Meraki Smart Power Controller

MerakiSKU: 7512273

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Meraki Smart Power Controller

The Cisco Meraki MT40 smart power controller is the latest addition to the MT sensor portfolio, designed to give IT and facilities teams unparalleled visibility and control over power, environmental conditions, and equipment status. Built to complement the broader MT family, the MT40 enables remote monitoring of electrical load, temperature, and device health from the cloud, helping organizations minimize unplanned downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and optimize energy efficiency. With Meraki’s secure, scalable dashboard, you can centrally manage power policies across multiple sites, automate routine operations, and gain actionable insights that translate into measurable savings and improved uptime across distributed environments.

  • Remote visibility and health monitoring. The MT40 delivers continuous insight into environmental and electrical conditions, allowing you to monitor temperature, humidity, electrical load, and equipment status in real time from the Meraki dashboard. With proactive alerts, event logs, and historical trends, you can detect anomalies before they impact operations, enabling timely maintenance and rapid response during critical incidents. This level of visibility is essential for data centers, retail locations, and campuses where outages or equipment failures can cascade into larger disruptions.
  • Real-time power analytics and energy efficiency. Track energy consumption by outlet and device, identify energy waste, and implement schedules or automation to reduce costs. By understanding who, what, and when power is used, you can optimize load distribution, prevent overloads, and reduce thermal stress on equipment. The MT40 empowers facilities teams to make data-driven decisions that extend equipment life and improve overall energy efficiency across the network.
  • Cloud-managed, scalable deployment. As part of the Cisco Meraki MT portfolio, MT40 leverages the cloud for simple setup, centralized policy enforcement, firmware updates, and unified visibility across sites. Scale from a single location to hundreds of outlets without sacrificing control or security, ensuring consistent configuration and reporting for all powered devices regardless of where they are deployed.
  • Automated alerts and proactive downtime prevention. Customizable thresholds and alerting help you preempt failures. When power anomalies or environmental excursions occur, automatic actions—such as load shifting, device auto-recovery, or triggering third-party integrations—keep critical systems online. This proactive approach reduces maintenance windows, minimizes unplanned downtime, and supports service level expectations in mission-critical environments.
  • Secure, reliable, and easy to manage. Built on Meraki’s secure cloud platform, MT40 offers role-based access control, encryption in transit, and robust device authentication. The compact hardware is designed for diverse environments and is easy to deploy, monitor, and maintain—ensuring your power management remains both reliable and secure as your organization grows.

Technical Details of Meraki Smart Power Controller

  • Power input: 100-240V AC (universal) with integrated surge protection and safety features suitable for global deployments.
  • Device architecture: Cloud-managed power controller with smart outlets to monitor and control connected equipment and loads.
  • Connectivity: Secure enrollment with the Meraki cloud; remote management via the Meraki dashboard for centralized control.
  • Security: Role-based access control, TLS encryption for data in transit, and regular software updates to maintain resilience against threats.
  • Scalability: Designed for multi-site deployments, enabling centralized policy management and consistent visibility across a distributed environment.

How to install Meraki Smart Power Controller

  • Plan your deployment by mapping which outlets will control critical devices and identifying circuits that require dedicated power management. Choose a suitable, ventilated location near the equipment you intend to power, ensuring adequate air flow and easy cable routing.
  • Mount and mount-accessory considerations: Install the MT40 in a secure, accessible space such as a equipment rack or wall-mount enclosure that complies with local electrical codes. Verify that there is space for ventilation and future cabling needs. Connect the MT40 to a reliable power source first to verify basic operation.
  • Connect devices and loads: Wire the outlets to the devices you want to monitor and control. Label outlets clearly to reflect their purpose (e.g., critical, non-critical, HVAC, network gear) so policy rules and automations can be applied precisely.
  • Adopt and configure in the Meraki dashboard: Ensure your network is visible in the Meraki cloud, then follow guided enrollment to add the MT40. Assign it to the appropriate network and apply baseline power, environmental, and alert policies to get started.
  • Configure outlets, schedules, and power policies: Create outlet-level controls, on/off schedules, and automation rules based on sensor readings or external triggers. Define thresholds for temperature, humidity, and power usage, and set up notifications to keep teams informed in real time.
  • Set up alerts and dashboards: Customize alert channels (email, SMS, or webhook integrations) and build dashboards that spotlight energy consumption, device health, and uptime metrics. Establish escalation rules to ensure timely awareness by the right teams.
  • Test and validate operation: Perform controlled power cycles and monitor the MT40’s response in the Meraki dashboard. Confirm that remote power control, telemetry, and alerting function as intended before handing over to operations.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the Meraki MT40 Smart Power Controller used for? It provides remote power control for connected devices plus environmental and electrical monitoring, all integrated with the Meraki cloud dashboard to deliver centralized visibility, policy management, and proactive maintenance capabilities across distributed sites.
  • Can MT40 monitor energy usage? Yes. The MT40 collects real-time power consumption data and trends, enabling energy analytics, efficiency optimization, and cost-aware decision making for IT and facilities teams.
  • How does MT40 fit into the Meraki ecosystem? MT40 is designed to work seamlessly with the Cisco Meraki cloud environment, leveraging Meraki dashboards, policy-based management, firmware updates, and secure access controls to deliver cohesive power and environmental monitoring across your network.
  • What security features does MT40 offer? It includes role-based access control, encrypted data in transit, secure device enrolment, and ongoing software updates to address evolving threats and maintain compliance with organizational security requirements.
  • Who should consider deploying MT40? Organizations with distributed IT infrastructure—such as campuses, data centers, retail chains, and large office buildings—that need centralized power management, proactive monitoring, and automation to prevent downtime and optimize energy usage.

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