C9600-PWR-3KWAC – 3000W AC PSU – Catalyst 9600 – C20 Input

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C9600-PWR-3KWAC Description

The C9600-PWR-3KWAC is a Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 3000W AC power supply for the four power-supply bays of the Catalyst 9606R chassis. The module delivers 1500W at 90 to 140 VAC and 3000W at 180 to 264 VAC, takes single-phase AC input on an IEC 60320 C20 receptacle and runs at 94% typical efficiency. Power supplies in one chassis must have equal wattage, and AC and DC modules mix only when the AC input is 220V.

Quick Specs

Parameter

Specification

Product ID

C9600-PWR-3KWAC

Product type

3000W AC power supply module

Supported chassis

Cisco Catalyst 9606R

Chassis PSU bays

Four power-supply bays

Input type

Single-phase AC

Input voltage range and frequency

90 to 140 VAC or 180 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz

Max power rating

3000W

12V output capacity

1500W at 90 to 140 VAC; 3000W at 180 to 264 VAC

AC input current

17.6A at 100 VAC for 1500W output; 17.6A at 200 VAC for 3000W output

Power supply efficiency

94% typical

Input receptacle and cord rating

IEC 60320 C20, AC 20A

Power supply modes

Combined and N+1 redundant modes

Application Scenarios

Redundant Chassis Power

In a campus core closet, up to four modules share the load of a Catalyst 9606R in Combined mode, or one module is held in reserve in Redundant N+1 mode.

High-Line Equipment Room Feeds

An equipment room with 220V circuits lets each module deliver its full 3000W through a dedicated 20A branch circuit, where 110V feeds limit it to 1500W.

Product Comparison

Parameter

C9600-PWR-3KWAC

C9600-PWR-2KWAC

C9600-PWR-2KWDC

Max power rating

3000W

2000W

2000W

Input voltage range and frequency

90VAC-140VAC and 180VAC-264VAC, 47 to 63 Hz

90VAC-140VAC and 180VAC-264VAC, 47 to 63 Hz

-40VDC to -72VDC

Output ratings

12Vmain at 125A (1500W); 12Vmain at 250A (3000W)

12Vmain at 88A (1050W); 12Vmain at 167A (2000W)

12Vmain at 167A (2000W)

Power-supply input receptacles

AC IEC 60320 C20

AC IEC 60320 C16

Amphenol C10-638976-000

Power cord rating

AC 20A

AC 15A

DC 70A

C9600-PWR-3KWAC is the highest-capacity module in this group, with 3000W at 180 to 264 VAC and 1500W at 90 to 140 VAC against 2000W and 1050W for C9600-PWR-2KWAC, so chassis that need more than 2000W per module use it. It takes an IEC 60320 C20 input and a 20A cord, so feeds limited to 15A cords use C9600-PWR-2KWAC instead. DC-fed sites at -40 to -72 VDC order C9600-PWR-2KWDC, rated 2000W. Power supplies in one chassis must match in wattage, and AC and DC modules mix only on 220V AC inputs.

Ordering Checklist

  • Catalyst 9600 hosts: Confirm the host is a Catalyst 9600 Series C9606R chassis, which takes 3000W AC, 2000W AC and 2000W DC power supplies. The module fits only the C9606R power-supply bays, and no other Catalyst 9600 host is listed in the datasheet.

Specifications

Parameter Specification Parameter Specification
Product ID C9600-PWR-3KWAC Product type 3000W AC power supply module
Cisco ordering description Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 3000W AC Power Supply Supported chassis Cisco Catalyst 9606R
Chassis power-supply bays Four Minimum chassis PSU count At least two power supplies; three if fully loaded at 110V input
Input type Single-phase AC AC-input type Wide-ranging input with power factor correction
AC input voltage 90 to 140 VAC or 180 to 264 VAC AC input frequency 47 to 63 Hz
AC input current 17.6A at 100 VAC for 1500W output; 17.6A at 200 VAC for 3000W output Max power rating 3000W
Low-line 12V output 1500W at 90 to 140 VAC High-line 12V output 3000W at 180 to 264 VAC
Power supply efficiency 94% typical Output holdup time 20 ms minimum with 1800W output at high line input
Input receptacle IEC 60320 C20 Power cord rating AC 20A
Branch circuit requirement Dedicated fused branch circuit; North America 20A Self-cooling airflow Minimum 17 CFM at 100 percent load
Power modes Combined and N+1 redundant modes Combined mode output at 220V 3000W with one PSU; 5910W with two; 8820W with three; 11730W with four
N+1 redundant output at 220V 3000W with two PSUs; 5910W with three; 8820W with four Weight 1.4 kg (3.09 lb)

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Questions & Answers

  • Which Catalyst 9600 chassis accept C9600-PWR-3KWAC?

    C9600-PWR-3KWAC installs in the four power supply bays of the Catalyst 9606R chassis, which needs at least two supplies, or three when fully loaded at 110V input. No other Catalyst 9600 host is listed in the datasheet.
  • Can C9600-PWR-3KWAC be mixed with DC modules in one C9606R?

    No DC module in the listed group matches. AC and DC modules mix in one C9606R only when every module has equal wattage and the AC input is 220V, and C9600-PWR-3KWAC is rated 3000W while C9600-PWR-2KWDC is rated 2000W.
  • What MTBF should I use for spares planning of C9600-PWR-3KWAC?

    C9600-PWR-3KWAC has an MTBF of 300,000 hours. Use that figure to estimate spare module quantities and the replacement frequency across several Catalyst 9606R chassis, and keep one spare module per site where a failed supply would force the chassis out of redundancy.
  • How much does each added C9600-PWR-3KWAC contribute in Combined mode?

    Each additional C9600-PWR-3KWAC adds about 90 percent of its capacity in Combined mode, which is the default. In N+1 mode one module is held as spare, so the loss of one module is tolerated. Choose the mode before you size the PoE budget for the chassis.
  • Does C9600-PWR-3KWAC have its own on/off switch in the C9606R?

    Yes, each power supply has its own on/off switch. The Catalyst 9606R has four power supply slots, and Combined is the default redundancy mode. Switch the module off before you remove it, so the chassis can rebalance the load across the remaining modules without a surprise.
  • Which feed voltage lets C9600-PWR-3KWAC support a fully loaded Catalyst 9600 Gen 2 configuration?

    A 220V feed does. With 220V circuits, C9600-PWR-3KWAC gives the higher power budget and resilience that a fully loaded Gen 2 configuration needs. In N+1 mode one module is held as spare, so install enough 220V circuits to cover the lost module.

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