C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R – 1600W AC PSU – Catalyst 9500 C9500-32C
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C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R Description
C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 1600W AC power supply module for the high-performance C9500-32C switch, used when that platform needs a replacement PSU or an added AC supply for redundant power. Cisco documents it as the 1600W AC module mapped to the C9500-32C, with 90 to 140 VAC or 180 to 264 VAC input at 47 to 63 Hz, an IEC 60320 C16 input receptacle with a 15A AC power cord rating, and the bi-color status LED behavior used on the 1600W AC/DC power supply family.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R |
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Product type |
AC power supply module |
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Cisco ordering description |
1600W AC Power Supply |
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Compatible switch model |
C9500-32C |
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Power max rating |
1600W |
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Input voltage and frequency |
90 to 140 VAC and 180 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
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Input current |
10.5A max at 115VAC; 7.8A max at 230VAC |
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Power supply efficiency |
94 percent typical |
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Output ratings |
12V main at 133A; 12V standby at 3A |
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Output holdup time |
AC 20 ms minimum for system |
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Input receptacle |
AC IEC 60320 C16 |
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Power cord rating |
AC 15A |
Application Scenarios
Select C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R when an installed C9500-32C switch uses the Cisco 1600W AC PSU family and the replacement line item must match the AC input module.
Use this SKU in C9500-32C builds that need two AC supplies for redundant load-sharing or a Cisco-listed redundant 1600W AC power option.
Quote C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R for C9500-32C only. If the switch is C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C, or C9500-24Y4C, Cisco maps those models to the 650W AC PSU family instead.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R | ||
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Cisco ordering description |
1600W AC Power Supply |
1600W DC Power Supply |
650W AC Power Supply |
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Product type |
AC power supply module |
DC power supply module |
AC power supply module |
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Power max rating |
1600W |
1600W |
650W |
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Input voltage range |
90 to 140 VAC and 180 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
-40 to -72 VDC |
90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
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Input current |
10.5A max at 115VAC; 7.8A max at 230VAC |
40A max at -48VDC |
6.8A max at 115VAC; 3.4A max at 230VAC |
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Power supply efficiency |
94 percent typical |
92 percent typical |
94 percent typical |
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Output ratings |
12V main at 133A; 12V standby at 3A |
12V main at 133A; 12V standby at 3A |
12V main at 54A; 12V standby at 3A |
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Output holdup time |
AC 20 ms minimum for system |
AC 5 ms minimum for system |
AC 20 ms minimum for system |
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Input receptacle |
AC IEC 60320 C16 |
Amphenol C10-638976-000 |
AC IEC 60320 C14 |
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Power cord rating |
AC 15A |
DC 70A |
AC 10A |
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Supported Catalyst 9500 model |
C9500-32C |
C9500-32C |
C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C, and C9500-24Y4C |
- In a C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R vs C9K-PWR-1600WDC-R comparison, the main difference is the facility power input: C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R uses AC input, while C9K-PWR-1600WDC-R uses DC input.
- The C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R difference from C9K-PWR-1600WDC-R also changes connector and cord planning, because the AC module uses an IEC 60320 C16 receptacle with a 15A AC cord rating.
- For buyers comparing C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R vs C9K-PWR-650WAC-R, the supported switch model is the key order check: C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R maps to C9500-32C, while C9K-PWR-650WAC-R maps to C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C, and C9500-24Y4C.
- The which model to choose decision should start with the exact Catalyst 9500 chassis, then confirm AC or DC site power and the matching Cisco power supply table entry.
Selection Guide
1. Match the PSU to C9500-32C
Choose C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R only when the Catalyst 9500 hardware is the C9500-32C model listed for the 1600W AC PSU.
2. Confirm AC input at the site
Select this SKU when the rack power design uses the Cisco-documented AC input ranges, not a DC plant feed that would point to C9K-PWR-1600WDC-R.
3. Keep the power bay plan explicit
For a single-PSU order, confirm that the unused bay keeps the required blank cover; for a redundant design, verify whether the quote needs the redundant 1600W AC option.
4. Check cord and receptacle details
Use the IEC 60320 C16 receptacle and 15A AC cord rating as the procurement check before releasing the purchase order.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact SKU |
C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R |
Prevents substitution with the 1600W DC PSU or 650W AC PSU family |
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Switch model |
C9500-32C |
Cisco maps the 1600W AC PSU to this Catalyst 9500 High Performance model |
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Input power |
90 to 140 VAC or 180 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
Confirms the site feed matches the AC PSU input range |
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PSU count |
One or two installed power supplies |
Determines redundancy planning and whether a blank cover remains in an empty slot |
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Redundant order option |
C9K-PWR-1600WACR/2 if a redundant pair is required |
Separates single-module replacement from redundant power ordering |
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Input receptacle |
AC IEC 60320 C16 |
Prevents mismatch with the C14 connector used on 650W AC PSU models |
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Power cord rating |
AC 15A |
Aligns the regional cord selection with the Cisco-listed PSU rating |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R | Product type | AC power supply module |
| Cisco ordering description | 1600W AC Power Supply | Compatible switch model | C9500-32C |
| Power supply slots | Two AC or DC 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 | 1600W |
| Input voltage and frequency | 90 to 140 VAC and 180 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz | Input current | 10.5A max at 115VAC; 7.8A max at 230VAC |
| Power supply efficiency | 94 percent typical | Output ratings | 12V main at 133A; 12V standby at 3A |
| Output holdup time | AC 20 ms minimum for system | Input receptacle | AC IEC 60320 C16 |
| Power cord rating | AC 15A | BTU with C9500-32C | 3,631 BTU/hr |
| PSU hardware features | PSU fan, release handle, retainer clips, cable tie, and AC input connector | LED status support | Bi-color green and amber LED for 1600W AC/DC PSU status |
| Redundant ordering option | C9K-PWR-1600WACR/2 |
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Questions & Answers
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What is C9K-PWR-1600WAC-R used for?
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