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POTS IN A BOX®

CDS-9010

Compact LTE / Wi-Fi POTS IN A BOX® appliance

The compact LTE/Wi-Fi gateway for POTS line replacement at small-business and retail sites, with hot-swappable battery backup.

LTE / Wi-Fi · Carrier-certified Trusted. Reliable. Everywhere.
DataRemote CDS-9010 compact POTS IN A BOX appliance
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Ports & interfaces

Every connection, built in

  • 2 × RJ-11 FXS ports with voltage protection
  • 3 × RJ-45 Ethernet: 1 WAN / 2 LAN (10/100/1000 Mbps)
  • Wi-Fi 2.4G (802.11 b/g/n, MIMO 300 Mbps)
  • Wi-Fi 5.0G (802.11 a/n/ac, MIMO 867 Mbps)
  • 2 × SIM card slots (multi-carrier)
  • PCIe card interface, USB 3.0 & 2.0
  • Cellular LTE bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 66, 71
  • 2 external Wi-Fi antennas + 2 SMA LTE antenna ports

Capabilities

Key features & capabilities

01

Voice over LTE

VoIP via LTE with PESQ > 4.3 (G.711) and full call-feature support.

02

Cellular + Wi-Fi

Dual-band Wi-Fi plus multi-carrier LTE for flexible connectivity.

03

Up to 24 hr Battery

Hot-swappable lithium-ion battery keeps lines up during outages.

04

FAX & Modem

Supports FAX and a wide variety of FSK-enabled analog modems.

05

Alarm Signaling

Multi-protocol support for fire and security alarm panels.

06

POS & M2M

Point-of-sale terminals, ATM data, vending and SCADA telemetry.

Use cases

Built for the endpoints your business relies on.

The CDS-9010 carries the analog devices your operation depends on — preserving the behaviors each one needs.

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  • Small-business and retail POTS replacement
  • Fire and security alarm panels
  • FAX and FSK analog modems
  • Point-of-sale and ATM data lines
  • M2M, SCADA and utility meter reading
  • Auto-dial call boxes (ring-down)

Technical Specifications

Key hardware, power, voice, and connectivity details.

2 FXS Ports

With voltage protection

Multi-Carrier LTE

Dual-SIM

Dual-Band Wi-Fi

2.4G + 5.0G MIMO

Up to 24 Hours

Hot-swappable battery

Interfaces

  • 2 × RJ-11 FXS ports with voltage protection
  • 3 × RJ-45 Ethernet: 1 WAN / 2 LAN (10/100/1000 Mbps)
  • Wi-Fi 2.4G (802.11 b/g/n, MIMO 300 Mbps)
  • Wi-Fi 5.0G (802.11 a/n/ac, MIMO 867 Mbps)
  • 2 × SIM card slots (multi-carrier)
  • PCIe card interface, USB 3.0 & 2.0
  • Cellular LTE bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 66, 71
  • 2 external Wi-Fi antennas + 2 SMA LTE antenna ports

Power

  • DC input 9VDC–16VDC barrel plug
  • AC adapter input 90–260V, output 12V 2A
  • Battery: 4- or 8-cell 18650 lithium-ion
  • Internal battery standby: up to 24 hours
  • Hot-swappable battery
  • Graceful shutdown (sends battery alert)

Call Features

  • Voice over IP via LTE
  • DTMF: in-band and out-of-band
  • PESQ > 4.3 (G.711); 3.7 (G.729)
  • Echo cancellation
  • E911 support
  • Caller ID / CWCID
  • 3-way conference; hold, forwarding, transfer, waiting
  • Ringdown

Physical & Environmental

  • Dimensions: 14 13/16" × 11 1/2" × 3 3/8" (L×W×H)
  • Weight: 3.5 lbs
  • CPU 880MHz dual-core, 128MB RAM
  • Operating temperature: 0°C to +45°C (32°F to 113°F)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
  • Impact tested to 75cm drop (GR-63-CORE); wall-mount bracket included

Full specs in the CDS-9010 datasheet (PDF).

Software & management

Managed by Ara

The CDS-9010 is provisioned, monitored, and troubleshot remotely through Ara — DataRemote's device management platform — so your whole fleet stays online from a single pane of glass.

  • Web-based management interface
  • Customer management dashboard
  • DHCP server and client, WWAN
  • VPN and firewall (optional wired NAT router)
Ara device management platform dashboard

Certifications & compliance

The CDS-9010 is certified across the carriers and standards below. Tap a certification for details, or see the full Trust Center.

Carrier certifications 3

Device & component certifications 14

CDS-9010 frequently asked questions

What is the DataRemote CDS-9010?
The CDS-9010 is a compact POTS IN A BOX® appliance for small-business and retail sites, carrying voice, fax, alarm, and M2M signals over LTE and dual-band Wi-Fi in place of 1-2 copper lines.
How many analog lines does the CDS-9010 support?
The CDS-9010 provides 2 × RJ-11 FXS ports — sized for single-tenant or small-site deployments rather than the 8-line 90X1, 90X2, VAB-1, or CDS-9090.
How long does the CDS-9010 run on battery during an outage?
The CDS-9010 uses a hot-swappable 4- or 8-cell 18650 lithium-ion battery rated for up to 24 hours of standby.
Is the CDS-9010 certified for fire alarm and life-safety use?
Yes. The CDS-9010 is UL-864 certified for fire alarm systems, UL-60950-1 / UL-2054 listed, and carries FCC, PTCRB, and NDAA-889 supply-chain certifications.
Does the CDS-9010 include Wi-Fi as well as cellular?
Yes. It combines dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) with multi-carrier LTE, plus an optional wired NAT router with VPN and firewall.

Get a quote for the CDS-9010

Talk to a specialist about deploying the CDS-9010 across your sites.

Comparing options? See the 90X5, 90X1, 90X2, or the full POTS IN A BOX® lineup.