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Verkada CD53-1TB-HW Security Camera

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CD53-1TB-HW

Verkada CD53 Indoor Dome Camera, 5MP, Zoom Lens, 1TB of Storage, Maximum 120 Days of Retention
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Description
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The Verkada CD53 is a 5MP indoor dome security camera built for enterprise security teams that need detailed, AI-powered video coverage across large or high-traffic facilities. Equipped with a varifocal zoom lens and an IR range of 30m / 98ft, it captures clear footage in varied lighting conditions, making it well suited for corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, education, retail, and critical infrastructure. The camera operates on a hybrid-cloud architecture, storing between 256GB and 2TB of footage onboard — supporting up to 365 days of retention — while Verkada's Command platform provides centralized, cloud-based management across distributed sites. Powered by PoE with no NVR or DVR required, it deploys quickly and supports people analytics, vehicle analytics, AI-powered search, and AI-powered alerts. A 10-year warranty and automatic over-the-air firmware updates help protect the long-term investment.
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FAQs
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What resolution and IR range does the Verkada CD53 offer for indoor use?
The Verkada CD53 captures video at 5MP and features an IR range of 30m / 98ft, making it well suited for monitoring larger indoor spaces such as lobbies, corridors, and high-traffic entrances.
What onboard storage and maximum retention options are available for the Verkada CD53?
The CD53 is available with 256GB (30 days), 512GB (60 days), 768GB (90 days), 1TB (120 days), or 2TB (365 days) of onboard storage, so buyers can match retention duration to their compliance or operational requirements without relying on an NVR or DVR.
Does the Verkada CD53 support optical zoom, and what lens type does it use?
Yes, the CD53 uses a zoom lens, which enables detailed capture of people and vehicles at distance — a capability not present on fixed-lens models in the Dome Series.
What analytics and AI-powered features does the Verkada CD53 support?
The CD53 supports people analytics (including people search, attribute search, and face search), vehicle analytics (vehicle search and attribute search), AI-powered search, AI-powered alerts, and occupancy trends, all processed on the camera's onboard Ambarella processor.
How is the Verkada CD53 installed, and does it require an NVR or server?
The CD53 is powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) and requires no NVR, DVR, or server; it comes online and configures through Verkada's Command platform without additional software, port forwarding, or third-party plugins.
What warranty does the Verkada CD53 carry, and how is the camera managed across multiple sites?
The CD53 includes a 10-year warranty and is managed through Verkada Command, a cloud-based platform that centralizes live and historical footage access, device settings, user provisioning, and automatic firmware updates across globally distributed sites.