Cisco PWR-C1-715WAC-P Full Official Product Description
1. Part Number & Naming Definition
Official Full Name
Cisco 715-Watt Hot-Swappable 80 PLUS Platinum AC Power Supply Module (Config 1 Form Factor)
SKU:PWR-C1-715WAC-P
Naming Breakdown
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PWR: Modular power supply unit
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C1: Config 1 unified form factor standard for Catalyst 3850 / Catalyst 9300 switch chassis
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715W: Maximum rated DC output power of 715 Watts
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AC: Universal alternating current mains input
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P: 80 PLUS Platinum high-efficiency certification
Critical Distinction: Mechanically and pin-compatible with standard-efficiency PWR-C1-715WAC. This platinum variant reduces power consumption and heat generation. Distinguish from secondary commercial variant PWR-C1-715WAC-P/2.
Core Architecture
The PWR-C1-715WAC-P is a hot‑swappable AC‑DC switching power module fitted with integrated temperature-controlled variable-speed cooling fan. It converts universal AC input to regulated -56 VDC output to power switch mainboard, internal fan assemblies and medium-to-heavy PoE loads. It supports parallel 1+1 redundant deployment and automatic load sharing within compatible switch chassis. Embedded protection circuits provide overvoltage (OVP), overcurrent (OCP), overtemperature (OTP) and short‑circuit auto‑recovery protection.
Deployment Guidance: This 715W power module delivers sufficient power budget for switches running IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) endpoints including IP phones, wireless access points and IP surveillance cameras. Platinum efficiency lowers operating power draw and thermal stress compared to standard efficiency power supplies.
Core Product Positioning
The Cisco PWR-C1-715WAC-P is a field-replaceable high-efficiency hot‑swappable AC power supply designed for Catalyst enterprise access switches with medium to heavy PoE power requirements. Suitable as primary or redundant power source for PoE-enabled switch deployments. Dual PSU installation eliminates single point of failure and enables live power module replacement without switch shutdown. Optimized for energy-conscious enterprise campus access networks, medium-density PoE LAN environments and branch office switching infrastructures built on Catalyst 3850 and Catalyst 9300 fixed-form-factor switches.
2. Hardware & Software Compatibility
Supported Host Platforms
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Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series fixed-port switches (all PoE and non-PoE variants)
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Cisco Catalyst 9300 modular switches (all PoE+ and non-PoE models)
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Cisco Catalyst 9300X modular switches
Unsupported Platforms
C9200 / C9200L, C9300L, Catalyst 3650, Catalyst 9400/9500, ISR routers, ASA firewalls and all non‑C1‑config chassis.
3. Electrical & Physical Specifications
Electrical Ratings
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Input Voltage: 100–240 VAC autoranging, 50/60 Hz
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Input Current: 10 A @100 VAC / 5 A @240 VAC
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Input Connector: IEC 60320 C16
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DC Output: -56 VDC, maximum 12.8 A (715 W)
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Minimum Hold-up Time: ≥16.7 ms @100 VAC input
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Efficiency: 80 PLUS Platinum certified
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Cooling: Integrated temperature-controlled variable speed fan
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Protection: OVP, OCP, OTP, short-circuit automatic recovery
Physical Specifications
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Dimensions (H × W × D): 40.1 × 82.6 × 309.9 mm (1.58 × 3.25 × 12.20 inch)
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Approximate Unit Weight: 1.2 kg
Environmental Specifications
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Operating Temperature: -5 °C ~ +45 °C
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Storage Temperature: -40 °C ~ +70 °C
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Operating Humidity: 5% – 95% non‑condensing
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Maximum Operating Altitude: 3048 m (10,000 ft)
4. Supported Functional Capabilities
Power System Functions
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Online Insertion and Removal (OIR) hot-swap capability
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Parallel 1+1 redundant power mode and dynamic load sharing
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Real-time PSU health monitoring via IOS-XE CLI, SNMP and Cisco DNA Center
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Dynamic fan speed adjustment based on internal ambient temperature
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Fault alert reporting for overheating, power loss and hardware faults
Platform Feature Compatibility
Supports StackPower power pooling function when installed within stacked Catalyst 3850 / C9300 switch systems. Fully compatible with all native Layer 2 / Layer 3 switching functions of supported host platforms.
5. Typical Deployment Scenarios
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Primary or redundant power supply for PoE/PoE+ Catalyst 3850 / C9300 access switches
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Green IT enterprise deployments requiring platinum high efficiency to reduce electricity expenditure
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Enterprise access networks deploying multiple PoE wireless APs, IP phones and IP cameras
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Medium-scale campus and branch office switching requiring flexible PoE power budgeting
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Network environments requiring zero-downtime hot replacement of power modules
6. Regulatory & Compliance Certifications
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Safety: UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1
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EMC: CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A
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Environmental: RoHS compliant
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Efficiency: 80 PLUS Platinum certified
7. Standard Factory Package Contents
1 × Cisco PWR-C1-715WAC-P power supply module
Hardware installation documentation
AC power cord sold separately; select regional C16 power cables as required.
Model Comparison Reference
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PWR-C1-715WAC-P: 715W 80 PLUS Platinum AC PSU, Config 1 base model
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PWR-C1-715WAC-P/2: Secondary commercial platinum variant, electrically interchangeable
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PWR-C1-715WAC / PWR-C1-715WAC/2: Standard efficiency non-platinum 715W AC power supplies
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PWR-C1-350WAC / PWR-C1-350WAC-P: 350W lower-capacity Config 1 power modules
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PWR-C1-1100WAC-P: 1100W Platinum AC PSU for high-density UPOE deployments
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PWR-C1-715WDC: 715 Watt -48VDC DC-input power supply
UNSPSC Classification Code
43211702 – Network equipment internal power supply module
Hardware Warranty
Genuine Cisco original hardware carries Cisco standard one-year hardware warranty. Refurbished units follow respective supplier warranty terms.
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