Dome Network Camera VERKADA HARDWARE CD53 5 MP 2688x1944 Color Day/Night Audio GbE H.265 H.264 PoE+ 90-day Onboard 768 GB

The VERKADA HARDWARE CD53 is an indoor dome network camera that captures 5 MP images at 2688×1944 resolution and provides color day/night imaging. The camera supports selectable focal-length optics, onboard audio capture, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with support for H.265 and H.264 video compression. It can be powered via PoE+ or a 37–57 V DC supply and includes 768 GB of onboard storage designed to retain up to 90 days of recorded footage under typical settings. The form factor and feature set make it suitable for monitoring offices, retail spaces and institutional interiors where high-resolution, continuous recording and centralized network deployment are required.

Advantages

The CD53 offers high-resolution 5 MP imaging and efficient H.265 compression to balance image quality with reduced bandwidth and storage consumption. Built-in audio and color day/night capability extend situational awareness beyond video alone, while Gigabit Ethernet and PoE+ support simplify network deployment and power delivery. Included onboard storage provides local retention for up to 90 days, enabling continued recording even if network archival is interrupted.

Suitable for

• Office surveillance and common-area monitoring
• Retail floor and point-of-sale coverage
• Institutional interiors such as schools, hospitals and government facilities
• Areas requiring continuous local recording and networked management

When it may not be suitable

The CD53 is designed for indoor environments; it is not specified for outdoor or harsh-environment installations without additional enclosures. If you require wide-area coverage without optical zoom selection or need specific weatherproof or vandal-resistant ratings, consider a model explicitly rated for those conditions. Very long-range surveillance or extremely low-light scenes may require specialized optics or auxiliary illumination.

Key specifications

• Image sensor and resolution: 5 MP, 2688×1944 pixels
• Imaging modes: color day/night
• Video compression: H.265 and H.264
• Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
• Power options: PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) or DC 37–57 V
• Onboard storage capacity: 768 GB (supports approximately 90 days retention under typical settings)
• Audio: onboard microphone support
• Form factor: indoor dome

How to use

Mount the dome camera in a suitable indoor location that provides the desired field of view and access to network cabling or power. Connect the camera to a Gigabit Ethernet network and supply power via PoE+ or the recommended DC input. Configure imaging and compression settings using the vendor management interface to balance resolution, frame rate and retention. Use the onboard storage for local retention and configure network archiving or cloud integration as required for longer-term storage or centralized monitoring.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm the camera will be installed indoors and that the dome form factor suits the mounting location.
• Ensure network infrastructure supports Gigabit Ethernet and PoE+ if you plan to power the device over Ethernet.
• Assess expected retention needs and whether the included onboard storage meets your recording and compliance requirements.
• Verify focal-length selection and field-of-view options match the coverage area.

Usage recommendations

Position the camera to minimize backlighting and reflections for optimal color day/night performance, and configure H.265 compression with appropriate bitrates to conserve bandwidth while maintaining clarity for identification. Regularly verify onboard storage utilization and schedule maintenance or offload to external storage if longer retention is required.