Power Supply Specifications

Revised: September 21, 2015

This appendix describes the Catalyst 6500 series power supplies and provides their specifications. This appendix contains the following sections:

Table A-1 lists the currently available Catalyst 6500 series switch power supplies and the power supply description location.

 

Table A-1 Catalyst 6500 Series Power Supplies

Power Supply Rating
AC-Input Model
Product Number
DC-Input Model Product Number

950 W1

PWR-950-AC

PWR-950-DC

1000 W

WS-CAC-1000W

Not Available

1300 W

WS-CAC-1300W

WS-CDC-1300W

1400 W 1

PWR-1400-AC

Not Available

2500 W

WS-CAC-2500W

WS-CDC-2500W

2700 W2

PWR-2700-AC/4

PWR-2700-DC/4

3000 W

WS-CAC-3000W

Not Available

4000 W

WS-CAC-4000W-US1

WS-CAC-4000W-INT

PWR-4000-DC

6000 W

WS-CAC-6000W

PWR-6000-DC

8700 W

WS-CAC-8700W-E

Not Available

1.For use with the Catalyst 6503 and Catalyst 6503-E switches only.

2.For use with the Catalyst 6504-E switch only.


Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches allow you to mix AC-input and DC-input power supplies in the same chassis.



Note Many telco organizations require a –48 VDC power supply to accommodate their power distribution systems. From an operational perspective, the DC-input power supply has the same characteristics as the AC-input version.


Power Supply Compatibility Matrix

Table A-2 lists the compatibility of the power supplies with the Catalyst 6500 switch chassis.

 

Table A-2 Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Supported Power Supply Configurations

Platform
Supported Power Supplies
Chassis/Power Supply Restrictions

Catalyst 6503

  • 950 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 1400 W AC-input
  • The 950 W AC-input power supply requires a PEM-15A-AC Power Entry Module (PEM).
  • The 1400 W AC-input power supply requires a PEM-20A-AC+ Power Entry Module (PEM).

Catalyst 6503-E

  • 950 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 1400 W AC-input
  • The 950 W AC-input power supply requires a PEM-15A-AC Power Entry Module (PEM).
  • The 1400 W AC-input power supply requires a PEM-20A-AC+ Power Entry Module (PEM).

Catalyst 6504-E

  • 2700 W AC-input and DC-input

No restrictions

Catalyst 6506

  • 1000 W AC-input
  • 1300 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 2500 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 3000 W AC-input
  • 4000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 6000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 8700 W AC-input

The 6000 W AC-input, 6000 W DC-input, and the 8700 W AC-input power supplies are limited to 4000 W when they are installed in the Catalyst 6506 switch chassis.

Catalyst 6506-E

  • 2500 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 3000 W AC-input
  • 4000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 6000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 8700 W AC-input

No restrictions.

Catalyst 6509

  • 1000 W AC-input
  • 1300 W AC-input, and DC-input
  • 2500 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 3000 W AC-input
  • 4000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 6000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 8700 W AC-input

The 6000 W AC-input, 6000 W DC-input, and the 8700 W AC-input power supplies are limited to 4000 W when they are installed in the Catalyst 6509 switch chassis.

Catalyst 6509-E

  • 2500 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 3000 W AC-input
  • 4000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 6000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 8700 W AC-input

No restrictions.

Catalyst 6509-NEB

  • 1000 W AC-input
  • 1300 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 2500 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 3000 W AC-input
  • 4000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 6000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 8700 W AC-input

The 6000 W AC-input, 6000 W DC-input, and the 8700 W AC-input power supplies are limited to 4000 W when they are installed in the Catalyst 6509-NEB switch chassis.

Catalyst 6509-NEB-A

  • 2500 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 3000 W AC-input
  • 4000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 6000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 8700 W AC-input

The 6000 W AC-input, 6000 W DC-input, and the 8700 W AC-input power supplies are limited to 4500 W maximum output when they are installed in the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch chassis.

Catalyst 6509-V-E

  • 2500 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 3000 W AC-input
  • 4000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 6000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 8700 W AC-input

No restrictions.

Catalyst 6513

  • 2500 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 3000 W AC-input
  • 4000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 6000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 8700 W AC-input

The 8700 W AC-input power supply is limited to 6000 W maximum output when it is installed in the Catalyst 6513 switch chassis.

Catalyst 6513-E

  • 2500 W DC-input
  • 3000 W AC-input
  • 4000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 6000 W AC-input and DC-input
  • 8700 W AC-input

No restrictions.

950 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supplies

The 950 W AC-input (PWR-950-AC) and DC-input (PWR-950-DC) power supplies can be installed in the Catalyst 6503 and Catalyst 6503-E switch chassis only. Due to form factor differences, the 950 W AC-input and DC-input power supplies cannot be installed in any other Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis.

The 950 W power supplies (see Figure A-1) do not connect directly to source AC or source DC but use Power Entry Modules (PEMs), located on the front of the Catalyst 6503 and Catalyst 6503-E switch chassis, to connect the site power source to the power supply located in the back of the chassis. The form factor is the same for the AC-input and DC-input power supplies.

The AC-input PEM (shown in Figure A-2) and DC-input PEM (shown in Figure A-3) provide an input power connection on the front of the switch chassis to connect the site power source to the power supply. You can connect the DC-input power supply to the power source with heavy gauge wiring connected to a terminal block. The actual wire gauge size is determined by local electrical codes and restrictions.


Note The system (NEBS) ground serves as the primary safety ground for Catalyst 6503 and Catalyst 6503-E chassis that are equipped with 950 W DC-input power supplies and DC-input PEMs. The DC-input power supplies for these chassis do not have a separate ground.


The PEMs have an illuminated power switch (AC-input model only), current protection, surge and EMI suppression, and filtering functions.

Figure A-1 950 W AC- and DC-Input Power Supplies

 

Figure A-2 950 W AC-Input PEM (PEM-15A-AC)

 

Figure A-3 DC Power Entry Module (PEM)

 

950 W Power Supply Specifications

Table A-3 lists the specifications for the 950 W AC-input power supply.

 

Table A-3 950 W AC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

AC-input type

Autoranging input with power factor correction (PFC)

Note Power factor correction is a standard feature on all Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies. PFC reduces the reactive component in the source AC current allowing higher power factors (typically 99 percent or better) and lower harmonic current components.

AC-input voltage

  • Low-line (120 VAC nominal)—90 VAC (min) to 132 VAC (max)
  • High-line (230 VAC nominal)—170 VAC (min) to 264 VAC (max)

AC-input current

  • 12 A @ 120 VAC
  • 6 A @ 230 VAC

AC-input frequency

50/60 Hz (nominal)

Branch circuit requirement

Each chassis power supply should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit:

  • For North America—15 A
  • For International—Circuits sized to local and national codes
  • All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC.
  • All AC power supply inputs are fully isolated.

Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies in the same chassis, which means that PS1 can be operating from phase A and PS2 can be operating from phase B.

For high-line operation, the power supply operates with the hot conductor wired to a source AC phase and the neutral conductor wired either to ground or to another source AC phase as long as the net input voltage is in the range of 170 to 264 VAC.

Source AC can be out of phase between AC inputs on power supplies that are equipped with multiple AC inputs, which means that power cord 1 can be plugged into phase A and power cord 2 can be plugged into phase B.

Power supply output capacity

950 W maximum (100–240 VAC)

Power supply output

  • 15 A @ +1.5 VDC
  • 2.5 A @ +3.3 VDC
  • 19.15 A @ +50 VDC

Output holdup time

20 ms minimum

kVA rating3

1.32 kVA

Heat dissipation

4441 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

8.2 lb (3.7 kg)

3.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-4 lists the specifications for the 950 W DC-input power supply.

 

Table A-4 950 W DC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

DC-input voltage

–48 VDC to –60 VDC continuous

DC-input current

  • 28 A @ –48 VDC
  • 23 A @ –60 VDC

Power supply output capacity

950 W

Power supply output

  • 15 A @ +1.5 VDC
  • 2.5 A @ +3.3 VDC
  • 19.15 A @ +50 VDC

Output holdup time

8 ms

Heat dissipation

4632 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

8.4 lb (3.8 kg)

Table A-5 lists the power supply LEDs and their meanings.

 

Table A-5 950 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supply LEDs

LED
Meaning

INPUT OK

AC-input power supplies:

  • Green—Source AC voltage is OK. (Input voltage is 85 VAC or greater.)
  • Off—Source AC voltage falls below 70 VAC, is not present, or the PEM is turned off.

DC-input power supplies:

  • Green—Source DC voltage is OK. (–40.5 VDC or greater.)
  • Off—Source DC voltage falls below –33 VDC or is not present at the PEM.

FAN OK

Green—Power supply fan is operating properly.

Off—Power supply fan failure is detected.

OUTPUT FAIL

Red—Problem with one or more of the DC-output voltages of the power supply is detected.

Off—DC-output voltages within acceptable margins.

Note For proper operation of the OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.

950 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Table A-6 lists the 950 W AC-input power supply AC power cords specifications. These power cords plug into the 950 W PEM(PEM-15A-AC), not directly into the power supply. The table includes references to power cord illustrations.


Note All 950 W power supply power cords are 8 feet 2 inches (2.5 meters) in length.



Note All 950 W power supply power cords have an IEC60320/C15 appliance connector at one end. The appliance connector has a 90° left bend.


 

Table A-6 950 W AC-Input Power Supply Power Cords

Locale
Power Cord
Part Number
AC Source Plug Type
Cordset Rating
Power Cord Reference Illustration

Argentina

CAB-7KACR=

IRAM 2073

10 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-25

Australia, New Zealand

CAB-AC10A-90L-AU=

SAA AS 3112

10 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-20

Continental Europe

CAB-AC10A-90L-EU=

CEE 7/7

10 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-21

Italy

CAB-AC10A-90L-IT=

CEI 23-16/7

10 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-22

Japan, North America

CAB-AC15A-90L-US=

NEMA 5-15

15 A, 125 VAC

Figure A-23

United Kingdom

CAB-AC10A-90L-UK=

BS 13634

10 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-24

4.Plug contains a 13 A fuse.

1000 W AC-Input Power Supply

The 1000 W AC-input power supply (WS-CAC-1000W) is supported in the following Catalyst 6500 series switches:

  • Catalyst 6506
  • Catalyst 6509
  • Catalyst 6509-NEB

The 1000 W power supply (shown in Figure A-4) shares the same form factor as the 1300 W, 2500 W, 3000 W, 4000 W, and 6000 W AC-input power supplies.

Figure A-4 1000 W AC-Input Power Supply

 

1000 W Power Supply Specifications

Table A-7 lists the specifications for the 1000 W AC-input power supply.

 

Table A-7 1000 W Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

AC-input type

Autoranging input with power factor correction (PFC)

Note Power factor correction is a standard feature on all Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies. PFC reduces the reactive component in the source AC current allowing higher power factors (typically 99 percent or better) and lower harmonic current components.

AC-input voltage

  • Low-line (120 VAC nominal)—90 VAC (min) to 132 VAC (max)
  • High-line (230 VAC nominal)—170 VAC (min) to 264 VAC (max)

AC-input current

  • 12 A @ 120 VAC
  • 6 A @ 230 VAC

AC-input frequency

50/60 Hz (nominal)

Branch circuit requirement

Each chassis power supply should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit:

  • For North America—15 A or 20 A
  • For International—Circuits sized to local and national codes
  • All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC.
  • All AC power supply inputs are fully isolated.

Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies in the same chassis, which means that PS1 can be operating from phase A and PS2 can be operating from phase B.

For high-line operation, the power supply operates with the hot conductor wired to a source AC phase and the neutral conductor wired either to ground or to another source AC phase as long as the net input voltage is in the range of 170 to 264 VAC.

Source AC can be out of phase between AC inputs on power supplies that are equipped with multiple AC inputs, which means that power cord 1 can be plugged into phase A and power cord 2 can be plugged into phase B.

Power supply output capacity

1000 W

Power supply output

  • 15 A @ +3.3 VDC
  • 5 A @ +5 VDC
  • 6 A @ +12 VDC
  • 20.3 A @ +42 VDC

Output holdup time

20 ms minimum

kVA rating5

1.25 kVA

Heat dissipation

4213 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

14.8 lb (6.7 kg)

5.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-8 list the power supply LEDs and their meanings.

 

Table A-8 1000 W Power Supply LEDs

LED
Meaning

INPUT OK

  • Green—Source AC voltage is OK. (Input voltage is 85 VAC or greater.)
  • Off—Source AC voltage falls below 70 VAC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

FAN OK

  • Green—Power supply fan is operating properly.
  • Off—Power supply fan failure is detected.

OUTPUT FAIL

  • Red—Problem with one or more of the DC-output voltages of the power supply is detected.
  • Off—DC-output voltage with acceptable margins.

Note For proper operation of the OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.

1000 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Table A-9 lists the specifications for the AC power cords that are available for the 1000 W AC-input power supply. The table includes references to power cord illustrations.


Note All 1000 W power supply power cords are 8 feet 2 inches (2.5 meters) in length.



Note All 1000 W power supply power cords have an IEC60320/C15 appliance plug at one end.


 

Table A-9 1000 W AC-Input Power Supply Power Cords

Locale
Power Cord
Part Number
AC Source Plug Type
Cordset Rating
Power Cord Reference Illustration

Argentina

CAB-7KACR=

IRAM 2073

10 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-25

Australia, New Zealand

CAB-7KACA=

SAA AS 3112

15 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-26

Continental Europe

CAB-7KACE=

CEE 7/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-27

Italy

CAB-7KACI=

CEI 23-16/7

10 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-28

Japan, North America

CAB-7KAC-15=

NEMA 5-15

15 A, 125 VAC

Figure A-29

United Kingdom

CAB-7KACU=

BS 13636

10 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-30

6.Plug contains a 13 A fuse.

1300 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supplies

The 1300 W AC-input power supply (WS-CAC-1300W) and 1300 W DC-input power supply (WS-CDC-1300W) are supported in the following Catalyst 6500 series switches:

  • Catalyst 6506
  • Catalyst 6509
  • Catalyst 6509-NEB

The 1300 W power supply (see Figure A-5 for the 1300 W AC-input power supply and Figure A-6 for the 1300 W DC-input power supply) shares the same form factor as the 1000 W, 2500 W, 3000 W, 4000 W, and 6000 W AC-input power supplies.

Figure A-5 1300 W AC-input Power Supply

 

Figure A-6 1300 W DC-Input Power Supply

 

1300 W Power Supply Specifications

Table A-11 lists the specifications for the 1300 W AC-input power supply.

 

Table A-10 1300 W AC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

AC-input type

Autoranging input with power factor correction (PFC).

Note Power factor correction is a standard feature on all Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies. PFC reduces the reactive component in the source AC current allowing higher power factors (typically 99 percent or better) and lower harmonic current components.

AC-input voltage

  • Low-line (120 VAC nominal)—90 VAC (min) to 132 VAC (max)
  • High-line (230 VAC nominal)—170 VAC (min) to 264 VAC (max)

AC-input current

  • 16 A @ 120 VAC
  • 8 A @ 230 VAC

AC-input frequency

50/60 Hz (nominal) (±3 Hz for full range)

Branch circuit requirement

Each chassis power supply should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit:

  • For North America—15 A or 20 A
  • For International—Circuits sized to local and national codes
  • All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC.
  • All AC power supply inputs are fully isolated.

Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies in the same chassis, which means that PS1 can be operating from phase A and PS2 can be operating from phase B.

For high-line operation, the power supply operates with the hot conductor wired to a source AC phase and the neutral conductor wired either to ground or to another source AC phase as long as the net input voltage is in the range of 170 to 264 VAC.

Source AC can be out of phase between AC inputs on power supplies that are equipped with multiple AC inputs, which means that power cord 1 can be plugged into phase A and power cord 2 can be plugged into phase B.

Power supply output capacity

  • 1300 W maximum (AC-input)
  • 1360 W maximum (DC-input)

Power supply output

  • 15 A @ +3.3 VDC
  • 5 A @ +5 VDC
  • 6 A @ +12 VDC
  • 27.46 A @ +42 VDC

Output holdup time

20 ms minimum

kVA rating7

1.625 kVA

Heat dissipation

5478 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

18.4 lb (8.3 kg)

7.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-11 lists the specifications for the 1300 W DC-input power supply.

 

Table A-11 1300 W DC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

DC-input voltage

–48 VDC to –60 VDC continuous

DC-input current

  • 39 A @ –48 VDC
  • 31 A @ –60 VDC

Power supply output capacity

1360 W maximum (DC-input)

Power supply output

  • 15 A @ +3.3 VDC
  • 5 A @ +5 VDC
  • 6 A @ +12 VDC
  • 28.9 A @ +42 VDC

DC input terminal block

Accepts 3 AWG to 10 AWG copper conductors. Actual size of the wire needed is determined by the installer or local electrician. Terminal block material is rated at 120°C.

Output holdup time

8 ms

Heat dissipation

6447 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

21.0 lb (9.5 kg)

Table A-12 lists the 1300 W power supply LEDS and their meanings.

 

Table A-12 1300 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supply LEDs

LED
Meaning

INPUT OK

AC-input power supplies:

  • Green—Source AC voltage is OK. (Input voltage is 85 VAC or greater.)
  • Off—Source AC voltage falls below 70 VAC, is not present, or the power supply turned off.

DC-input power supplies:

  • Green—Source DC voltage is OK. (Input voltage is –40.5 VDC or greater.)
  • Off—Source DC voltage falls below –33 VDC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

FAN OK

  • Green—Power supply fan is operating properly.
  • Off—Power supply fan failure is detected.

OUTPUT FAIL

  • Red—Problem with one or more of the DC-output voltages of the power supply is detected.
  • Off—DC-output voltages within acceptable margins.

Note For proper operation of the OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.

1300 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Table A-13 lists the specifications for the AC power cords that are available for the 1300 W AC-input power supply. The table includes references to power cord illustrations.


Note All 1300 W power supply power cords are 14 feet (4.3 meters) in length.



Note All 1300 W power supply power cords have an IEC60320/C19 appliance connector at one end.


 

Table A-13 1300 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Locale
Power Cord
Part Number
AC Source Plug Type
Cordset Rating
Power Cord Reference Illustration

Argentina

CAB-7513ACR=

IRAM 2073

10 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-31

Australia, New Zealand

CAB-7513ACA=

SAA AS 3112

15 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-32

Continental Europe

CAB-7513ACE=

CEE 7/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-33

Israel

CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL=

SI16S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-34

Italy

CAB-7513ACI=

CEI 23-16/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-35

Japan, North America

CAB-7513AC=

NEMA 5-208

20 A, 125 VAC

Figure A-36

People’s Republic of China

CAB-AC16A-CH=

GB16C

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-37

South Africa

CAB-7513ACSA=

IEC 884-1

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-38

Switzerland

CAB-ACS-10=

SEV 1011

10 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-39

United Kingdom

CAB-7513ACU=

BS 13639

13 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-40

Power Distribution Unit (PDU)10

CAB-C19-CBN=

IEC 60320 C19
IEC 60320 C20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-47

8.For Japan, ask your local electrical contractor to prepare the NEMA 5-20 power plug.

9.Plug contains a 13 A fuse.

10.The PDU power cable is designed for users who power their switch from a PDU. The end of the cable that plugs into the chassis power supply has a C19 connector; the other end of the cable that connects to the PDU has a C20 connector.

1400 W AC-Input Power Supply

The 1400 W AC-input power supply (PWR-1400-AC) can be installed in the Catalyst 6503 switch and Catalyst 6503-E switch chassis only. Due to form factor differences, the 1400 W AC-input power supply cannot be installed in any other Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis.

The 1400 W power supplies (see Figure A-7) do not connect directly to source AC but use power entry modules (PEMs), located on the front of the Catalyst 6503 and Catalyst 6503-E switch chassis, to connect the site power source to the power supply located in the back of the chassis.

The AC-input PEM (PEM-20A-AC+) (shown in Figure A-8) provides an input power connection on the front of the router chassis to connect the site power source to the power supply.

The PEMs have an illuminated power switch, current protection, surge and EMI suppression, and filtering functions.

Figure A-7 1400 W AC-Input Power Supply (PWR-1400-AC)

 

Figure A-8 1400 W AC-Input PEM (PEM-20A-AC+)

 

1400 W Power Supply Specifications

Table A-14 lists the specifications for the 1400 W AC-input power supply.

 

Table A-14 1400 W AC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

AC-input type

Autoranging input with power factor correction (PFC).

Note Power factor correction is a standard feature on all Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies. PFC reduces the reactive component in the source AC current allowing higher power factors (typically 99 percent or better) and lower harmonic current components.

AC-input voltage

  • Low-line (120 VAC nominal)—90 VAC (min) to 132 VAC (max)
  • High-line (230 VAC nominal)—170 VAC (min) to 264 VAC (max)

AC-input current

  • 16 A @ 120 VAC
  • 8 A @ 230 VAC

AC-input frequency

50/60 Hz (nominal) (±3 Hz for full range)

Branch circuit requirement

Each chassis power supply should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit:

  • For North America—20 A
  • For International—Circuits sized to local and national codes
  • All AC power supply inputs are fully isolated.

Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies in the same chassis, which means that PS1 can be operating from phase A and PS2 can be operating from phase B.

For high-line operation, the power supply operates with the hot conductor wired to a source AC phase and the neutral conductor wired either to ground or to another source AC phase as long as the net input voltage is in the range of 170 to 264 VAC.

Source AC can be out of phase between AC inputs on power supplies that are equipped with multiple AC inputs, which means that power cord 1 can be plugged into phase A and power cord 2 can be plugged into phase B.

Power supply output capacity

1400 W

Power supply output

  • 15 A @ +1.5 V
  • 2.5 A @ +3.3 V
  • 27.4 A @ +50 V

Output holdup time

20 ms minimum

kVA rating11

1.75 kVA

Heat dissipation

5976 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

7.8 lb (3.5 kg)

11.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-15 lists the 1400 W AC-input power supply LEDs and their meanings.

 

Table A-15 1400 W AC-Input Power Supply LEDs

LED
Meaning

INPUT OK

  • Green—Source AC voltage is OK. (Input voltage is 85 VAC or greater.)
  • Off—Source AC voltage falls below 70 VAC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

FAN OK

  • Green—Power supply fan is operating properly.
  • Off—Power supply fan failure is detected.

OUTPUT FAIL

  • Red—Problem with one or more of the DC-output voltages of the power supply is detected.
  • DC-output voltages within acceptable margins.

Note For proper operation of the OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.

1400 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Table A-16 lists the specifications for the AC power cords that are available for the 1400 W AC-input power supply. These power cords plug into the 1400 W PEM (PEM-20A-AC+); not directly into the power supply. The table includes references to power cord illustrations.


Note All 1400 W power supply power cords are 14 feet (4.3 meters) in length.



Note All 1400 W power supply power cords have an IEC60320/C19 appliance plug at one end.


 

Table A-16 1400 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Locale
Power Cord
Part Number
AC Source Plug Type
Cordset Rating
Power Cord Reference Illustration

Argentina

CAB-7513ACR=

CAB-IR2073-C19-AR=

IRAM 2073

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-31

Australia, New Zealand

CAB-7513ACA=

SAA AS 3112

15 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-32

People’s Republic of China

CAB-AC16A-CH=

GB16C

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-37

Continental Europe

CAB-7513ACE=

CAB-AC-2500W-EU=

CEE 7/7

CEE 7/7

16 A, 250 VAC

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-33

Figure A-41

International

CAB-AC-2500W-INT=

IEC 309

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-42

Israel

CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL=

SI16S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-34

Italy

CAB-7513ACI=

CEI 23-16/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-35

Japan, North America

CAB-7513AC=

CAB-AC-2500W-US1=

CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK=

NEMA 5-2012

NEMA 6-2013

NEMA L6-2014

20 A, 125 VAC

16 A, 250 VAC

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-36

Figure A-43

Figure A-44

South Africa

CAB-7513ACSA=

IEC 884-1

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-38

Switzerland

CAB-ACS-10=

SEV 1011

10 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-39

Switzerland

CAB-ACS-16=

SEV 5934-2 Type 23

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-45

United Kingdom

CAB-7513ACU=

BS 1363

13 A, 250 VAC15

Figure A-40

Power Distribution Unit (PDU)16

CAB-C19-CBN=

IEC 60320 C19
IEC 60320 C20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-47

12.For operation in Japan, ask your local electrical contractor to prepare the NEMA 5-20 power plug.

13.For operation in Japan, ask your local electrical contractor to prepare the NEMA 6-20 power plug.

14.For operation in Japan, ask your local electrical contractor to prepare the NEMA L6-20 power plug.

15.Plug contains a 13 A fuse.

16.The PDU power cable is designed for users who power their switch from a PDU. The end of the cable that plugs into the chassis power supply has a C19 connector; the other end of the cable that connects to the PDU has a C20 connector.

2500 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supplies

The 2500 W AC-input power supply (WS-CAC-2500W) and 2500 W DC-input power supply (WS-CDC-2500W) are supported in the following Catalyst 6500 series switches:

  • Catalyst 6506
  • Catalyst 6506-E
  • Catalyst 6509
  • Catalyst 6509-E
  • Catalyst 6509-NEB
  • Catalyst 6509-NEB-A
  • Catalyst 6509-V-E
  • Catalyst 6513
  • Catalyst 6513-E (DC-input power supply only)

The 2500 W power supplies, shown in Figure A-9 and Figure A-10, share the same form factor as the 1000 W, 1300 W, 3000 W, 4000 W, and 6000 W AC-input power supplies.


Note With a fully populated Catalyst 6513 switch, two 2500 W power supplies are not fully redundant. If you operate the 2500 W power supply at the low range input (100 to 120 VAC), it is not redundant in a fully populated Catalyst 6509, Catalyst 6509-E, Catalyst 6509-NEB, Catalyst 6509-NEB-A, or Catalyst 6509-V-E switch.



Note The 2500 W AC-input power supply needs 220 VAC to deliver 2500 W of power. When powered with 110 VAC, it delivers only 1300 W. In addition, the power supply needs 16 A, regardless of whether it is plugged into 110 VAC or 220 VAC.


Figure A-9 2500 W AC-Input Power Supply

 

Figure A-10 2500 W DC-input Power Supply

 

2500 W Power Supply Specifications

Table A-17 lists the specifications for the 2500 W AC-input and DC-input power supplies.

 

Table A-17 2500 W AC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

AC-input type

Autoranging input with power factor correction (PFC).

Note Power factor correction is a standard feature on all Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies. PFC reduces the reactive component in the source AC current allowing higher power factors (typically 99 percent or better) and lower harmonic current components.

AC-input voltage

  • Low-line (120 VAC nominal)—90 VAC (min) to 132 VAC (max)
  • High-line (230 VAC nominal)—170 VAC (min) to 264 VAC (max)

AC-input current

16 A maximum at 230 VAC at 2500 W output
16 A maximum at 120 VAC at 1300 W output

AC-input frequency

50/60 Hz (nominal) (±3% for full range)

Branch circuit requirement

Each chassis power supply should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit:

  • For North America—20 A
  • For International—Circuits sized to local and national codes
  • All AC power supply inputs are fully isolated.

Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies in the same chassis, which means that PS1 can be operating from phase A and PS2 can be operating from phase B.

For high-line operation, the power supply operates with the hot conductor wired to a source AC phase and the neutral conductor wired either to ground or to another source AC phase as long as the net input voltage is in the range of 170 to 264 VAC.

Source AC can be out of phase between AC inputs on power supplies that are equipped with multiple AC inputs, which means that power cord 1 can be plugged into phase A and power cord 2 can be plugged into phase B.

Power supply output capacity

  • 1300 W maximum (100–120 VAC)
  • 2500 W maximum (200–240 VAC)

Power supply output

  • 100/120 VAC operation

15.5 A @ +3.3 VDC

5 A @ +5 VDC

10 A @ +12 VDC

27.5 A @ +42 VDC

  • 200/240 VAC operation

15 A @ +3.3 VDC

5 A @ +5 VDC

10 A @ +12 VDC

55.5 A @ +42 VDC

Output holdup time

20 ms minimum

kVA rating17

3520 W (total input power) or 3.6 KVA (high-line operation)

Heat dissipation

10,939 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

17.0 lb (7.7 kg)

17.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-18 lists the specifications for the 2500 W DC-input power supply.

 

Table A-18 2500 W DC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

DC-input voltage

North America: –48 VDC (nominal) (–40.5 VDC to –56 VDC)

International: –60 VDC (nominal) (–55 VDC to –72 VDC)

DC-input current

  • 70 A @ –48 VDC
  • 55 A @ –60 VDC

Power supply output capacity

2500 W maximum (–48 to –60 VDC)

Power supply output

  • 15 A @ +3.3 VDC
  • 5 A @ +5 VDC
  • 10 A @ +12 VDC
  • 55.5 A @ +42 VDC

DC input terminal block

Accepts 2–14 AWG copper conductors. Actual size of the wire needed is determined by the installer or local electrician. Terminal block material rated at 150°C.

Output holdup time

  • 20 ms minimum (AC-input power supply)
  • 4 ms (DC-input power supply)

Heat dissipation

  • 10,939 BTU/hour (approx.) AC-input power supply
  • 11,377 BTU/hour (approx.) DC-input power supply

Weight

20.2 lb (9.2 kg)

Table A-19 lists the power supply LEDs and their meanings.

 

Table A-19 2500 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supply LEDs

LED
Meaning

INPUT OK

AC-input power supplies:

  • Green—Source AC voltage is OK. (Input voltage is 85 VAC or greater.)
  • Off—Source AC voltage falls below 70 VAC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

DC-input power supplies:

  • Green—Source DC voltage is OK. (Input voltage is –40.5 VDC or greater.)
  • Off—Source DC voltage falls below –33 VDC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

FAN OK

  • Green—Power supply fan is operating properly.
  • Off—Power supply fan failure is detected.

OUTPUT FAIL

  • Red—Problem with one or more of the DC-output voltages of the power supply.
  • Off—DC-output voltages within acceptable margins.

Note For proper operation of the OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.

2500 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Table A-20 lists the specifications for the AC power cords that are available for the 2500 W AC-input power supply. The table includes references to power cord illustrations.


Note All 2500 W power supply power cords are 14 feet (4.3 meters) in length.



Note All 2500 W power supply power cords have an IEC60320/C19 appliance connector at one end.


 

Table A-20 2500 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Locale
Power Cord
Part Number
AC Source Plug Type
Cordset Rating
Power Cord Reference Illustration

Argentina

CAB-7513ACR= or CAB-IR2073-C19-AR=

IRAM 2073

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-31

Australia, New Zealand

CAB-AC-16A-AUS=

AU20S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-46

People’s Republic of China

CAB-AC16A-CH=

GB16C

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-37

Continental Europe

CAB-AC-2500W-EU=

CEE 7/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-41

International

CAB-AC-2500W-INT=

IEC 309

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-42

Israel

CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL=

SI16S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-34

Japan, North America
200–240 VAC operation

CAB-AC-2500W-US1=

NEMA 6-20

(nonlocking plug)

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-43

Japan, North America
200–240 VAC operation

CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK=

NEMA L6-20

(locking plug)

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-44

Japan, North America
100–120 VAC operation18

CAB-7513AC=

NEMA 5-20

20 A, 125 VAC

Figure A-36

Power Distribution Unit (PDU)19

CAB-C19-CBN

IEC 60320 C19
IEC 60320 C20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-47

Switzerland

CAB-ACS-16=

SEV 5934-2 Type 23

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-45

18.The 2500 W power supply operating on 110 VAC delivers 1300 W.

19.The PDU power cable is designed for users who power their switch from a PDU. The end of the cable that plugs into the chassis power supply has a C19 connector; the other end of the cable that connects to the PDU has a C20 connector.

2700 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supplies

The 2700 W AC-input power supply (PWR-2700-AC/4) and 2700 W DC-input power supply (PWR-2700-DC/4) are supported only in the Catalyst 6504-E switch. See Figure A-11 for the 2700 W AC-input power supply and Figure A-12 for the 2700 W DC-input power supply.


Note The 2700 W AC-input power supply needs 220 VAC to deliver 2700 W of power. When powered with 110 VAC, it delivers only 1350 W. In addition, the power supply needs 16 A, regardless of whether it is plugged into 110 VAC or 220 VAC.


Figure A-11 2700 W AC-Input Power Supply

 

 

1

Power on/off switch (|/O)

4

Status LEDs

2

Power supply fan

5

AC In receptacle

3

Captive installation screw (4x)

 

 

Figure A-12 2700 W DC-Input Power Supply

 

 

1

Captive installation screw (4x)

7

Fixed cable guide, top half

2

Source DC terminal block

8

Detached cable guide, bottom half

3

Status LEDs

9

Tie-wrap (for source DC cables)

4

Terminal block cover

10

Fixed cable guide, bottom half

5

Detached cable guide, top half

11

Tie-wrap (for ground cable)

6

Ground terminal block

 

 

2700 W Power Supply Specifications

Table A-22 lists the specifications for the 2700 W AC-input power supply.

 

Table A-21 2700 W AC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

AC-input type

Autoranging input with power factor correction (PFC).

Note Power factor correction is a standard feature on all Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies. PFC reduces the reactive component in the source AC current allowing higher power factors (typically 99 percent or better) and lower harmonic current components.

AC-input voltage

  • Low-line (120 VAC nominal)—90 VAC (min) to 132 VAC (max)
  • High-line (230 VAC nominal)—170 VAC (min) to 264 VAC (max)

AC-input current

  • 16 A maximum at 230 VAC at 2700 W output
  • 16 A maximum at 120 VAC at 1350 W output

AC-input frequency

50/60 Hz (nominal) (±3% for full range)

Branch circuit requirement

Each chassis power supply should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit:

  • For North America—20 A
  • For International—Circuits sized to local and national codes
  • All AC power supply inputs are fully isolated.

Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies in the same chassis, which means that PS1 can be operating from phase A and PS2 can be operating from phase B.

For high-line operation, the power supply operates with the hot conductor wired to a source AC phase and the neutral conductor wired either to ground or to another source AC phase as long as the net input voltage is in the range of 170 to 264 VAC.

Source AC can be out of phase between AC inputs on power supplies that are equipped with multiple AC inputs, which means that power cord 1 can be plugged into phase A and power cord 2 can be plugged into phase B.

Power supply output capacity

  • 1350 W maximum (100–120 VAC)
  • 2700 W maximum (200–240 VAC)

Power supply output

  • 100/120 VAC operation

15 A @ +1.5 VDC

2.5 A @ +3.3 VDC

27.49 A @ +50 VDC

  • 200/240 VAC operation

15 A @ +1.5 VDC

2.5 A @ +3.3 VDC

55.61 A @ +50 VDC

Output holdup time

20 ms minimum

kVA rating20

3.4 KVA (high-line operation)

Heat dissipation

10,841 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

18.5 lb (8.4 kg)

20.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-22 lists the 2700 W DC-input power supply specifications.

 

Table A-22 2700 W DC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

DC-input voltage

  • –48 VDC @ 37 A for nominal –48 V battery backup system (operating range: –40.5 VDC to –56 VDC)
  • –60 VDC @ 29 A for nominal –60 V battery backup system (operating range: –55 VDC to –72 VDC)

DC-input current (per DC input)

  • 43 A @ –40.5 VDC
  • 37 A @ –48 VDC
  • 29 A @ –60 VDC

Note For multiple DC input power supplies, each DC input must be protected by a dedicated circuit breaker or a fuse. The circuit breaker or the fuse must be sized according to the power supply input power rating and any local or national electrical code requirements.

Power supply output capacity

  • 1350 W maximum (–48 to –60 VDC, with one DC input)
  • 2700 W maximum (–48 to –60 VDC, with two DC inputs)

Power supply output

  • One DC input operation (1350 W operation)

15 A @ +1.5 VDC

5 A @ +3.3 VDC

27.49 A @ +50 VDC

  • Two DC inputs operation (2700 W operation

15 A @ +1.5 VDC

5 A @ +3.3 VDC

55.61 A @ +50 VDC

DC input terminal block

Accepts 2–14 AWG copper conductors. Actual size of the wire needed is determined by the installer or local electrician. Terminal block material rated at 150°C.

Output holdup time

4 ms

kVA rating21

3.5 KW

Heat dissipation

11,968 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

21.0 lb (9.5 kg)

21.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-23 lists the power supply LEDs and their meanings.

 

Table A-23 2700 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supply LEDs

LED
Meaning

INPUT 1 OK

INPUT 2 OK (DC-input power supply only)

AC-input power supplies:

  • Green—Source AC voltage is OK. (Input voltage is 85 VAC or greater.)
  • Off—Source AC voltage falls below 70 VAC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

DC-input power supplies:

  • Green—Source DC is OK. (Input voltage is –40.5 VDC or greater.)
  • Off—Source DC voltage falls below –33 VDC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

FAN OK

  • Green—Power supply fan is operating properly.
  • Off—Power supply fan failure is detected.

OUTPUT FAIL

  • Red—Problem with one or more of the DC-output voltages of the power supply.
  • Off—DC-output voltages within acceptable margins.

Note For proper operation of the OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.

2700 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Table A-24 lists the specifications for the AC power cords that are available for the 2700 W AC-input power supply. The table includes references to power cord illustrations.


Note All 2700 W power supply power cords are 14 feet (4.3 meters) in length.



Note All 2700 W power supply power cords have an IEC60320/C19 appliance connector at one end.


 

Table A-24 2700 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Locale
Power Cord
Part Number
AC Source Plug Type
Cordset Rating
Power Cord Reference Illustration

Argentina

CAB-7513ACR= or CAB-IR2073-C19-AR=

IRAM 2073

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-31

Australia, New Zealand

CAB-AC-16A-AUS=

AU20S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-45

People’s Republic of China

CAB-AC16A-CH=

GB16C

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-37

Continental Europe

CAB-AC-2500W-EU=

CEE 7/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-41

International

CAB-AC-2500W-INT=

IEC 309

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-42

Israel

CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL=

SI16S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-34

Italy

CAB-7513ACI=

CEI 23-16/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-35

Japan, North America
200–240 VAC operation

CAB-AC-2500W-US1=

NEMA 6-20

(nonlocking plug)

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-43

Japan, North America
200–240 VAC operation

CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK=

NEMA L6-20

(locking plug)

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-44

Japan, North America
100–120 VAC operation

CAB-7513AC=

NEMA 5-20

20 A, 125 VAC

Figure A-36

Power Distribution Unit (PDU)22

CAB-C19-CBN=

IEC 60320 C19
IEC 60320 C20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-47

South Africa

CAB-7513ACSA=

IEC 884-1

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-38

Switzerland

CAB-ACS-16=

SEV 5934-2 Type 23

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-45

22.The PDU power cable is designed for users who power their switch from a PDU. The end of the cable that plugs into the chassis power supply has a C19 connector; the other end of the cable that connects to the PDU has a C20 connector.

3000 W AC-Input Power Supply

The 3000 W AC-input power supply (WS-CAC-3000W) is supported in the following Catalyst 6500 series switches:

  • Catalyst 6506
  • Catalyst 6506-E
  • Catalyst 6509
  • Catalyst 6509-E
  • Catalyst 6509-NEB
  • Catalyst 6509-NEB-A
  • Catalyst 6509-V-E
  • Catalyst 6513
  • Catalyst 6513-E

The 3000 W power supply (see Figure A-13) shares the same form factor as the 1000 W, 1300 W, 2500 W, 4000 W, and 6000 W AC-input power supplies.


Note The 3000 W AC-input power supply needs 220 VAC to deliver 3000 W of power. When operating with 110 VAC, it delivers only 1400 W. In addition, the power supply needs 16 A, regardless of whether it is plugged into 110 VAC or 220 VAC.


Figure A-13 3000 W AC-Input Power Supply

 

3000 W Power Supply Specifications

Table A-25 lists the specifications for the 3000 W AC-input power supply.

 

Table A-25 3000 W Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

AC-input type

Autoranging input with power factor correction (PFC).

Note Power factor correction is a standard feature on all Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies. PFC reduces the reactive component in the source AC current allowing higher power factors (typically 99 percent or better) and lower harmonic current components.

AC-input voltage

  • Low-line (120 VAC nominal)—90 VAC (min) to 132 VAC (max)
  • High-line (230 VAC nominal)—170 VAC (min) to 264 VAC (max)

AC-input current

  • 16 A @ 200 VAC (3000 W output)
  • 16 A @ 100 VAC (1400 W output)

AC-input frequency

50/60 Hz (nominal) (±3% for full range)

Branch circuit requirement

Each chassis power supply should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit:

  • For North America—20 A
  • For International—Circuits sized to local and national codes
  • All AC power supply inputs are fully isolated.

Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies in the same chassis, which means that PS1 can be operating from phase A and PS2 can be operating from phase B.

For high-line operation, the power supply operates with the hot conductor wired to a source AC phase and the neutral conductor wired either to ground or to another source AC phase as long as the net input voltage is in the range of 170 to 264 VAC.

Source AC can be out of phase between AC inputs on power supplies that are equipped with multiple AC inputs, which means that power cord 1 can be plugged into phase A and power cord 2 can be plugged into phase B.

Power supply output capacity

  • 1400 W maximum (100–120 VAC)
  • 3000 W maximum (200–240 VAC)

Power supply output

  • 100/120 VAC operation

25.0 A @ +3.3 V

5 A @ +5 V

12 A @ +12 V

27.89 A @ +42 V

  • 200/240 VAC operation

25.0 A @ +3.3 V

5 A @ +5 V

12 A @ +12 V

65.98 A @ +42 V

Front panel power
connector

A two-pin male Molex connector is located in the lower right corner of the power supply front panel. The connector provides 42 VDC at a maximum of 17 A. This connector provides power to the WS-6509-NEB-UPGRD kit fan assembly through a power harness also provided in the kit. A hinged protective flap secured by a captive screw covers the connector when it is not in use.

Output holdup time

20 ms minimum

kVA rating23

3520 W (total input power) or 3.6 KVA (high-line operation)

Heat dissipation

12,046 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

15.8 lb (7.2 kg)

23.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-26 lists the power supply LEDs and their meanings.

 

Table A-26 3000 W AC-Input Power Supply LEDs

LED
Meaning

INPUT OK

  • Green—Source AC voltage is OK. (Input voltage is 85 VAC or greater.)
  • Off—Source AC voltage falls below 70 VAC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

FAN OK

  • Green—Power supply fan is operating properly.
  • Off—Power supply fan failure is detected.

OUTPUT FAIL

  • Red—Problem with one or more of the DC-output voltages of the power supply.
  • Off—DC-output voltages within acceptable margins.

Note For proper operation of the OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.

42V OK

  • Green—42 VDC is present at the fan power connector.
  • Off—42 VDC is not present at the fan power connector.

3000 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Table A-27 lists the specifications for the AC power cords that are available for the 3000 W AC-input power supply. The table includes references to power cord illustrations.


Note All 3000 W power supply power cords are 14 feet (4.3 meters) in length.



Note All 3000 W power supply power cords have an IEC60320/C19 appliance connector at one end.


 

Table A-27 3000 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Locale
Power Cord
Part Number
AC Source Plug Type
Cordset Rating
Power Cord Reference Illustration

Argentina

CAB-7513ACR= or CAB-IR2073-C19-AR=

IRAM 2073

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-31

Australia, New Zealand

CAB-AC-16A-AUS=

AU20S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-46

People’s Republic of China

CAB-AC16A-CH=

GB16C

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-37

Continental Europe

CAB-AC-2500W-EU=

CEE 7/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-41

International

CAB-AC-2500W-INT=

IEC 309

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-42

Israel

CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL=

SI16S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-34

Italy

CAB-7513ACI=

CEI 23-16/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-35

Japan, North America (nonlocking plug)
200–240 VAC operation

CAB-AC-2500W-US1=

NEMA 6-20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-43

Japan, North America (locking plug)
200–240 VAC operation

CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK=

NEMA L6-20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-44

Japan, North America
100–120 VAC operation24

CAB-7513AC=

NEMA 5-20

20 A, 125 VAC

Figure A-36

Power Distribution Unit (PDU)25

CAB-C19-CBN=

IEC 60320 C19
IEC 60320 C20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-47

Switzerland

CAB-ACS-16=

SEV 5934-2 Type 23

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-45

24.The 3000 W power supply operating on 110 VAC delivers 1400 W.

25.The PDU power cable is designed for users who power their switch from a PDU. The end of the cable that plugs into the chassis power supply has a C19 connector; the other end of the cable that connects to the PDU has a C20 connector.

4000 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supplies

The 4000 W AC-input and DC-input power supplies, (WS-CAC-4000W-US, WS-CAC-4000W-INT, and PWR-4000-DC) are supported in the following Catalyst 6500 series switches:

  • Catalyst 6506
  • Catalyst 6506-E
  • Catalyst 6509
  • Catalyst 6509-E
  • Catalyst 6509-NEB
  • Catalyst 6509-NEB-A
  • Catalyst 6509-V-E
  • Catalyst 6513
  • Catalyst 6513-E

The 4000 W AC-input and DC-input power supplies, shown in Figure A-14 and Figure A-15, share the same form factor as the 1000 W, 1300 W, 2500 W, and 3000 W power supplies.

Figure A-14 4000 W AC-Input Power Supply

 

Figure A-15 4000 W DC-Input Power Supply

 

4000 W Power Supply Specifications

Table A-29 lists the specifications for the 4000 W AC-input power supply.

 

Table A-28 4000 W AC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

AC-input type

High-line input with power factor correction (PFC).

Note Power factor correction is a standard feature on all Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies. PFC reduces the reactive component in the source AC current allowing higher power factors (typically 99 percent or better) and lower harmonic current components.

AC-input voltage

High-line (230 VAC nominal)—170 VAC (min) to 264 VAC (max)

AC-input current

23 A

AC-input frequency

50/60 Hz (nominal) (±3% for full range)

Branch circuit requirement

Each chassis power supply should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit:

  • For North America—30 A
  • For International—Circuits should be sized according to local and national codes
  • All AC power supply inputs are fully isolated.

Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies in the same chassis, which means that PS1 can be operating from phase A and PS2 can be operating from phase B.

For high-line operation, the power supply operates with the hot conductor wired to a source AC phase and the neutral conductor wired either to ground or to another source AC phase as long as the net input voltage is in the range of 170 to 264 VAC.

Source AC can be out of phase between AC inputs on power supplies that are equipped with multiple AC inputs, which means that power cord 1 can be plugged into phase A and power cord 2 can be plugged into phase B.

Output capacity

4000 W maximum

Power supply output

  • 15 A @ +3.3 VDC
  • 5 A @ +5 VDC
  • 10 A @ +12 VDC
  • 90.36 A @ +42 VDC

Output holdup time

20 ms minimum

kVA rating26

5.4 kVA maximum

Heat dissipation

17,065 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

22.2 lb (10.1 kg)

26.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-29 list the specification for the 4000 W DC-input power supply.

 

Table A-29 4000 W DC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

DC-input voltage

  • –48 VDC @ 37 A for nominal –48 V battery backup system (operating range: –40.5 VDC to –56 VDC)
  • –60 VDC @ 29 A for nominal –60 V battery backup system (operating range: –55 VDC to –72 VDC)

Note The 4000 W DC-input power supply requires two source DC-inputs to be connected; it cannot operate with only one positive (+)/negative (-) source DC terminal pair installed.

DC-input current

40 A per each DC input (three inputs)

Note For multiple DC input power supplies, each DC input must be protected by a dedicated circuit breaker or a fuse. The circuit breaker or the fuse must be sized according to the power supply input power rating and any local or national electrical code requirements.

Power supply output capacity

  • 4000 W with three inputs active
  • 2700 W with two inputs active

Note The 4000 W power supply cannot operate with only one source DC-input connected.

Power supply output

  • 15 A @ + 3.3 VDC
  • 5 A @ + 5 VDC
  • 12 A @ +12 VDC
  • 90.63 A (three inputs) or 59.68 A (two inputs)
    @ +42 VDC

Note The 4000 W power supply cannot operate with only one source DC-input connected.

DC input terminal block

Accepts 4 AWG copper conductors. Actual size of the wire needed is determined by the installer or local electrician.

Output holdup time

8 ms

kVA rating27

5.4 kVA maximum

Heat dissipation

17,730 BTU/hour (approx.)

Weight

30.8 lb (14.0 kg)

27.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-30 lists the power supply LEDs and their meanings.

 

Table A-30 4000 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supplies LEDs

LED
Meaning

INPUT OK

AC-input power supplies:

  • Green—Source AC voltage is OK. (Input voltage is 85 VAC or greater.)
  • Off—Source AC voltage falls below 70 VAC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

DC-input power supplies:

  • Green—Source DC voltage is OK. (Input voltage is –40.5 VDC or greater.)
  • Off—Source DC voltage falls below –33 VDC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

FAN OK

  • Green—Power supply fan is operating properly.
  • Off—Power supply fan failure is detected.

OUTPUT FAIL

  • Red—Problem with one or more of the DC-output voltages of the power supply.
  • Off—DC-output voltages within acceptable margins.

Note For proper operation of the OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.

4000 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Table A-31 lists the specifications for the AC power cords that are available for the 4000 W AC-input power supply. Included in the table are references to illustrations of the power cords.


Note The AC power cords for the 4000 W AC-input power supply are hardwired directly to the power supply; they do not have an IEC 60320 C19 appliance plug and cannot be removed from the power supply.


 

Table A-31 4000 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Locale
Power Cord
Part Number 28
AC Source Plug Type
Cordset Rating
Power Cord Reference Illustration

International

WS-CAC-4000W-INT=

IEC 60309

32 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-48

North America, Japan

WS-CAC-4000W-US=

NEMA L6-3029

30 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-49

28.This is the part number for the power supply. The AC power cords are hardwired to the 4000 W power supplies.

29.For Japan, ask your local electrical contractor to prepare the NEMA L6-30 power plug.

6000 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supplies

Catalyst 6500 series switch support for the 6000 W AC-input (WS-CAC-6000W) and the 6000 W DC-input (PWR-6000-DC) power supplies along with any power supply output restrictions are listed in Table A-32 .

 

Table A-32 Chassis Support for the 6000 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supplies

Catalyst 6500 Series Chassis
6000 W AC-Input Power Supply Restriction
6000 W DC-Input Power Supply Restriction

Catalyst 6506

Output limited to 4000 W

Output limited to 4000 W

Catalyst 6506-E

No restrictions

No restrictions

Catalyst 6509

Output limited to 4000 W

Output limited to 4000 W

Catalyst 6509-E

No restrictions

No restrictions

Catalyst 6509-NEB

Output limited to 4000 W

Output limited to 4000 W

Catalyst 6509-NEB-A

Output limited to 4500 W

Output limited to 4500 W

Catalyst 6509-V-E

No restrictions

No restrictions

Catalyst 6513

No restrictions

No restrictions

Catalyst 6513-E

No restrictions

No restrictions

The 6000 W AC-input power supply, shown in Figure A-16, and the 6000 W DC-input power supply, shown in Figure A-17, share the same form factor as the 1000 W, 1300 W, 2500 W, 3000 W, and 4000 W power supplies.


Note Because of form-factor differences, the 6000 W AC-input and the 6000 W DC-input power supplies cannot be installed in the Catalyst 6503, Catalyst 6503-E, and Catalyst 6504-E switch chassis.


Figure A-16 6000 W AC-Input Power Supply

 

Figure A-17 6000 W DC-Input Power Supply

 

6000 W Power Supply Specifications

Table A-34 lists the specifications for the 6000 W AC-input power supply.

 

Table A-33 6000 W AC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

AC-input type

2 AC-inputs per power supply. High-line input with power factor correction (PFC) included.

Note Power factor correction is a standard feature on all Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies. PFC reduces the reactive component in the source AC current allowing higher power factors (typically 99 percent or better) and lower harmonic current components.

AC-input voltage

  • Low-line (120 VAC nominal)—90 VAC (min) to 132 VAC (max)
  • High-line (230 VAC nominal)—170 VAC (min) to 264 VAC (max)

AC-input current

16 A each input

AC-input frequency

50/60 Hz (nominal) (±3% for full range)

Branch circuit requirement

Each power supply input should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit:

  • For North America—20 A
  • For International—Circuits should be sized according to local and national codes
  • All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC.
  • All AC power supply inputs are fully isolated.

Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies in the same chassis, which means that PS1 can be operating from phase A and PS2 can be operating from phase B.

For high-line operation, the power supply operates with the hot conductor wired to a source AC phase and the neutral conductor wired either to ground or to another source AC phase as long as the net input voltage is in the range of 170 to 264 VAC.

Source AC can be out of phase between AC inputs on power supplies that are equipped with multiple AC inputs, which means that power cord 1 can be plugged into phase A and power cord 2 can be plugged into phase B.

Power supply output capacity

The 6000 W power supply can operate at either 2900 W or 6000 W depending on the number of AC power cords attached and the source AC voltage.

Note The 6000 W AC-input power supply is limited to 4000 W maximum output when it is installed in a Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, or Catalyst 6509-NEB switch chassis. The power supply is limited to 4500 W maximum output when it is installed in the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch chassis.

  • 2900 W maximum with the following source AC arrangements:

INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 both connected to low-line (120 VAC nominal)

INPUT 1 connected to high-line (230 VAC nominal); INPUT 2 not connected

INPUT 1 not connected; INPUT 2 connected to high-line (230 VAC nominal)

INPUT 1 connected to high-line (230 VAC nominal); INPUT 2 connected to low-line (120 VAC nominal)

INPUT 1 connected to low-line (120 VAC nominal); INPUT 2 connected to high-line (230 VAC nominal)

  • 6000 W maximum with the following source AC arrangements:

INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 both connected to high-line (230 VAC nominal)

Note The 6000 W power supply will not power up if you have only one power cord plugged into either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 and source AC is low-line (120 VAC nominal).

Power supply output capacity

  • 2900 W operation (one 220 VAC source or two 110 VAC sources)

25 A @ +3.3 VDC

12 A @ +12 VDC

63.6 A @ +42 VDC

  • 6000 W operation (two 220 VAC sources)

25 A @ +3.3 VDC

12 A @ +12 VDC

137.4 A @ +42 VDC

Output holdup time

20 ms minimum

kVA rating30

7.5 kVA

Heat dissipation

23,812 BTU/hour (approx.)

System power dissipation

7034 W

Weight

25.4 lb (11.5 kg)

30.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-34 list the specifications for the 6000 W DC-input power supply.

 

Table A-34 6000 W DC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

Input voltage

  • –48 VDC nominal @ 37 A in North America (operating range: –40.5 VDC to –56 VDC)
  • –60 VDC nominal @ 30 A for international (operating range: –55 VDC to –72 VDC)

Input current

40 A per DC input @ –48 VDC input voltage (total of 4 inputs)

Power supply output capacity

The 6000 W DC-input power supply can operate at either:

  • 2800 W—2 DC inputs active
  • 4500 W—3 DC inputs active
  • 6000 W—4 DC inputs active

Power supply output

The 6000 W DC-input power supply can operate at either 2800 W, 4500 W, or 6000 W depending on the number of source DC power cables attached.

Note The 6000 W DC-input power supply is limited to 4000 W maximum output when it is installed in a Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, or Catalyst 6509-NEB switch chassis. The power supply is limited to 4500 W maximum output when it is installed in the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch chassis.

  • 2800 W operation (two DC inputs)

25.0 A @ 3.3 VDC

12.0 A @ 12 VDC

61.2 A @ 42 VDC

  • 4500 W operation (three DC inputs)

25.0 A @ 3.3 VDC

12.0 A @ 12 VDC

101.9 A @ 42 VDC

  • 6000 W operation (four DC inputs)

25.0 A @ 3.3 VDC

12.0 A @ 12 VDC

137.4 A @ 42 VDC

DC input terminal block

  • Accepts 2-hole copper compression-type lugs.

Note The actual size of the wire needed is determined by the power engineer or local electrician in accordance with national or local electrical codes.

  • Terminal posts accept 1/4-inch-20 hex nuts.

Output holdup time

20 ms minimum

Weight

35 lbs (16 kg)

Table A-35 list the 6000 W AC-input and DC-input power supply LEDs and their meanings.

 

Table A-35 6000 W AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supply LEDs

LED
Meaning

INPUT OK 1, INPUT OK 2

(AC-input power supply only)

  • Green—Source voltage is OK. Input voltage is 85 VAC or greater.
  • Off—Source AC voltage falls below 70 VAC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

INPUT OK 1, INPUT OK 2, INPUT OK 3, and INPUT OK 4

(DC-input power supply only)

  • Green—Source DC voltage is greater than or equal to –40.5 VDC.
  • Off—Source DC voltage is less than or equal to –37.5 VDC.
  • Green, off, or flashing—Source DC voltage is between –37.5 and –40.5 VDC.

FAN OK

  • Green—Power supply fan is operating properly.
  • Off—Power supply fan failure is detected.

OUTPUT FAIL

  • Red—Problem with one or more of the DC-output voltages of the power supply.
  • Off—DC-output voltages within acceptable margins.

Note For proper operation of the OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.

6000 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Table A-36 lists the specifications for the AC power cords that are available for the 6000 W AC-input power supply. Included in the table are references to illustrations of the power cords.

 

Table A-36 6000 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Locale
Power Cord
Part Number
AC Source Plug Type
Cordset Rating
Power Cord Reference Illustration

Argentina

CAB-7513ACR= or CAB-IR2073-C19-AR=

IRAM 2073

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-31

Australia, New Zealand

CAB-AC-16A-AUS=

AU20S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-46

People’s Republic of China

CAB-AC16A-CH=

GB16C

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-37

Continental Europe

CAB-AC-2500W-EU=

CEE 7/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-41

International

CAB-AC-2500W-INT=

IEC 309

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-42

Israel

CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL=

SI16S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-34

Italy

CAB-7513ACI=

CEI 23-16/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-35

Japan, North America (nonlocking plug)
200–240 VAC operation

CAB-AC-2500W-US1=

NEMA 6-20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-43

Japan, North America (locking plug)
200–240 VAC operation

CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK=

NEMA L6-20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-44

Japan, North America
100–120 VAC operation31

CAB-7513AC=32

NEMA 5-20

16 A, 125 VAC

Figure A-36

Power Distribution Unit (PDU)33

CAB-C19-CBN=

IEC 60320 C19
IEC 60320 C20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-47

Switzerland

CAB-ACS-16=

SEV 5934-2 Type 23

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-45

31.The 6000 W power supply operating on two 110 VAC inputs delivers 2900 W.

32.When operating with 100–120 VAC, you must use two AC power cords and the power supply output is limited to 2900 W.

33.The PDU power cable is designed for users who power their switch from a PDU. The end of the cable that plugs into the chassis power supply has a C19 connector; the other end of the cable that connects to the PDU has a C20 connector.

8700 W AC-Input Power Supply

Catalyst 6500 series switch support for the 8700 W AC-input (WS-CAC-8700W-E) power supply along with any power supply output restrictions are listed in Table A-37 .

 

Table A-37 Chassis Support for the 8700 W Power Supply

Catalyst 6500 Series Chassis
8700 W Power Supply Restriction

Catalyst 6506

Output limited to 4000 W

Catalyst 6506-E

No restrictions

Catalyst 6509

Output limited to 4000 W

Catalyst 6509-E

No restrictions

Catalyst 6509-NEB

Output limited to 4000 W

Catalyst 6509-NEB-A

Output limited to 4500 W

Catalyst 6509-V-E

No restrictions

Catalyst 6513

Output is limited to 6000 W

Catalyst 6513-E

No restrictions

The 8700 W AC-input power supply, shown in Figure A-18, shares a similar, but not identical, form-factor as the 1000 W, 1300 W, 2500 W, 3000 W, 4000 W, and 6000 W power supplies.


Note Because of the form-factor difference, when you install an 8700 W power supply in a Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, or Catalyst 6509-NEB chassis you must relocate the system ground connection from the chassis ground pad connection to the two system ground studs located on the 8700 W power supply faceplate. Installing an 8700 W power supply in the other Catalyst 6500 series chassis does not require that you move the chassis system ground connection to the power supply.


The 8700 W power supply cannot be installed in the Catalyst 6503, Catalyst 6503-E, and Catalyst 6504-E switch chassis.

Figure A-18 8700 W AC-Input Power Supply

 

8700 W Power Supply Specifications

Table A-38 lists the specifications for the 8700 W AC-input power supply.

 

Table A-38 8700 W AC-Input Power Supply Specifications

Specification
Description

AC-input type

3 AC-inputs per power supply. High-line input with power factor correction (PFC) included.

Note Power factor correction is a standard feature on all Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies. PFC reduces the reactive component in the source AC current allowing higher power factors (typically 99 percent or better) and lower harmonic current components.

AC-input voltage

(One-phase)

  • Low-line (120 VAC nominal)—90 VAC (min) to 132 VAC (max)
  • High-line (230 VAC nominal)—170 VAC (min) to 264 VAC (max)

AC-input current

16 A each input

AC-input frequency

50/60 Hz (nominal) (±3% for full range)

Branch circuit requirement

Each power supply input should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit:

  • For North America—20 A
  • For International—Circuits should be sized according to local and national codes
  • All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC.
  • All AC power supply inputs are fully isolated. This means that source AC can be out of phase between multiple AC inputs on the same power supply or different AC power supplies that are installed in the same chassis. For the 8700 W power supply, this means that power cord 1 can be plugged into phases A-B, power cord 2 can be plugged into phases B-C, and power cord 3 can be plugged into phases C-A, A-B, or B-C.

Power supply output capacity

The power supply output capacity is dependent on the number of AC power cords (1, 2, or 3) attached and the source AC voltage (110 VAC [low-line] or 220 VAC [high-line]) applied to the power supply inputs.

The 8700 W AC-input power supply is limited to reduced wattage ratings when it is installed in the following Catalyst 6500 series chassis:

  • 4000 W maximum output when it is installed in a Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, or Catalyst 6509-NEB switch chassis.
  • 4500 W maximum output when it is installed in the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch chassis.
  • 6000 W maximum output when it is installed in the Catalyst 6513 switch chassis.

Note The power supply will not power up if you attach only one power cord and the power cord is connected to low-line (110 VAC nominal) source AC.

2800 W operation

2800 W maximum with the following combinations of power cords and source AC voltage applied to the power supply inputs:

  • Two AC inputs are connected to low-line (110 VAC nominal); the third AC input is not connected.
  • One AC input is connected to low-line (110 VAC nominal); one AC input is connected to high-line (220 VAC nominal); the third AC input is not connected.
  • One AC input is connected to high-line (220 VAC nominal); two AC inputs are not connected.

4200 W operation

4200 W maximum with the following combinations of power cords and source AC voltage applied to the power supply inputs:

  • All three AC inputs are connected to low-line (110 VAC nominal).
  • Two AC inputs are connected to low-line (110 VAC nominal); one AC input is connected to high-line (220 VAC nominal).

5800 W operation

5800 W maximum with the following combinations of power cords and source AC voltage applied to the power supply inputs:

  • Two AC inputs are connected to high-line (220 VAC nominal); the third AC input is connected to low-line (110 VAC nominal).
  • Two AC inputs are connected to high-line (220 VAC nominal); the third AC input is not connected.

8700 W operation

8700 W maximum with the following combinations of power cords and source AC voltage applied to the power supply inputs:

  • All three AC inputs are connected to high-line (220 VAC nominal).

Power supply output

  • 2800 W operation

25.0 A @ +3.3 VDC

12.0 A @ +12 VDC

61.29 A @ +42 VDC

  • 4200 W operation

25.0 A @ +3.3 VDC

12.0 A @ +12 VDC

94.62 A @ +42 VDC

  • 5800 W operation

25.0 A @ +3.3 VDC

12.0 A @ +12 VDC

132.71 A @ +42 VDC

  • 8700 W operation

25.0 A @ +3.3 VDC

12.0 A @ +12 VDC

201.75 A @ +42 VDC

Output holdup time

20 ms minimum

kVA rating34

10.4 kVA

Heat dissipation

  • 11,200 BTU/hour @ 2800 W
  • 16,800 BTU/hour @ 4200 W
  • 23,200 BTU/hour @ 5800 W
  • 34,800 BTU/hour @ 8700 W

System power dissipation

10,360 W

Weight

39.7 lb (18 kg)

34.The kVA rating listed for the power supply should be used as the sizing criteria for both UPS outputs as well as standard circuits and transformers to power a switch.

Table A-39 lists the power supply LEDs and their meanings.

 

Table A-39 8700 W AC-Input Power Supply LEDs

LED
Meaning

INPUT OK 1, INPUT OK 2, and
INPUT OK 3

  • Green—Source voltage is OK. (Input voltage is 85 VAC or greater.)
  • Off—Source AC voltage falls below 70 VAC, is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

220VAC 1, 2, and 3

  • Green—High-line AC is present on the respective AC inputs. (Input voltage is 170 VAC or higher.)
  • Off—Source AC voltage falls below 170 VAC (running at low-line voltage), is not present, or the power supply is turned off.

FAN OK

  • Green—Power supply fan is operating properly.
  • Off—Power supply fan failure is detected.

OUTPUT FAIL

  • Red—One or more of the power supply DC-output voltages is out of the normal operating range:

For +3.3 VDC output: 2.7–3.0 VDC (min); 3.6–3.8 VDC (max)

For +12 VDC output: 10.5–11.5 VDC (min); 12.6–13.0 VDC (max)

For +42 VDC output: 38.0–40.0 VDC (min); 45.0–52.0 VDC (max)

  • Off—All DC-output voltages are within normal operating ranges.

Note For proper operation of the OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.

Remote Power Cycling Feature

The 8700 W power supply is equipped with a remote power cycling feature that allows you to remotely turn on or turn off the power supply through an external relay controller box. Figure A-19 shows a typical remote power on/off setup. A three-position terminal block and a switch, located on the lower right quadrant of the power supply faceplate (see Figure A-18), provide the interface to the external relay controller box.

Figure A-19 Remote Power On/Off Feature Components

 

Terminal Block

The terminal block has three contacts labeled 1, 2, and 3. Two control wires from an external relay controller box attach to either positions 1 and 2 or positions 2 and 3. Positions 1 and 2 are used when the relay controller box contains a normally-open (NO) type of relay. Positions 2 and 3 are used when the relay controller box contains a normally-closed (NC) type of relay.

Relay Controller Box Switch

The relay controller box switch, located next to the terminal block, allows you to match the power supply power control signal’s active state with the type of relay contained in the external relay controller box (either a normally-open type of relay or a normally-closed type of relay).

Ferrite Bead

A plastic bag containing one ferrite bead and two 4-inch plastic ties is included with the 8700 W power supply AC power cords. The ferrite bead is a passive device that limits high-frequency interference on interface and control cables, and is only required when you install the remote power-cycling feature that is supported by the 8700 Watt power supply. The ferrite bead is installed on the two control wires that come from the relay controller box to the terminal block on the 8700 W power supply. The ferrite bead should be installed as close as possible to the power supply terminal block for the bead to be effective. You do not need the ferrite bead for 8700 Watt power supply installations that do not include the remote power-cycling feature. If you need to install the ferrite bead, refer to Installing the Ferrite Bead.

Remote Power-Cycling Operation

This feature allows you to remotely power cycle the Catalyst 6500 series switch using any appropriate third-party relay controller. This eliminates the need for you to have access to the supervisor engine console or CLI to control power cycling. Table A-40 lists the relay controller box relay type, the corresponding power supply terminal block positions, and a description of the power-cycling operation.

 

Table A-40 8700 W Power Supply Relay Controller Switch Settings and Operation

External Relay Controller Box Relay Type
Power Supply Relay Controller Switch Setting
Power Supply Terminal Block Positions Used
Remote Power-Cycling Operation

Normally open (NO) relay.

NO RELAY
(DEFAULT)

Control wires from the external relay controller box attach to terminal block positions 1 and 2.

  • Power supply cycled from on to off—The power supply is powered off by energizing the relay (relay contacts go from open to closed) for more than 30 seconds.
  • Power supply cycled from off to on—The power supply is powered on by deenergizing the relay (relay contacts go from closed to open) for more than 10 seconds.

Normally closed (NC) relay.

NC RELAY

Control wires from the external relay controller box attach to terminal block positions 2 and 3.

  • Power supply cycles from on to off—The power supply is powered off by energizing the relay (relay contacts go from closed to open) for more than 30 seconds.
  • Power supply cycles from off to on— The power supply is powered on by deenergizing the relay (relay contacts go from open to closed) for more than 10 seconds.

No relay attached. Remote power-cycling feature not installed.

NO RELAY
(DEFAULT)

8700 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Table A-41 lists the specifications for the AC power cords that are available for the 8700 W AC-input power supply. Included in the table are references to illustrations of the power cords.

 

Table A-41 8700 W Power Supply AC Power Cords

Locale
Power Cord
Part Number
AC Source Plug Type
Cordset Rating
Power Cord Reference Illustration

Argentina

CAB-7513ACR= or CAB-IR2073-C19-AR=

IRAM 2073

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-31

Australia, New Zealand

CAB-AC-16A-AUS=

AU20S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-46

People’s Republic of China

CAB-AC16A-CH=

GB16C

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-37

Continental Europe

CAB-AC-2500W-EU=

CEE 7/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-41

International

CAB-AC-2500W-INT=

IEC 309

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-42

Israel

CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL=

SI16S3

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-34

Italy

CAB-7513ACI=

CEI 23-16/7

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-35

Japan, North America (nonlocking plug)
200–240 VAC operation

CAB-AC-2500W-US1=

NEMA 6-20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-43

Japan, North America (locking plug)
200–240 VAC operation

CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK=

NEMA L6-20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-44

Japan, North America
100–120 VAC operation

CAB-7513AC=35

NEMA 5-20

16 A, 125 VAC

Figure A-36

Power Distribution Unit (PDU36

CAB-C19-CBN=

IEC 60320 C19
IEC 60320 C20

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-47

Switzerland

CAB-ACS-16=

SEV 5934-2 Type 23

16 A, 250 VAC

Figure A-45

35.When operating with 100–120 VAC, you must use two or three AC power cords and the power supply output is limited to either 2800 W (2 inputs) or 4200 W (3 inputs).

36.The PDU power cable is designed for users who power their switch from a PDU. The end of the cable that plugs into the chassis power supply has a C19 connector; the other end of the cable that connects to the PDU has a C20 connector.

AC Power Cord Illustrations

This section contains the AC power cord illustrations (see Figures A-19 through A-48). An AC power cord may be used with several power supplies. See the power supply specifications tables for the AC power cord illustrations that are applicable for your power supply.

Figure A-20 CAB-AC10A-90L-AU= (Australia and New Zealand)

 

Figure A-21 CAB-AC10A-90L-EU= (Continental Europe)

 

Figure A-22 CAB-AC10A-90L-IT= (Italy)

 

Figure A-23 CAB-AC15A-90L-US= (Japan and United States)

 

Figure A-24 CAB-AC10A-90L-UK= (United Kingdom)

 

Figure A-25 CAB-7KACR= (Argentina)

 

Figure A-26 CAB-7KACA= (Australia and New Zealand)

 

Figure A-27 CAB-7KACE= (Continental Europe)

 

Figure A-28 CAB-7KACI= (Italy)

 

Figure A-29 CAB-7KAC-15= (Japan and United States)

 

Figure A-30 CAB-7KACU= (United Kingdom)

 

Figure A-31 CAB-7513ACR= and CAB-IR2073-C19-AR= (Argentina)

 

Figure A-32 CAB-7513ACA= (Australia and New Zealand)

 

Figure A-33 CAB-7513ACE= (Continental Europe)

 

Figure A-34 CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL (Israel)

 

Figure A-35 CAB-7513ACI= (Italy)

 

Figure A-36 CAB-7513AC= (Japan and United States)

 

Figure A-37 CAB-AC16A-CH= (People’s Republic of China)

 

Figure A-38 CAB-7513ACSA= (South Africa)

 

Figure A-39 CAB-ACS-10= (Switzerland)

 

Figure A-40 CAB-7513ACU (United Kingdom)

 

Figure A-41 CAB-AC-2500W-EU (Continental Europe)

 

Figure A-42 CAB-AC-2500W-INT= (International)

 

Figure A-43 CAB-AC-2500W-US1= (Japan and United States)

 

Figure A-44 CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK= (Japan and United States)

 

Figure A-45 CAB-ACS-16= (Switzerland)

 

Figure A-46 CAB-AC-16A-AUS= (Australia and New Zealand)

 

Figure A-47 CAB-C19-CBN= (PDU)

 

Figure A-48 WS-CAC-4000W-INT= (International)

 

Figure A-49 WS-CAC-4000W-US= (United States)

 

Power Supply Redundancy

Catalyst 6500 series switching modules have different power requirements. Depending upon the wattage of the power supply, certain switch configurations might require more power than a single power supply can provide.

The Catalyst 6500 series switches can use two power supplies to function in either combined or redundant mode. The following table explains the differences between the two modes.

 

Table A-42 Power supply modes

Redundant mode
Combined mode

Each power supply operates at ~50% of its capacity

Each power supply provides up to 83% of its capacity

Neither of the power supplies operates at greater than 60% or less than 40% of its capacity

The total system power available is 167% of the capacity of a single supply

If one power supply fails, the second power supply can power the system on its own

If one power supply fails, the other power supply may not be able to power the system on its own and will shut down the devices or line cards

This is the default and the recommended configuration for the power supplies

This is not the recommended mode for production

 

Although the power management feature allows you to supply power to all installed modules with two power supplies, redundancy is not supported in this configuration. Redundant and combined power configurations are summarized in Table A-43 . The effects of changing the power supply configurations are summarized in Table A-44 .


Note For proper load-sharing operation in a redundant power supply configuration, you must install two modules in the chassis. If you fail to install two modules, you might receive spurious OUTPUT FAIL indications on the power supply.



Note In systems that have two different sized power supplies installed, you may not have true redundancy. If the larger wattage power supply fails, the smaller wattage power supply might not be able to handle the entire load by itself.


 

Table A-43 Power Supply Redundancy

If you have two power supplies of
and redundancy is
Then

Equal wattage

Enabled

The total power drawn from both supplies is never greater than the capability of one supply. If one supply malfunctions, the other supply can take over the entire system load. Each power supply provides approximately half of the required power to the system. Load sharing and redundancy are enabled automatically; no software configuration is required.

Unequal wattage

Enabled

Both power supplies initially come online. If the difference between the two power supply’s output wattage is less than 10 percent of the higher output wattage power supply, redundancy is enabled. If the difference is greater than 10 percent, the lesser wattage power supply is disabled.

For Cisco IOS, both power supplies come on. The total available wattage is the output wattage of the higher wattage power supply.

Equal or unequal wattage

Disabled

The total power available to the system is approximately 167 percent of the lower-wattage power supply. The system powers up as many modules as the combined capacity allows. If the higher-wattage power supply fails, the lower-wattage supply might also shut down due to overcurrent protection to prevent damage to the lower-wattage power supply.

 

Table A-44 Effects of Power Supply Configuration Changes

Configuration Change
Effect

Redundant to combined

  • System log and syslog messages are generated.
  • System power is increased to approximately 167 percent of the lower-wattage power supply.
  • The modules marked as power-deny in the show module Status field are powered up if there is sufficient power.

Combined to redundant

  • System log and syslog messages are generated.
  • System power is the power capability of the higher-wattage supply.
  • If there is not enough power for all previously powered-up modules, some modules are powered down and marked as power-deny in the show module Status field.

Equal wattage power supply is inserted with redundancy enabled

  • System log and syslog messages are generated.
  • System power equals the power capability of one supply. (Both supplies provide approximately one half of the total current.)
  • No change in the module status because the power capability is unchanged.

Equal wattage power supply is inserted with redundancy disabled

  • System log and syslog messages are generated.
  • System power is the combined power capability of both supplies.
  • The modules marked as power-deny in the show module Status field are brought up if there is sufficient power.

Higher or lower wattage power supply is inserted with redundancy enabled

  • System log and syslog messages are generated.
  • If the system power used is more than 83% of the higher wattage power supply capacity, the lower wattage power supply shuts down. The system will operate in redundant mode, with only higher wattage power supply.
  • If the system power used is less than 83% of the higher wattage power supply capacity, the lower wattage power supply comes online. The system will operate in non-redundant combined mode, with both the power supplies.

Higher or lower wattage power supply is inserted with redundancy disabled

  • System log and syslog messages are generated.
  • System power is increased to the combined power capability of both supplies.
  • The modules marked as power-deny in the show module Status field are brought up if there is sufficient power.

Power supply is removed with redundancy enabled

  • System log and syslog messages are generated.
  • If the power supplies are of equal wattage, there is no change in the module status because the power capability is unchanged.

If the power supplies are of unequal wattage and the lower-wattage supply is removed, there is no change in the module status.

If the power supplies are of unequal wattage and the higher-wattage supply is removed, the lower-wattage power supply must be turned on manually. (The system had previously turned off the lower-wattage power supply.)

Power supply is removed with redundancy disabled

  • System log and syslog messages are generated.
  • System power is decreased to the power capability of one supply.
  • If there is not enough power for all previously powered-up modules, some modules are powered down and marked as power-deny in the show module Status field.

System is booted with power supplies of different wattage installed and redundancy enabled

  • System log and syslog messages are generated.
  • If the system power used is more than 83% of the higher wattage power supply capacity, the lower wattage power supply shuts down. The system will operate in redundant mode, with only higher wattage power supply.
  • If the system power used is less than 83% of the higher wattage power supply capacity, the lower wattage power supply comes online. The system will operate in non-redundant combined mode, with both the power supplies.

System is booted with power supplies of equal or different wattage installed and redundancy disabled

  • System log and syslog messages are generated.
  • System power equals the combined power capability of both supplies.
  • The system powers up as many modules as the combined capacity allows.

When running redundant 4000 W, 6000 W, or 8700 W power supplies in Catalyst 6506 and Catalyst 6509 non-E series systems, if you remove the power supply in bay 1, the total system power will be reduced to 2940 W (70 A at 42 VDC) after 180 seconds (3 minutes). You can avoid this reduction in the total system power by leaving the power supply in bay 1, even in a powered down state.

If the total system power usage is greater than 2940 W, the following scenario will apply if a 4000 W, 6000 W, or a 8700 W power supply is removed from bay 1 (these scenarios are specific to only these three power supplies running in redundant mode in either the Catalyst 6506 or Catalyst 6509 non-E series systems).

  • If the power supplies in bay 1 and bay 2 are running in redundant mode, the total system power will be 4000 W.
  • If power supply 1 is running and you power off or remove power supply 2, the total system power will be 4000 W. The system will issue a normal power supply 2 down/remove indication warning.
  • If you power down power supply 1 while power supply 2 is operating, the system will issue a normal power supply 1 down indication warning with another warning asking the user not to remove power supply 1. If power supply 1 is left in the system, even if it is powered off, the total system power will be 4000 W.
  • If you remove power supply 1 from the system, a major alarm will be issued to warn that the total system power will be reduced to 2940 W and that any modules or PoE devices that cause the system to exceed 2940 W will power down in 180 seconds (3 minutes). If you insert a replacement power supply 1 in the 180-second timeframe, no action will be taken.


 


Note In systems that are equipped with two power supplies, if one power supply fails and the other power supply cannot fully power all of the installed modules, system power management will shut down devices in the following order:

  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices— The system will power down PoE devices in descending order, starting with the highest numbered port on the module in the highest numbered slot.
  • Modules—If additional power savings are needed, the system will power down modules in descending order, starting with the highest numbered slot. Slots containing supervisor engines or Switch Fabric Modules are bypassed and are not powered down.

This shut down order is fixed and cannot be changed.


 

You can change the configuration of the power supplies to redundant or combined at any time. If you switch from a redundant to a combined configuration, both power supplies are enabled (even a power supply that was disabled because it was of a lower wattage than the other power supply). If you change from a combined to a redundant configuration, both power supplies are initially enabled, and if they are of the same wattage, they remain enabled. If they are of different wattage, a syslog message displays and the lower wattage supply is disabled.

For additional information about the power management feature and individual module power consumption, refer to your software configuration guide.