Meraki MV53X: Outdoor varifocal bullet, SKUs and licences

In short

An outdoor bullet camera with a 12.5-38 mm varifocal lens for long-distance views such as car parks, gates and checkpoints, recording 4K to 1 TB of on-camera storage. Meraki is trialling licence plate recognition on this model (early access, currently focused on North American plates; output via MQTT with an MV Sense licence). Add the MV53X, its licence and accessories to your basket and we will quote.

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Key specifications

Specification	Detail
Sensor	1/1.8in 8.41 MP progressive CMOS
Lens / field of view	12.5-38 mm varifocal, 12°-37° horizontal
Video	4K up to 15 fps; 4 MP and 1080p up to 24 fps; HDR
Storage	1 TB on-board solid-state
Night vision	Built-in IR, up to 50 m
Ratings	IK10+, IP67
Power	802.3at PoE+ required, up to 30 W
Operating temperature	-40°C to 50°C
Warranty	5-year hardware, advance replacement

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Order codes

SKU	Description
MV53X-HW	Meraki MV53X varifocal lens outdoor bullet camera with 1 TB storage

Licences for the MV53X

SKU	Tier	Term	Description
LIC-MV-1YR	Enterprise	1 year	Meraki MV Enterprise licence, 1 year (one per camera; not for MV44X/MV84X, which take LIC-MV-MULTCAM)
LIC-MV-3YR	Enterprise	3 years	MV Enterprise licence, 3 yr
LIC-MV-5YR	Enterprise	5 years	MV Enterprise licence, 5 yr
LIC-MV-7YR	Enterprise	7 years	MV Enterprise licence, 7 yr
LIC-MV-10YR	Enterprise	10 years	MV Enterprise licence, 10 yr
LIC-MV-SEN-1YR	MV Sense add-on	1 year	Meraki MV Sense licence, 1 year (optional per-camera add-on: REST and MQTT analytics APIs and custom computer vision; needs a base MV licence)
LIC-MV-SEN-3YR	MV Sense add-on	3 years	MV Sense add-on, 3 yr
LIC-MV-SEN-5YR	MV Sense add-on	5 years	MV Sense add-on, 5 yr
LIC-MV-SEN-7YR	MV Sense add-on	7 years	MV Sense add-on, 7 yr
LIC-MV-SEN-10YR	MV Sense add-on	10 years	MV Sense add-on, 10 yr
LIC-MV-CA7-1Y	Cloud Archive 7 days	1 year	Cloud Archive 7 days, 1 yr
LIC-MV-CA7-3Y	Cloud Archive 7 days	3 years	Cloud Archive 7 days, 3 yr
LIC-MV-CA7-5Y	Cloud Archive 7 days	5 years	Cloud Archive 7 days, 5 yr
LIC-MV-CA30-1Y	Cloud Archive 30 days	1 year	Meraki MV 30 Day Cloud Archive licence, 1 year (optional per-camera add-on; one per camera, not stackable; not for MV44X/MV84X)
LIC-MV-CA30-3Y	Cloud Archive 30 days	3 years	Cloud Archive 30 days, 3 yr
LIC-MV-CA30-5Y	Cloud Archive 30 days	5 years	Cloud Archive 30 days, 5 yr
LIC-MV-CA90-1Y	Cloud Archive 90 days	1 year	Cloud Archive 90 days, 1 yr
LIC-MV-CA90-3Y	Cloud Archive 90 days	3 years	Cloud Archive 90 days, 3 yr
LIC-MV-CA90-5Y	Cloud Archive 90 days	5 years	Cloud Archive 90 days, 5 yr
LIC-MV-CA180-1Y	Cloud Archive 180 days	1 year	Cloud Archive 180 days, 1 yr
LIC-MV-CA180-3Y	Cloud Archive 180 days	3 years	Cloud Archive 180 days, 3 yr
LIC-MV-CA180-5Y	Cloud Archive 180 days	5 years	Cloud Archive 180 days, 5 yr
LIC-MV-CA365-1Y	Cloud Archive 365 days	1 year	Cloud Archive 365 days, 1 yr
LIC-MV-CA365-3Y	Cloud Archive 365 days	3 years	Cloud Archive 365 days, 3 yr
LIC-MV-CA365-5Y	Cloud Archive 365 days	5 years	Cloud Archive 365 days, 5 yr
LIC-MV-E	Subscription - Essential		MV licence, Subscription (Essential)
LIC-MV-SEN	Subscription - MV Sense add-on		MV Sense add-on, Subscription
LIC-MV-CA7	Subscription - Cloud Archive 7 days		Cloud Archive 7 days, Subscription
LIC-MV-CA30	Subscription - Cloud Archive 30 days		Cloud Archive 30 days, Subscription
LIC-MV-CA90	Subscription - Cloud Archive 90 days		Cloud Archive 90 days, Subscription
LIC-MV-CA180	Subscription - Cloud Archive 180 days		Cloud Archive 180 days, Subscription
LIC-MV-CA365	Subscription - Cloud Archive 365 days		Cloud Archive 365 days, Subscription

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Accessories

SKU	Description
MA-MNT-MV-28	Pole mount for third-generation MV cameras
MA-MNT-MV-58	Conduit back box for third-generation MV cameras
MA-MNT-MV-88	Corner mount for third-generation MV cameras
MA-INJ-4	Meraki MR 802.3at PoE injector, worldwide unit (power cord not included; order MA-PWR-CORD-UK for the UK). Replaced the regional MA-INJ-4-XX SKUs
MA-PWR-CORD-UK	Meraki AC power cord, UK plug, 1.8 m (6 ft). Not included in the box: order one for each Meraki switch, appliance, power adapter or PoE injector that ships without a cord

Datasheet and ordering

Full specifications are in the Cisco Meraki MV53X datasheet.

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Frequently asked questions

What licence does the Meraki MV53X need?

The MV53X needs a Meraki licence for its product type to run in the dashboard. The licence codes that apply are listed on this page by tier and term; we confirm the right licensing model for your organisation at quote.

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Is the Meraki MV53X still on sale?

Yes. The MV53X is part of the current Cisco Meraki range.

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