IAdea XDS-1088-A (Discontinued) · Replacements in Qatar

Name: IAdea XDS-1088-A 10.1-inch Meeting Room Booking Panel
Brand: IAdea
SKU: iadea-xds-1088-a
Availability: Discontinued

Overview

IAdea has discontinued the XDS-1088-A, a 10.1-inch touch room booking panel with embedded NFC and RFID badge authentication. It shows meeting room schedules, lets staff book on the spot and runs on Power over Ethernet. Request a quote for a current equivalent or compatible replacement for universities, hotels and offices in Qatar.

What the XDS-1088-A is

The XDS-1088-A is a 10.1-inch touch-enabled room booking panel from IAdea, built for scheduling and managing meeting rooms. It mounts outside a room and shows that room's timetable, so staff can see availability before they walk in. IAdea has discontinued this model. SmartRooms Qatar can quote a current equivalent or a compatible replacement for buyers who need the same function.

Badge access and on-the-spot booking

The -A variant carries embedded NFC and RFID, so staff authenticate with a badge at the panel before reserving a room. Schedules can be browsed and bookings made directly on the screen, without opening a laptop or phone when a room is free. Where access control uses HID badges, the XDS-1088-H is the variant to check, since an HID reader is offered as an option across the series.

Display, light bar and power

The panel is rated at 350 nits, a brightness level that keeps schedules readable in bright corridors and glazed lobbies. An LED light bar shows room status from the hallway and can be set to a wide range of programmable colours. Power and network arrive over one Power over Ethernet cable, and the panel can be managed remotely for updates and control.

Mounting and installation planning

VESA, glass and tilt: the product data lists these mount options for different wall and screen arrangements.
Gang box, pivot table stand, SignApps Express and window mounts: also listed in the product data as alternatives.

Choose the mount before cable routes are fixed, because a glass mount suits a glazed partition beside a door while a standard wall fit-out suits a plasterboard or masonry wall. Confirm the wall or glass type during a free site survey from SmartRooms Qatar before ordering.

Where it fits in Qatar

University campuses: a building in Education City where seminar rooms and meeting spaces are booked by staff and students through one shared system.
Hotels and serviced apartments: conference rooms in Doha that event teams book at short notice from the door.
Corporate offices: a head office in West Bay or Lusail where badge holders reserve rooms without leaving the corridor.

What to plan before you order

Check PoE availability at each door, plan the cable route from the network cabinet to each panel, and confirm the badge type your access system uses. Because this model is discontinued, confirm compatibility with the SmartRooms Qatar team and plan for a current equivalent if the original cannot be matched. Purchase orders and LPOs are accepted for universities and government bodies, with payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order.

Request a quote

Send SmartRooms Qatar the number of doors, your badge system and the mounting surfaces, and we will return a quotation for a current equivalent or compatible replacement, usually within one working day. Request a quote today to plan your booking panel project.

Highlights

10.1-inch touch-enabled panel for meeting room booking
Embedded NFC and RFID for badge authentication on the -A
HID reader offered as an option across the XDS-1088 series
350-nit display for readable schedules in bright corridors
Power over Ethernet for power and network over one cable
LED light bar with programmable colours for room status

Room fit

Tell us the room size and platform (Teams, Zoom or BYOD) and we confirm the right combination with your quotation.

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

The full specification and datasheet for this model are available on request; we send them with your quotation.

Downloads

0 files from the manufacturer

No downloadable files are listed for this model yet. Ask us and we will send the datasheet.

Questions about XDS-1088-A

What is the IAdea XDS-1088-A used for?

The XDS-1088-A is a 10.1-inch touch-enabled room booking panel. It sits outside a meeting room, shows that room's schedule and lets staff book a free slot directly on the screen. The manufacturer positions it for meeting room booking and management in university campuses, conference rooms and hotels. IAdea has discontinued this model, so SmartRooms Qatar can quote a current equivalent for the same job.

Has IAdea discontinued the XDS-1088-A?

Yes. The manufacturer has reached end of life for this model and has discontinued it. If your organisation already runs units, SmartRooms Qatar can review the existing installation and recommend a current model that fits the same doors, power and booking workflow. For new booking projects, request a quote for a current equivalent or compatible replacement rather than sourcing a discontinued unit.

How does the XDS-1088-A differ from the XDS-1088-H?

The -A variant is listed with embedded NFC and RFID for badge authentication. The -H variant is the HID version, and an HID reader is an optional feature across the series. Choose based on your access system: if staff badges are HID, the -H variant matches that requirement, while NFC and RFID badges point to the -A. This page covers the -A only, so request a quote if this is the model you need.

Which badge technologies does the XDS-1088-A read?

The -A variant has built-in NFC and RFID, which is what its model listing names. Staff present a badge at the panel before reserving a room, so only authorised people can book. The product data does not list card standards or frequencies, so confirm your badge format with the SmartRooms Qatar team before ordering. This matters most where one access card is used for doors, printing and room booking.

Is a 10.1-inch panel suitable for a school or clinic in Qatar where rooms are shared?

A 10.1-inch panel is a compact door-side display for checking and booking rooms, not a screen for presentations. It suits a school in Al Rayyan or a clinic in Doha where several departments share rooms and need to see availability quickly. The 350-nit rating helps in bright corridors. Remote management over PoE lets IT update several panels without visiting each door, but the product data does not name the management software, so confirm it when requesting a quote.

Does the XDS-1088-A need a separate power supply?

The panel is designed to receive power and network through Power over Ethernet, so one cable can carry both. Before ordering, check that each door location has a PoE-capable switch port within cable reach, and plan the route from the network cabinet to each panel. The same connection allows remote management for updates and control, which helps facilities teams running several rooms across a building or campus.

What mounting options are available for the XDS-1088-A?

The product data lists VESA, glass and tilt mount options, and also includes gang box, pivot table stand, SignApps Express and window mounts. A VESA fit suits a standard wall or bracket, while a glass mount suits a glazed partition beside a door. Choose the mount before cabling is planned, and confirm the wall or glass type during a free site survey from SmartRooms Qatar.

How many panels does a university campus need, and where should they go?

A campus fitting out seminar rooms in Education City should plan one panel per bookable room, placed beside the door at a comfortable reading height for people walking past. Map the cable route from the network cabinet to each door before ordering, and confirm PoE port availability. For several units, a university can raise a purchase order (LPO), and SmartRooms Qatar offers a free site survey so the layout is checked before installation.

Can event teams in a Doha hotel book conference rooms on the spot?

Yes. Staff can browse meeting room schedules at the panel and make a booking immediately, without checking a computer or smartphone first. The LED light bar can be set to colours that help people identify room status from the hallway. Agree with the SmartRooms Qatar team how the colours are assigned before installation, so event planners read the status correctly from the corridor.

How does the XDS-1088-A fit a corporate office in West Bay or Lusail?

A corporate office that already issues access badges can use the NFC and RFID reader on the -A to authenticate staff before a room is booked, so reservations stay with authorised people. The panel is mounted at the meeting room door, which means staff reserve rooms without walking back to a desk. Confirm the badge format with SmartRooms Qatar before ordering, since the product data does not list card standards.

Can the XDS-1088-A be installed near windows or outdoors in summer heat?

Do not install this panel outdoors. The product data does not give an operating temperature range, so its suitability for hot or dusty locations cannot be confirmed from the data alone. For corridors near windows or areas that are not air-conditioned, ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to review the environment before a quotation is prepared. Indoor meeting room and office placement is the intended use for this booking panel category.

How do I request a quote for a replacement or equivalent?

Send SmartRooms Qatar the number of doors, your badge system and the mounting surfaces at each location. We will return a quotation for a current equivalent or compatible replacement, usually within one working day. Payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order, and LPOs are accepted for universities and government bodies. Request a quote now so the replacement can be matched to your existing booking workflow.