Meraki MX&MS overheating

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peto
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Meraki MX&MS overheating

Has anybody else have this problem? Especially ms120 is very hot and sometimes i cant keep my hand on it.  Is it normal? Similar applies to MX67

thank you

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PhilipDAth
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That ambient environment is too warm.  The problem with it being 24 degrees is that is the coolest the device can drop down to.

 

Using some fan-forced air is a good idea.

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Network-dad
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alot going on in a small box... How much POE are you using on the MS120?

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BlakeRichardson
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How are the devices installed, are they stacked one on top of another? I always keep the tops of my devices clear so they can "breathe"  If you are concerned its not normal contact support and they can check the devices internal temperature.

PhilipDAth
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If you can't comfortably put your hand on it - it's too hot.

peto
Getting noticed

Hi,

MS and MX are mounted on the wooden wall - some kind of wooden rack with front side always opened.. It doesn't matter how many devices are connected, it is hot all the time. Can I check the temperature somewhere in dashboard? 

PhilipDAth
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>Can I check the temperature somewhere in dashboard? 

 

No.

What is the ambient temperature like in the space?

Is there anything to take heat away?

24 celsius. I will try to put there a fan and will see if it helps

PhilipDAth
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Kind of a big deal

That ambient environment is too warm.  The problem with it being 24 degrees is that is the coolest the device can drop down to.

 

Using some fan-forced air is a good idea.

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