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CDS-9090

High-capacity LTE / Band 14 POTS IN A BOX® appliance

The high-capacity LTE and Band 14 gateway for POTS line replacement at large, multi-line enterprise sites.

LTE / Band 14 · Carrier-certified Trusted. Reliable. Everywhere.
DataRemote CDS-9090 high-capacity POTS IN A BOX appliance
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Ports & interfaces

Every connection, built in

  • 8 × RJ-11 FXS ports
  • 5 × RJ-45 Ethernet: 1 WAN / 4 LAN (10/100/1000 Mbps, SFP)
  • 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, 14, 71
  • 4 external antenna ports: 2 × LTE, 2 × dual-band Wi-Fi

Capabilities

Key features & capabilities

01

Voice over LTE

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

02

8 FXS Ports

Up to 8 analog lines and 5 RJ-45 Ethernet ports for larger sites.

03

LTE + Band 14

Multi-carrier LTE with optional Band 14 (FirstNet-class) support.

04

Alarm Signaling

Multi-protocol support for fire and security alarm panels.

05

Battery Backup

Hot-swappable lithium-ion battery with graceful shutdown alerts.

06

Mass Management

TR-069 mass device management with text-alert line monitoring.

Use cases

Built for the endpoints your business relies on.

The CDS-9090 carries the analog devices your operation depends on — preserving the behaviors each one needs.

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  • Multi-tenant and campus POTS replacement
  • Fire and security alarm panels
  • Elevator and emergency call boxes (ring-down)
  • FAX and FSK analog modems
  • M2M, SCADA and utility meter reading
  • Point-of-sale and ATM data lines

Technical Specifications

Key hardware, power, voice, and connectivity details.

8 FXS Ports

Analog line replacement

Dual-Band Wi-Fi

2.4G + 5.0G MIMO

5 × Ethernet

1 WAN / 4 LAN

Hot-Swappable

12-hour battery

Interfaces

  • 8 × RJ-11 FXS ports
  • 5 × RJ-45 Ethernet: 1 WAN / 4 LAN (10/100/1000 Mbps, SFP)
  • 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, 14, 71
  • 4 external antenna ports: 2 × LTE, 2 × dual-band Wi-Fi

Power

  • DC input 7VDC–16VDC, 5-pin locking plug
  • AC adapter input 90–260V, output 15V 3A
  • Battery: 7.4VDC, 10000mAh / 74Wh lithium-ion
  • Internal battery standby: 12 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: 13" × 10" × 3" (L×W×H)
  • Weight: 7.5 lbs
  • CPU A7 quad-core, 256MB RAM; aluminum extrusion case
  • Operating temperature: -5°C to +50°C (23°F to 122°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-9090 datasheet (PDF).

Software & management

Managed by Ara

The CDS-9090 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
  • Line status monitoring with alert via text
  • Mass device management (TR-069)
  • Billing via service provider or direct to customer
Ara device management platform dashboard

Certifications & compliance

The CDS-9090 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 13

CDS-9090 frequently asked questions

What is the DataRemote CDS-9090?
The CDS-9090 is a high-capacity POTS IN A BOX® appliance built for larger sites, carrying up to 8 analog lines over LTE with optional Band 14 (FirstNet-class) support and NOC-routed cellular data.
How long does the CDS-9090 run on battery during an outage?
The CDS-9090 uses a hot-swappable 7.4VDC, 74Wh lithium-ion battery rated for 12 hours of standby, with graceful shutdown alerts if power isn’t restored in time.
What makes the CDS-9090 different from the 90X1/90X2?
The CDS-9090 adds dual-band Wi-Fi, 5 Ethernet ports (vs. 3), optional Band 14 for FirstNet-class deployments, and hot-swappable batteries — trade-offs suited to larger or multi-tenant sites versus the 90X1/90X2’s longer 48-hour runtime.
Is the CDS-9090 certified for fire alarm and life-safety use?
Yes. The CDS-9090 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-9090 support mass device management?
Yes. It supports TR-069 mass device management and text-alert line monitoring, in addition to DataRemote’s Ara device management platform.

Get a quote for the CDS-9090

Talk to a specialist about deploying the CDS-9090 across your sites.

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