VERKADA HARDWARE Verkada CD63 Dome Network Security Camera – Indoor, Color Day/Night, 4K (3840×2160), H.264/H.265, PoE, 1TB Onboard Storage (60 days), Audio, Wi‑Fi, Auto Iris

The VERKADA HARDWARE Verkada CD63 is an indoor dome network security camera that delivers 4K (3840×2160) resolution with color day/night imaging and an automatic iris. Designed for business and facility surveillance, the camera supports H.264 and H.265 video codecs, Power over Ethernet (PoE) and gigabit wired connections, onboard audio and Wi‑Fi, and includes 1 TB of onboard storage capable of retaining approximately 60 days of footage on average. The CD63 combines high-resolution capture with local retention to support continuous monitoring and evidence-grade recordings.

Advantages

The CD63 offers high-resolution 4K imaging for detailed scene capture and an automatic iris that adjusts exposure across varying indoor lighting conditions. Support for H.264 and H.265 provides flexible compression options to balance bandwidth and storage needs. Power over Ethernet simplifies installation by delivering power and data over a single cable, while onboard 1 TB storage reduces reliance on external recording infrastructure. Integrated audio and Wi‑Fi capability add situational awareness and deployment flexibility.

Suitable for

• Indoor commercial spaces such as offices, retail areas and lobbies
• Healthcare, education and municipal facilities requiring high-resolution local retention
• Server rooms, storage areas and other internal spaces where wired PoE or Wi‑Fi deployment is preferred
• Sites that need both live monitoring and several weeks of onboard video retention

When it may not be suitable

The CD63 is optimized for indoor environments and may not be appropriate for outdoor or fully exposed installations without additional environmental housings. Locations that require multi-month archival retention or centralized cloud-only storage may need supplemental off-site storage or a different storage strategy. Extremely low-light environments that exceed typical indoor low-light conditions could require supplementary lighting or a specialized low-light camera.

Key specifications

• Resolution: 4K (3840 × 2160) video
• Imaging: Color day/night sensor with auto iris
• Video compression: H.264 and H.265 codecs
• Network interfaces: PoE (Power over Ethernet), 100Base‑TX / 1000Base‑T wired Ethernet, Wi‑Fi
• Onboard storage: 1 TB internal storage (approx. 60 days typical retention)
• Audio: Integrated audio capture capability

How to use

Mount the dome camera in an indoor location with a clear field of view for the area to be monitored, and connect it to a PoE-enabled switch or injector for power and network connectivity; alternatively configure the wired Ethernet or Wi‑Fi connection according to site requirements. Access the camera through the Verkada management interface to set video resolution, compression preferences (H.264 or H.265), audio settings and retention parameters. Use the onboard storage for local recording and configure scheduled or event-based recording rules. Verify network bandwidth and storage settings to ensure desired retention and viewing performance.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended installation environment (indoor use; outdoor use requires protective housing)
• Network infrastructure availability (PoE switch or injector, wired vs. Wi‑Fi preference)
• Required retention period and whether 1 TB onboard storage meets archival needs
• Lighting conditions and whether supplementary lighting is needed for very low light

Usage recommendations

For reliable performance, install the CD63 on a stable ceiling or wall surface with an unobstructed view, use PoE to maintain continuous power and network connection, select H.265 compression to reduce bandwidth and storage usage when compatible with your monitoring system, and periodically verify onboard storage health and retention settings via the Verkada management interface.