VERKADA HARDWARE CD63 Dome Network Surveillance Camera — Indoor, Color Day/Night, 4K (3840×2160), Auto Iris, Multiple Focal Options, Audio, Wireless, PoE, H.265/H.264, 90‑day Onboard Storage

The VERKADA HARDWARE CD63 is an indoor dome network surveillance camera that captures 4K (3840×2160) color video with day/night capability. Designed for continuous monitoring in retail, office and facility environments, the camera offers an automatic iris and multiple selectable focal options to adapt to different mounting distances and fields of view. Onboard features include integrated audio, wireless connectivity and support for H.265/H.264 video compression. Network interfaces include 100Base‑TX/1000Base‑T and Power over Ethernet (PoE) for simplified installation, while 90 days of onboard storage provides continuous local retention of recorded footage.

Advantages

The CD63 provides high-resolution 4K imaging combined with color day/night performance to preserve critical detail in varied lighting conditions. An automatic iris helps maintain optimal exposure when lighting changes, and selectable focal options allow the same housing to be used for wide-area overview or closer detail. Built-in audio and wireless connectivity expand monitoring capabilities without requiring separate cabling for sound or a dedicated wireless bridge. H.265/H.264 compression reduces bandwidth and storage requirements, and PoE support simplifies power and network delivery through a single cable.

Suitable for

• Retail stores and point-of-sale areas requiring high-detail imaging
• Office common areas, lobbies and corridors for general security monitoring
• Facility and equipment rooms where continuous local retention is important
• Locations that benefit from wireless connectivity or PoE installation

When it may not be suitable

This indoor dome camera is not intended for outdoor or exposed installations without a weatherproof enclosure; it is designed for interior environments where temperature, moisture and physical security are controlled. If extremely long-term archival storage beyond the onboard 90 days is required, a separate network storage solution or cloud retention policy should be considered.

Key specifications

• Optical resolution: 4K (3840×2160) video
• Day/night capability with automatic iris
• Selectable focal options for different fields of view
• Video compression: H.265 and H.264
• Network interfaces: 100Base-TX / 1000Base-T and Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Onboard storage: continuous local retention for 90 days
• Built-in audio support
• Indoor dome form factor

How to use

Mount the dome at the chosen indoor location ensuring a stable surface and appropriate viewing angle for the selected focal option. Connect the camera to the network using a Cat5e/Cat6 cable with PoE to supply power and data over a single cable, or configure wireless connectivity according to site requirements. Use the camera’s software or management platform to select focal settings, set exposure and day/night switching parameters, and configure H.265/H.264 encoding profiles. Verify onboard storage retention settings and confirm that network access controls and user permissions are in place before placing the camera into production monitoring.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended installation environment is indoor only; use an appropriate enclosure for outdoor deployment
• Determine required field of view and select the matching focal option
• Decide between PoE or wireless connectivity based on cabling and reliability needs
• Assess whether 90 days of onboard storage meets your retention policy or if additional storage is needed

Usage recommendations

For consistent image quality, position the camera to minimize direct strong backlighting and configure automatic iris and exposure settings during commissioning. Regularly verify firmware updates and retention settings, and perform periodic checks of audio and network connectivity to ensure continuous monitoring and reliable local storage.