Network Dome Camera VERKADA HARDWARE CM41-E (Mini Series) — Outdoor, Vandal- and Weather-Resistant, 5 MP, 2688×1944, Fixed Iris & Focal Length, PoE (10/100), 90-Day Cloud Storage

The VERKADA HARDWARE CM41-E (Mini Series) is an outdoor network dome camera engineered for reliable IP video in demanding environments. It captures 5 MP video at 2688×1944 resolution using a fixed iris and fixed focal length lens. The camera housing is designed to resist vandalism and adverse weather, and it uses a 10/100 Ethernet connection with Power over Ethernet (PoE) for both data and power. The product includes 90 days of cloud storage for recorded footage, simplifying evidence retrieval and remote review.

Advantages

The CM41-E offers high-resolution imaging suitable for identification and situational awareness at entrances, perimeters, and small- to medium-sized sites. Weather- and vandal-resistant construction reduces the need for frequent maintenance in exposed installations. PoE support streamlines installation by combining power and network over a single cable, while included 90-day cloud storage supports offsite retention without local recording hardware.

Suitable for

• Outdoor perimeter and entrance surveillance
• Retail front-of-store and parking area monitoring
• Small-to-medium commercial sites and campus surveillance
• Areas requiring vandal-resistant housings

When it may not be suitable

This camera has a fixed iris and fixed focal length lens, so it is not intended for applications that require adjustable zoom or a motorised varifocal lens to change fields of view remotely. Sites that need very long-range identification or ultra-low-light performance beyond typical outdoor lighting may require a different model with specialised optics or low-light sensors.

Key specifications

• Image sensor resolution: 5 MP (2688×1944)
• Lens: fixed focal length, fixed iris
• Network: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with PoE support
• Mounting: dome-style outdoor housing with vandal-resistant design
• Environmental protection: weather-resistant construction suitable for outdoor use
• Cloud retention: 90 days of cloud storage included

How to use

Install the CM41-E on a stable surface or ceiling using appropriate mounting hardware and ensure the camera is positioned to cover the intended field of view. Connect a Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable to a PoE-capable switch or injector to provide power and network connectivity. Configure network settings and camera parameters through your Verkada management interface or compatible network management tools, and verify cloud storage is enabled for the included 90-day retention. Perform a framing and focus check after installation since the lens is fixed.

What to consider before purchase

• Fixed iris and fixed focal length — no optical zoom or remote focal adjustment
• Requires PoE-capable network infrastructure or a PoE injector
• Evaluate lighting conditions to confirm image quality meets identification needs
• Cloud storage retention is 90 days; consider longer retention needs separately

Usage recommendations

For best results mount the camera at a height and angle that minimises occlusion and maximises coverage of entry points. Use PoE switches with sufficient power budget and reliable network connectivity. Regularly check the camera housing for debris or damage and review the cloud-stored footage periodically to confirm retention settings and event tagging are operating as required.