Improve the safety and security of your indoor and outdoor environments with Cisco video surveillance IP cameras. In addition to supporting MPEG-4 and H.264, our feature-rich IP cameras offer efficient network utilization and high-quality video.
Choose the best digital IP camera for your needs, from standard or high definition, box or dome, wired or wireless, and stationary or pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) versions.
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Table 1: Standard Definition Surveillance Cameras Without Pan-Tilt Zoom Capability
| Camera Characteristics | Cisco 2500W (CIVS-IPC-2500W) |
Cisco 2600 (CIVS-IPC-2600) |
Cisco 2611 (CIVS-IPC-2611) |
Cisco 2621 (CIVS-IPC-2621V) |
Cisco 2630 (CIVS-IPC-2630V) |
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| Image sensor | 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS | 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS | 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS | 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS | 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS |
| Power Input | 12 VDC | 12 VDC PoE (802.3af) @ 48V/0.3A |
12 VDC or 24 VAC, isolated external power PoE (802.3af) @ 48V/0.3A |
12 VDC or 24 VAC, isolated external power PoE (802.3af) @ 48V/0.3A |
24 VAC, isolated external power supply |
| Power Consumption | 11 W (max) | 11 W (max) | 11 W (max) | 11 W (max) | 15 W (max) Heater ON: 35 W (max) |
| Lens | Fujinon / Tamron 3-8 / 3-11 / 5-50 mm ( Varifocal ) |
Fujinon / Tamron 3-8 / 3-11 / 5-50 mm ( Varifocal ) |
3.3mm - 12mm Horizontal: 24°- 90° Vertical: 18°- 64° Remote focus and zoom |
3.3mm - 12mm Horizontal: 24°- 90° Vertical: 18°- 64° Remote focus and zoom |
3.3mm - 12mm Horizontal: 24°- 90° Vertical: 18°- 64° Remote focus and zoom |
| Day and Night | Automatic and manual control | Automatic and manual control | Automatic and manual control | Automatic and manual control | Automatic and manual control |
| Wide Dynamic Range | Yes 102 dBtypical/120 dB maximum |
Yes 102 dBtypical/120 dB maximum |
Yes 102 dBtypical/120 dB maximum |
Yes 102 dBtypical/120 dB maximum |
Yes 102 dBtypical/120 dB maximum |
| Minimum Illumination / Light Sensitivity | Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.65 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.08 lux |
Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.65 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.08 lux |
Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.65 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.08 lux |
Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.65 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.08 lux |
Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.65 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.08 lux |
| Features and Architecture | Cisco 2500W (CIVS-IPC-2500W) |
Cisco 2600 (CIVS-IPC-2600) |
Cisco 2611 (CIVS-IPC-2611) |
Cisco 2621 (CIVS-IPC-2621V) |
Cisco 2630 (CIVS-IPC-2630V) |
| Video Compression | MPEG-4 Motion JPEG |
H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG |
H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG |
H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG |
H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG |
| Supported Video Resolutions (data sheets contain secondary stream frame rates) | 720 x 480 (D1) 704 x 480 (4CIF) 352 x 288 (CIF) |
720 x 480 (D1) 704 x 480 (4CIF) 352 x 288 (CIF) |
720 x 480 (D1) 704 x 480 (4CIF) 352 x 288 (CIF) |
720 x 480 (D1) 704 x 480 (4CIF) 352 x 288 (CIF) |
720 x 480 (D1) 704 x 480 (4CIF) 352 x 288 (CIF) |
| Maximum Frames per Second (NTSC / PAL) (data sheets contain secondary stream frame rates) | 30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) |
30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) |
30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) |
30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) |
30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) |
| Primary Stream | MPEG-4 | H.264, MPEG-4 | H.264, MPEG-4 | H.264, MPEG-4 | H.264, MPEG-4 |
| Secondary Stream (data sheets contain frame rates) | MPEG-4, MJPEG | H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG | H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG | H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG | H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG |
| Camera Angle Adjustments | - | - | Pan: 340° Tilt: 160° Rotation: 200° Zoom 3.6X |
Pan: 340° Tilt: 160° Rotation: 200° Zoom 3.6X |
Pan: 340° Tilt: 160° Rotation: 200° Zoom 3.6X |
| Audio Support (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager) | Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex Built in microphone and speaker out |
Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex Built in microphone and speaker out |
Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex (with optional accessory) | Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex (with optional accessory) | Bidirectional; full duplex or half duplex (with optional accessory) |
| Audio Compression (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager) | G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law, G.726 | G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law, G.726 | G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law, G.726 | G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law, G.726 | G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law, G.726 |
| Alarm Inputs and Outputs (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager) | 2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable | 2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable | 2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable | 2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable | 2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable |
| Video Analytics | Motion detection | Motion detection | Motion detection | Motion detection | Motion detection |
| Network Support | Cisco 2500W (CIVS-IPC-2500W) |
Cisco 2600 (CIVS-IPC-2600) |
Cisco 2611 (CIVS-IPC-2611) |
Cisco 2621 (CIVS-IPC-2621V) |
Cisco 2630 (CIVS-IPC-2630V) |
| Security | Multi-level passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X |
Multi-level passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X |
Multi-level passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X |
Multi-level passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X |
Multi-level passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X |
| Network | Wired, wireless 802.11 b, g, IP, Qos | Wired, IP, Qos | Wired, IP, Qos | Wired, IP, Qos | Wired, IP, Qos |
| Operating Temperature | 32° to 122° F ( 0° to 50°C ) |
32° to 122° F ( 0° to 50°C ) |
32° to 113° F ( 0° to 45°C ) | 32° to 122° F ( 0° to 50°C ) | -22° to 131° F ( -30° to 55°C ) |
| IP66 Rated | Third party enclosure | Third party enclosure | No | Yes (with optional accessory) | Yes (with optional accessory) |
| Lenses and Accessories | Cisco 2500W (CIVS-IPC-2500W) |
Cisco 2600 (CIVS-IPC-2600) |
Cisco 2611 (CIVS-IPC-2611) |
Cisco 2621 (CIVS-IPC-2621V) |
Cisco 2630 (CIVS-IPC-2630V) |
| Cisco IP Camera Tamron 3-8 mm Varifocal Lens | CIVS-IPC-VT38 | CIVS-IPC-VT38 | - | - | - |
| Cisco IP Camera Tamron 3-11 mm Varifocal Lens | CIVS-IPC-VT31 | CIVS-IPC-VT31 | - | - | - |
| Cisco IP Camera Tamron 5-50 mm Varifocal Lens | CIVS-IPC-VT55 | CIVS-IPC-VT55 | - | - | - |
| Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 3-8 mm Varifocal Lens | CIVS-IPC-VF38 | CIVS-IPC-VF38 | - | - | - |
| Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 3-11 mm Varifocal Lens | CIVS-IPC-VF31 | CIVS-IPC-VF31 | - | - | - |
| Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 5-50 mm Varifocal Lens | CIVS-IPC-VF55 | CIVS-IPC-VF55 | - | - | - |
| Clear Dome (spare) | - | - | CIVS-IPCA-1019= | CIVS-IPCA-1004= | CIVS-IPCA-1004= |
| Smoked Dome (spare) | - | - | CIVS-IPCA-1020= | CIVS-IPCA-1005= | CIVS-IPCA-1005= |
| Cisco IP Video Surveillance Camera AV Cable | - | - | CIVS-IPCA-1017= | CIVS-IPCA-1017= | CIVS-IPCA-1017= |
Table 2: High Definition Cameras and Standard Definition Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras
| Camera Characteristics | Cisco 4300 (CIVS-IPC-4300) |
Cisco 4500 (CIVS-IPC-4500) |
Cisco 5000 (CIVS-IPC-5010/11) |
Cisco 2911 (CIVS-IPC-2911/2916) | Cisco 2930 (CIVS-IPC-2930/2935) | |
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| Image sensor | 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS | 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS | 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS | 1/4 inch Sony EXview HAD | 1/4 inch Sony EXview HAD | |
| Power Input | 12 VDC or 24 VAC PoE (802.3af) @ 48V/0.3A |
12 VDC or 24 VAC PoE (802.3af) @ 48V/0.3A |
24 VAC, isolated external power PoE (802.3af) |
18 to 32 VAC; 24 VAC nominal 22 to 27 VDC; 24 VDC nominal |
18 to 32 VAC; 24 VAC nominal 22 to 27 VDC; 24 VDC nominal |
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| Power Consumption | 11 W (max) | 11.5 W (max) | 6 W (max) | 24 VAC 23 VA nominal (without heater) 73 VA nominal (with heater) 24 VDC 0.7A nominal (without heater) 3A nominal (with heater) |
24 VAC 23 VA nominal (without heater) 73 VA nominal (with heater) 24 VDC 0.7A nominal (without heater) 3A nominal (with heater) |
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| Lens | Fujinon / Tamron 2.8-12 / 3-8 / 5-50 / 15-50 mm (Varifocal) |
Fujinon / Tamron 2.8-12 / 3-8 / 5-50 / 15-50 mm (Varifocal) |
Horizontal: 5°-109° Vertical: 4°-89° |
55.8° at 3.4 mm wide zoom 2.3° at 91.8 mm telephoto zoom f/1.4 (focal length, 3.4 ˜ 91.8 mm) |
55.8° at 3.4 mm wide zoom 1.7° at 119 mm telephoto zoom f/1.4 (focal length, 3.4 ~ 119 mm) |
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| Day and Night | Automatic and manual control | Automatic and manual control | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Wide Dynamic Range | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Minimum Illumination / Light Sensitivity | Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.4 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.2 lux |
Color mode: F1.4 @ 0.4 lux Black and white mode: F1.4 @ 0.2 lux |
Color mode: F1.2 @ 0.12 lux Black and white mode: F1.2 @ 0.03 lux |
0.55 lux at 1/60 sec (color) 0.018 lux at 1/2 sec (color) 0.00018 lux at 1/2 sec (B-W) 0.45 lux at 1/50 sec (color) 0.015 lux at 1/1.5 sec (color) 0.00015 lux at 1/1.5 sec (B-W) |
0.55 lux at 1/60 sec (color) 0.018 lux at 1/2 sec (color) 0.00018 lux at 1/2 sec (B-W) 0.45 lux at 1/50 sec (color) 0.015 lux at 1/1.5 sec (color) 0.00015 lux at 1/1.5 sec (B-W) |
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| Features and Architecture | Cisco 4300 (CIVS-IPC-4300) |
Cisco 4500 (CIVS-IPC-4500) |
Cisco 5000 (CIVS-IPC-5010/11) |
Cisco 2911 (CIVS-IPC-2911/2916) | Cisco 2930 (CIVS-IPC-2930/2935) | |
| Video Compression | H.264 Motion JPEG |
H.264 Motion JPEG |
H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG |
H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG |
H.264 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG |
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| Supported Video Resolutions (data sheets contain secondary stream frame rates) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) (2 MP) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) (2 MP) 720 x 480/576 fps (D1) 704 x 480/576 (4CIF) 352 x 240/288 (CIF) |
1920 x 1080 (1080p) (2 MP) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) (2 MP) 720 x 480/576 fps (D1) 704 x 480/576 (4CIF) 352 x 240/288 (CIF) |
1920 x 1080 @ 30 ips (2MP) 1600 x 1200 @ 20 ips 1280 x 1024 @ 20 ips 1280 x 960 @ 20 ips 1280 x 720 @ 30 ips 800 x 600 @ 30 ips 680 x 480 @ 30 ips 320 x 240 @ 30 ips |
704 x 480 352 x 240 704 x 576 Up to 30, 25, 24, 15, 12.5, 12, 10, 8, 7.5, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (dependent upon coding, resolution, and stream configuration) |
704 x 480 352 x 240 704 x 576 Up to 30, 25, 24, 15, 12.5, 12, 10, 8, 7.5, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (dependent upon coding, resolution, and stream configuration) |
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| Maximum Frames per Second (NTSC / PAL) (data sheets contain secondary stream frame rates) | 30 fps (1080p) 60 fps (720p) 30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) |
30 fps (1080p) 60 fps (720p) 30/25 fps (D1) 30/25 fps (4CIF) 30/25 fps (CIF) |
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| Primary Stream | H.264 | H.264 | H.264, MJPEG | H.264, MJPEG | H.264, MJPEG | |
| Secondary Stream (data sheets contain frame rates) | MJPEG | MJPEG | H.264, MJPEG | H.264, MJPEG | H.264, MJPEG | |
| Camera Angle Adjustments | Pan: 368° Tilt: 160° Rotation: 355° |
Pan: 360° continuous rotation Tilt: Unobstructed +2° to -92° Zoom: 27X optical , 12X digital |
Pan: 360° continuous rotation Tilt: Unobstructed +2° to -92° Zoom: 35X optical , 12X digital |
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| Audio Support (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager) | Two-way, Half duplex Built in microphone and speaker out |
Two-way, Half duplex Built in microphone and speaker out |
No | Bidirectional; full- or half-duplex | Bidirectional; full- or half-duplex | |
| Audio Compression (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager) | AAC (encoding only), G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law | AAC (encoding only), G.711 A-Law, G.711 U-Law | N/A | G.711 PCM 8-bit, 8 KHz mono at 64 kbit/s | G.711 PCM 8-bit, 8 KHz mono at 64 kbit/s | |
| Alarm Inputs and Outputs (but not when used with Cisco Video Surveillance manager) | 2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable | 2 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, logical level programmable | 10 VDC max, 5 mA max / 0 to 15 VDC max, 75 mA max | 2 alarm inputs, 7 auxiliary inputs | 2 alarm inputs, 7 auxiliary inputs | |
| Video Analytics | Motion detection | Motion detection DSP processor for video analytics |
Motion detection | Motion detection | Motion detection | |
| Network Support | Cisco 4300 (CIVS-IPC-4300) |
Cisco 4500 (CIVS-IPC-4500) |
Cisco 5000 (CIVS-IPC-5010/11) |
Cisco 2911 (CIVS-IPC-2911/2916) | Cisco 2930 (CIVS-IPC-2930/2935) | |
| Security | Multi-level passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X |
Multi-level passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802.1X |
Multi-level passwords IP filtering HTTPS encryption |
Multi-level passwords HTTPS encryption |
Multi-level passwords HTTPS encryption |
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| Network | Wired, IP, Qos | Wired, IP, Qos | Wired, IP | Wired, IP | Wired, IP | |
| Operating Temperature | 32° to 122° F ( 0° to 50°C ) | 32° to 122° F ( 0° to 50°C ) | 32° to 122° F ( 0° to 50°C ) | 32° to 122° F ( 0° to 50°C ) | 140°F (60°C) absolute maximum; 122°F (50°C) sustained maximum -60°F (-51°C) Absolute minimum; prevents icing at sustained minimum of -50°F (-45°C); de-ices 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) within 3 hours after power-up |
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| IP66 Rated | Third party enclosure | Third party enclosure | No | No | Yes | |
| Lens Options | Cisco 4300 (CIVS-IPC-4300) |
Cisco 4500 (CIVS-IPC-4500) |
Cisco 5000 (CIVS-IPC-5010/11) |
Cisco 2911 (CIVS-IPC-2911/2916) | Cisco 2930 (CIVS-IPC-2930/2935) | |
| Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 2.8-2 mm Megapixel Lens | CIVS-IPC-VFM28-12 | CIVS-IPC-VFM28-12 | CIVS-IPC-VFM28-12 | - | - | |
| Cisco IP Camera Fujinon 15-50 mm Megapixel Lens | CIVS-IPC-VFM15-50 | CIVS-IPC-VFM15-50 | CIVS-IPC-VFM15-50 | - | - | |
| Cisco IP Camera Tamron 3-8 mm Megapixel Lens | CIVS-IPC-VTM-38 | CIVS-IPC-VTM-38 | CIVS-IPC-VTM-38 | - | - | |
| Cisco IP Camera Tamron 5-50 mm Megapixel Lens | CIVS-IPC-VTM-55 | CIVS-IPC-VTM-55 | CIVS-IPC-VTM-55 | - | - |
Table 3: Mounting Accessories
| Part Number | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
 CIVS-IPCA-1006 |
Conduit Base Spare with Extra Gaskets for 26xxV Series IP Dome Cameras | IP66-rated conduit base for 26xxV Series IP Dome Cameras |
 CIVS-IPCA-1007 |
Ceiling Tile Mount Support for 26xxV Series IP Dome Cameras | Bracket for mounting the 26xxV Series IP Dome Cameras from a drop ceiling |
 CIVS-IPCA-1008 |
Ceiling Tile Mount Support for 2611 Flush Mount IP Dome Cameras | Bracket for mounting the 2611 Series IP Dome Cameras from a drop ceiling |
 CIVS-IPCA-1010 |
Pendant Cap | Pendant cap for installations requiring a down rod or similar extension |
 CIVS-IPCA-1011 |
Wall mount for Use with Pendant Cap | Wall mount bracket for wall installation of pendant cap (CIVS-IPCA-1010) |
 CIVS-IPCA-1012 |
Ceiling mount for Use with Pendant Cap | Bracket for ceiling mount installation of pendant cap (CIVS-IPCA-1010) with down rod |
 CIVS-IPCA-1013 |
Pendant Cap Adapter (3/4 inch to 1.5 inch male NPT thread) | For connecting pendant cap (CIVS-IPCA-1010) to 1.5 inch mounting options |
 CIVS-IPCA-1014 |
Round Pole Mount Adapter for Use with Wall Mount | Use with wall mount accessory (CIVS-IPCA-1011) when mounting on a pole |
 CIVS-IPCA-1017 |
Cisco IP Video Surveillance Camera AV Cable | Audio / video cable accessory for connecting line in and speaker out |
 CIVS-IPCA-1018 |
Cisco IP Video Surveillance Camera Sun Shield | Sun shield accessory for 26xxV Series domes |