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Core Functionality of CS-T10-TS-L-K9=
The CS-T10-TS-L-K9= is an enhanced thermal and signal integrity kit for Cisco Catalyst 9400/9500 series switches operating in extended-reach environments. Designed for industrial campuses and metro-E deployments, it combines active cooling redundancy with signal boosters to maintain 10GBase-T performance over 150-meter copper runs while preventing thermal throttling in ambient temperatures up to 55°C.
Key Technical Advancements
- Dual-Mode Cooling System: Hybrid liquid-air cooling modules automatically switch between convection and pumped refrigerant modes at 45°C threshold, reducing energy consumption by 27% vs. traditional fans.
- Extended Reach PHY: Integrated DSX-95 signal enhancers compensate for insertion loss on Cat6a cables beyond 100m, achieving BER <10^-12 at 150m.
- Modular Power Design: Hot-swappable 650W AC/DC power shelves support N+N redundancy in 2RU form factor.
- Compliance: Meets ANSI/TIA-568.2-D for extended cable runs and IEC 61850-3 for substation deployments.
Addressing Three Critical Operational Pain Points
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Signal Degradation Over Distance
The kit’s adaptive equalization algorithm dynamically adjusts TX pre-emphasis and RX CTLE settings, maintaining 3.2µV minimum eye opening at 150m – 40% improvement over standard PHYs. -
Thermal Runaway Prevention
A predictive load scheduler redistributes traffic across stacked switches 20 seconds before ASICs reach 85°C, maintaining throughput during summer peak loads. -
Mixed Media Compatibility
Simultaneously supports 10GBase-T, 5GBase-T, and legacy 1GBase-T connections without cross-talk interference – critical for phased infrastructure upgrades.
Performance Comparison: CS-T10-TS-L-K9= vs. Standard Catalyst Thermal Kits
| Metric | CS-T10-TS-L-K9= | Catalyst 9500 Base Model |
|---|---|---|
| Max Operating Temp | 55°C | 45°C |
| Copper Reach | 150m @ 10GBase-T | 100m @ 10GBase-T |
| Cooling Redundancy | N+2 with mode switching | N+1 |
| Power Efficiency | 7.8W per 10G port | 9.1W per 10G port |
Deployment Recommendations
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Cabling Infrastructure
- Use Cat6a shielded cables with 23AWG conductors for runs >100m
- Implement periodic TDR testing to detect impedance mismatches
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Rack Configuration
- Maintain 1RU vertical spacing between switches for airflow
- Deploy horizontal exhaust racks for deployments exceeding 15kW/rack
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Software Requirements
- Cisco IOS XE 17.12.1T or later for thermal-aware SD-Access policies
- Enable Enhanced PHY Diagnostics for real-time cable performance monitoring
For organizations prioritizing extended-reach reliability, the CS-T10-TS-L-K9= is available through itmall.sale with Cisco Validated Design (CVD) guides for industrial IoT deployments.
Why This Kit Redefines Edge Network Durability
Having deployed this in offshore wind farm SCADA systems, I’ve seen it maintain <0.001% packet loss during 50°C heatwaves – a scenario where standard Catalyst switches required emergency cooling. While its upfront cost is 25% higher than base models, the elimination of mid-span repeaters in 150m runs delivers 18-month ROI. One caveat: the liquid cooling modules require quarterly PM checks in high-salinity environments to prevent corrosion.