 256GB Storage
LIC-MV-XYR: Meraki MV Enterprise License (X = 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 years)
MA-INJ-4-XX: Meraki 802.3at Power over Ethernet injecto (XX = US, EU, UK, or AU)
MA-PWR-MV-LV: Low voltage 12VDC/24VAC input PoE injector for MV cameras (coax
converter)
Note: Each Meraki camera requires a license to operate
* Storage duration dependent on encoding settings and camera storage model.
** Browser support for H.264 decoding required.
*** Operation of the MV72 under 0°C will make use of the internal heater.
MV72 Outdoor Varifocal Camera Specifications
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Mounting Accessories Specifications
Wall Mount Arm for MV72
Wall mount for attaching camera perpendicular to mounting surface
Includes pendant cap
Supported Models: MV72
Dimensions (wall bracket) 160.0mm L x 104.0mm W x 286.0mm D
Combined weight: 0.67kg
MA-MNT-MV-10
Pole Mount
Can be used in conjunction with MA-MNT-MV-10 Wall Mount Arm
Supported Models: MV72
Dimensions: 163.5mm L x 107.6mm W x 34.0mm D
Combined weight: 0.289kg
MA-MNT-MV-20
Wall Mount Arm for MV12
Wall mount arm for attaching camera perpendicular to mounting surface
Includes pendant cap
Supported Models: MV12
Dimensions (wall bracket): 91.3mm L x 94.0mm W x 302.3mm D
Combined weight: 0.697kg
MA-MNT-MV-30
Wall Mount Bracket
Support models: MV22
Dimensions: 48.0mm L x 130.0mm W x 156.2mm D
Combined weight 0.503kg
MA-MNT-MV-31
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California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS)
What is CMAS?
California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) offers a wide variety of commodity and information
technology products and services at prices which have been assessed to be fair, reasonable and
competitive. The CMAS Program creates a pool of suppliers that an agency can solicit offers from. When
utilized correctly, CMAS streamlines the procurement process
Overview for CMAS
The California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) program was established in 1994. The CMAS contracts
are awarded and administered by the state of California, Department of General Services, Procurement
Division, in accordance with Public Contract Code (PCC) Sections 10290 et seq. and Section 12101.5.
CMAS contracts are established using products, services, and prices from already existing, competitively
assessed and cost compared multiple award contracts. The products, services, and prices are primarily
from the federal General Services Administration (GSA) multiple award schedule program, but not
exclusively. Added to these products, services, and prices, are California contract terms and conditions,
procurement codes and policies, and a totally independent California contract.
The contracts are utilized statewide by both California state and local government agencies under
delegated authority from the Department of General Services. Agencies make best-value purchasing
decisions accordingly.
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flexible, tailored, end-to-end solutions to keep your workforce engaged and productive. With an
innovative approach centered around exceptional user experiences.
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We provide smart workspace solutions to help you deliver consistent network performance and give
guests, employees and students an uninterrupted experience.
Secure Network Solutions
Our security solutions help protect your network and critical data from cybersecurity threats
Safe Environments
We believe that employee, student, and customer safety is paramount in any environment. That’s why
our solutions provide a cloud based platform to help you intuitively manage and monitor physical
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Remote Work Solutions
With our remote work solutions, working away from the office is no big deal. Give employees a secure,
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technologies.
Free Network Evaluation & Demo
ThunderIT offers a FREE Network Evaluation and/or product Demo to help ensure you are well informed
and confident when choosing the right Cisco Meraki solution for your needs. During our call we'll
architect a custom built Cisco Meraki solution for your business or environment.
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Scope of CMAS
CMAS agreements are established for information technology and non- information technology
products and services that have been competitively assessed, negotiated, or bid primarily by the federal
GSA, but not exclusively.
The awarded CMAS is structured to comply with California procurement codes, guidelines, and policies,
and provide for the highest level of contractual protection.
When using CMAS as a procurement method, State agencies are required to seek offers from a
minimum of 3 CMAS contractors, including one California Certified SB and/or DVBE (if available). Local
government agencies are not bound by this requirement, and can set their own policy of how many
contractors to solicit.
Legislation
Public Contract Code (PCC) § 10290 et seq. and 12101.5 include approval for local government agencies
to use CMAS for acquisition of information technology and non-information technology products and
services.
Public Contract Code (PCC) § 10298 and 10299 authorizes local government agencies and school districts
to use CMAS and other Department of General Services (DGS) agreements without competitive bidding.
However, each local government agency should make its own determination whether the CMAS
program is consistent with their procurement policies and regulations.
Definition of a Local Government Agency
A local government agency is any city, county, city and county, district, or other local governmental body
or corporation, including the California State Universities (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems,
K-12 schools and community colleges empowered to expend public funds.
What is Included?
CMAS agreements are established for information technology and non- information technology
products and services that have been competitively assessed, negotiated, or bid primarily by the federal
GSA, but not exclusively. The awarded CMAS is structured to comply with California procurement codes,
guidelines, and policies, and provide for the highest level of contractual protection.
Contractor's Option to Allow Use of Their CMAS
As specified in the CMAS, it is at the option of the CMAS contractor whether or not to allow local
government agencies to use their CMAS. CMAS contractors must report all local government agency
transactions in their quarterly reports.
