C9K-PWR-1500WAC – 1500W AC PSU – Catalyst 9500X – Platinum Rated
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C9K-PWR-1500WAC Description
C9K-PWR-1500WAC is a Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series 1500W AC Platinum power supply module for the C9500X-28C8D and C9500X-60L4D switch platforms. It provides AC power for Catalyst 9500X power-supply bays in fixed-core and aggregation deployments that require a field-replaceable hot-swappable PSU. Cisco documentation identifies it as a 1500W supply with 90 to 264 VAC input, 47 to 63 Hz frequency support, C22 input receptacle, and 16A power-cord requirement, making the SKU primarily a platform-matched spare or redundancy component rather than a standalone network device.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9K-PWR-1500WAC |
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Product type |
1500W AC platinum certified power supply module |
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Supported Catalyst 9500X models |
C9500X-28C8D and C9500X-60L4D |
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Power max rating |
1500W |
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Input voltage and frequency |
90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
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Input current |
17A max at 100 VAC; 7A max at 240 VAC |
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Power supply efficiency |
92% at 115 VAC 50% load; 94% at 230 VAC 50% load |
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Output ratings |
Main output 12V 125A; standby output 3.3V 5A |
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Output holdup time |
12 ms |
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Power-supply input receptacle |
C22 |
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Power cord rating |
16A |
Application Scenarios
C9K-PWR-1500WAC fits service stock for C9500X-28C8D or C9500X-60L4D switches when the installed chassis uses Cisco’s 1500W AC platinum PSU rather than the 1500W DC module.
Projects that need a second Catalyst 9500X power supply can use the same 1500W AC family when both bays are planned for AC input, with a separate C9K-PWR-1500WAC/2 ordering line available for redundant AC power.
Orders that mix Catalyst 9500X and high-performance Catalyst 9500 switches should keep C9K-PWR-1500WAC separate from C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R and C9K-PWR-650WAC-R because Cisco maps those AC supplies to different switch models.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9K-PWR-1500WAC | |||
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Cisco ordering description |
Catalyst 9500X 1500W AC Power Supply |
Catalyst 9500X 1500W DC Power Supply |
1600W AC Power Supply |
650W AC Power Supply |
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Product type |
AC power supply module |
DC power supply module |
AC power supply module |
AC power supply module |
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Supported switch models |
C9500X-28C8D and C9500X-60L4D |
C9500X-28C8D and C9500X-60L4D |
C9500-32C |
C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C, and C9500-24Y4C |
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Power max rating |
1500W |
1500W |
1600W |
650W |
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Input voltage range |
90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
-40 to -72 VDC |
90 to 140 VAC and 180 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
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Input current |
17A max at 100 VAC; 7A max at 240 VAC |
45A max at -40 VDC |
10.5A max at 115 VAC; 7.8A max at 230 VAC |
6.8A max at 115 VAC; 3.4A max at 230 VAC |
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Power supply efficiency |
92% at 115 VAC 50% load; 94% at 230 VAC 50% load |
94% at -48 to -60 VDC 50% load |
94% typical |
94% typical |
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Output ratings |
Main 12V 125A; standby 3.3V 5A |
Main 12V 125A; standby 3.3V 5A |
12V main 133A; 12V standby 3A |
12V main 54A; 12V standby 3A |
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Output holdup time |
12 ms |
2 ms |
20 ms minimum for system |
20 ms minimum for system |
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Input receptacle |
C22 |
C10-638977-00 Amphenol connector |
AC IEC 60320 C16 |
AC IEC 60320 C14 |
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Power cord rating |
16A |
Not listed for DC PSU |
AC 15A |
AC 10A |
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Related redundant order PID |
C9K-PWR-1500WAC/2 |
C9K-PWR-1500WDC/2 |
C9K-PWR-1600WACR/2 |
C9K-PWR-650WAC-R/2 |
- In a C9K-PWR-1500WAC vs C9K-PWR-1500WDC comparison, both are 1500W Catalyst 9500X PSUs for the same switch models, but the order changes between AC input and DC input.
- The C9K-PWR-1500WAC difference from C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R is platform fit as well as electrical design: the current SKU maps to C9500X-28C8D and C9500X-60L4D, while C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R maps to C9500-32C.
- For a C9K-PWR-1500WAC vs C9K-PWR-650WAC-R comparison, Cisco lists different Catalyst 9500 hardware families and different AC connector and cord ratings.
- Buyers deciding which model to choose should start with the exact switch model, then confirm AC or DC site power, input connector, and whether the order line needs the single PSU or the redundant ordering PID.
Selection Guide
1. Tie the PSU line to Catalyst 9500X
Choose C9K-PWR-1500WAC when the target switch is C9500X-28C8D or C9500X-60L4D and the BOM calls for Cisco’s 1500W AC platinum power supply.
2. Separate AC and DC service stock
Use C9K-PWR-1500WAC only for AC-input builds. Move to C9K-PWR-1500WDC when the same Catalyst 9500X power bay must connect to a -40 to -72 VDC plant feed.
3. Keep non-X Catalyst 9500 supplies out of the order
Select C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R or C9K-PWR-650WAC-R only when the host switch is the Cisco-listed non-X Catalyst 9500 model for that PSU family.
4. Confirm cord and bay population before approval
Verify the 16A AC cord plan, C22 PSU receptacle, second-bay requirement, and PWR-C6-BLANK use because those details affect receiving and rack staging for Catalyst 9500X power supplies.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact SKU |
C9K-PWR-1500WAC |
Prevents substitution with the DC version or a non-X Catalyst 9500 PSU |
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Target switch model |
C9500X-28C8D or C9500X-60L4D |
Cisco lists these Catalyst 9500X models for the 1500W AC platinum PSU |
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Facility power |
90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
Confirms the rack feed matches the AC input range |
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Cord and connector |
16A power cord rating and C22 PSU receptacle |
Avoids receiving a cord set planned for C14 or C16 Catalyst 9500 supplies |
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PSU count |
Single C9K-PWR-1500WAC or redundant C9K-PWR-1500WAC/2 |
Keeps replacement and redundant-power order lines distinct |
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Empty PSU bay |
PWR-C6-BLANK installed when a power-supply slot is unused |
Maintains the airflow and safety condition documented by Cisco |
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Airflow match |
PSU airflow direction and installed Catalyst 9500X fan set |
Prevents mixing the PSU plan with the wrong fan-airflow requirement |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C9K-PWR-1500WAC | Product type | 1500W AC platinum certified power supply module |
| Supported Catalyst 9500X models | C9500X-28C8D and C9500X-60L4D | Power supply slots | Two AC or DC input power supply slots |
| FRU support | Field-replaceable and hot-swappable power supply module | Supported PSU combinations | Two AC, two DC, AC-DC, or one installed PSU with blank cover in unused slot |
| Power max rating | 1500W | Input voltage and frequency | 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
| Input current | 17A max at 100 VAC; 7A max at 240 VAC | Power supply efficiency | 92% at 115 VAC 50% load; 94% at 230 VAC 50% load |
| Output ratings | Main output 12V 125A; standby output 3.3V 5A | Output holdup time | 12 ms |
| Power-supply input receptacle | C22 | Power cord rating | 16A |
| BTU with C9500X-28C8D | 4,034 BTU/hr | BTU with C9500X-60L4D | 3,412 BTU/hr |
| PSU airflow note | One PSU airflow direction supports both system airflow options | Blank-cover part number | PWR-C6-BLANK |
| Related DC counterpart | C9K-PWR-1500WDC | Related redundant order PID | C9K-PWR-1500WAC/2 |
| PSU hardware features | PSU fan, PSU LED, release handle, AC input connector, and release latch | Redundant mode behavior | Each PSU operates around half capacity when both supplies are active |
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