CyberPower MP18HO007 2-Outlet Wall Tap with USB Charging
Overview
The CyberPower MP18HO007 is a 2-outlet wall-tap power strip with integrated USB charging—designed for surveillance installations, server rooms, and field deployment where you need both standard AC outlets and mobile device charging on a single wall point. The unit houses two standard NEMA 5-15P outlets and two integrated Type-A USB ports sharing 2.1A output, letting you power NVRs, monitors, routers, and charge phones or tablets without daisy-chaining power strips across a control room or job site. This is a 2-pack configuration, so you're getting two complete units per purchase.
Key Features
- 2 Standard Outlets (125V NEMA 5-15P): Each wall tap includes two full-sized AC outlets rated for 125V input. This gives you the flexibility to plug in powered surveillance equipment—PoE switches, NVRs, monitors, thermal cameras with integrated heaters—without consuming dedicated wall sockets for each device. The dual outlets let a single mounted unit serve multiple pieces of infrastructure on a single stud or conduit run.
- 2 Integrated USB Type-A Ports (2.1A shared): Both USB ports draw from a shared 2.1A budget, enough to charge one smartphone and one tablet simultaneously, or two phones at reduced speed. For surveillance teams running mobile evidence review apps or body cameras during site work, this eliminates the need for separate USB charging blocks. The shared architecture means you won't get 2.1A per port—plan for roughly 1A–1.2A per port under typical dual-charge scenarios.
- Compact Wall-Tap Form Factor: At 3 × 2 × 4.7 inches, the unit sits flush against a wall outlet without protruding so far that cables bend sharply or adjacent outlets become unusable. The compact footprint is critical for tight server racks, control room corners, or field surveillance setups where space is already constrained by networking gear and cable trays.
- cUL Safety Certification: Underwriters Laboratories certification (cUL) confirms the unit meets North American electrical safety standards for household and commercial use. This means the MP18HO007 is approved for insurance compliance and building code installations—no workarounds needed for corporate or municipal deployments.
- RoHS Compliance: Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliance ensures no lead, mercury, cadmium, or other restricted materials in the circuit or connectors. For environmentally controlled facilities and regulated enterprises (healthcare, finance, government), RoHS is often a procurement requirement; this unit clears that hurdle.
- Limited One-Year Manufacturer Warranty: Covers defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months from purchase. This is standard for power-distribution accessories; it protects against manufacturing faults but does not cover damage from power surges or environmental exposure—surge protection boards (like UPS units) should back up sensitive cameras and recorders.
Integration & Compatibility
The MP18HO007 is compatible with any 125V AC outlet in North America (standard residential and commercial wall sockets). Use it to power surveillance components that accept standard 120V input: PoE switches, NVRs, power supplies for outdoor camera clusters, and monitor displays. The NEMA 5-15P plug type is universal; no special adapters are required. The USB ports follow the standard Type-A interface, so any smartphone, tablet, or USB-powered device will connect without adapters. For high-current devices (industrial heaters, large-format printers, or rack-mounted servers drawing more than 15A per outlet), verify the circuit breaker capacity at your installation point—the wall tap itself is passive and simply distributes available voltage.
What's in the Box
2× CyberPower MP18HO007 wall-tap power strips (one per unit in the 2-pack).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum current per outlet on the MP18HO007?
A: Each NEMA 5-15P outlet is rated for 15A at 125V—the standard North American circuit capacity. The total load across both outlets should not exceed the capacity of the wall circuit they're plugged into (typically 15A per circuit breaker). Check your building's electrical plan if you're loading the unit heavily with multiple high-draw devices.
Q: Can I use the MP18HO007 to charge two devices at full speed simultaneously?
A: The two USB ports share a combined 2.1A output. If you charge two devices at the same time, each receives roughly 1A–1.2A, which is sufficient for smartphones and small tablets but slower than dedicated single-device chargers. For faster charging, prioritize one device or use the AC outlets to power a separate, higher-amperage USB charging block.
Q: Is the MP18HO007 suitable for outdoor surveillance installations?
A: No. The unit is not sealed (no IP rating) and is designed for indoor use only. Outdoor camera power and charging should use NEMA 4X enclosures or weatherproof power distribution panels. Exposure to rain, humidity, or UV will damage the MP18HO007.
Q: Does the MP18HO007 provide surge protection?
A: No. This is a passive power strip with no built-in surge suppression or overcurrent protection beyond the wall circuit breaker. For sensitive surveillance equipment (NVRs, PoE switches, thermal cameras), use a dedicated UPS or surge-protected power conditioner in series with the MP18HO007.
Q: What warranty does the MP18HO007 carry?
A: CyberPower provides a limited one-year manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Damage from power surges, environmental exposure, or overloading is not covered.
Q: Why is the USB output shared instead of independent?
A: Sharing the USB current (2.1A total) keeps the unit compact and reduces heat generation. This design is typical for passive wall-tap chargers; if you need faster independent charging, use separate USB wall blocks powered from the AC outlets instead.
I spec the MP18HO007 into control rooms and surveillance job-site setups where you're running NVRs, PoE switches, and mobile evidence review on the same wall point. The shared 2.1A USB budget is the trade-off here—you're not getting independent fast-charging per port, but the compact footprint and dual AC outlets make it practical for tight spaces where every outlet counts. The cUL and RoHS certifications mean it clears corporate and municipal procurement workflows without exceptions.
Technical Highlights:
- NEMA 5-15P dual outlets at 125V: Each outlet can handle 15A, so you can power a PoE switch and an NVR from a single wall-mounted unit without running separate cords across the control room floor. That's real convenience in retrofit surveillance builds where cable management is already tight.
- 2.1A shared USB (Type-A): Enough to keep two mobile devices topped up during a shift—roughly 1A–1.2A per device under dual-charge. For field teams running body cameras or tablet-based VMS clients, this beats fumbling for separate chargers. Understand the shared budget upfront so you don't expect independent 2.1A per port.
- Compact 3 × 2 × 4.7 inch form factor: Sits flush without protruding far enough to block adjacent outlets or create cable-bend stress. In server racks and control room corners, this footprint matters—you save a full outlet location that would otherwise be consumed by a standard-sized strip.
Deployment Considerations:
- This is a passive strip with zero surge protection—do not plug sensitive NVRs or PoE switches directly into the wall outlet without a UPS or surge conditioner upstream. The MP18HO007 is the distribution point, not the protection point.
- Indoor only. No IP rating, no environmental sealing. Outdoor camera power installations need weatherproof enclosures and GFCI-protected circuits—do not use this unit outside even in a covered eave.
Best fit: control room retrofit where you need to add mobile device charging and a second outlet without consuming an extra wall socket, and your AC circuit already has a UPS or surge-protected PDU backing it. Skip it for outdoor or high-current industrial deployments.
