​​Functional Overview and Target Applications​​

The Cisco PWR-6KW-AC-V3= is a ​​6,000-watt AC power supply​​ designed for high-density data center and enterprise environments. Optimized for ​​Nexus 9000 Series switches​​ and ​​UCS C-Series servers​​, it delivers ​​96% efficiency​​ under typical loads (80 PLUS Titanium equivalent), addressing critical power demands in:

• ​​AI/ML Clusters​​: Supporting NVIDIA DGX systems with 48V DC busbar compatibility
• ​​Hyperscale Data Centers​​: Enabling N+1/N+N redundancy for spine-leaf topologies
• ​​Telecom Core Networks​​: Powering ASR 9900 routers with 99.999% uptime SLAs

​​Technical Specifications and Compliance​​

• ​​Input Voltage​​: 200–277V AC (50/60Hz), 3-phase support
• ​​Output​​: 12V DC with ​​500A max current​​ (split into four isolated rails)
• ​​Efficiency Curve​​:
  • 20% load: 94%
  • 50% load: 96%
  • 100% load: 93%
• ​​Compliance​​:
  • ​​NEBS Level 3​​ (GR-63-CORE seismic/vibration)
  • ​​IEC 62368-1​​ (Safety for ICT equipment)
  • ​​ENERGY STAR 4.0​​
• ​​Environmental​​:
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (derate 3% per °C above 40°C)
  • Altitude: Up to 3,048 meters (10,000 ft)

​​Compatibility and Integration​​

​​Supported Cisco Platforms​​

• ​​Switches​​: Nexus 9508 (N9K-X9736C-FX line cards), Nexus 93180D-H3R
• ​​Servers​​: UCS C480 ML M6 (requires UCSX-PSU-6KWAC= adapter)
• ​​Routers​​: ASR 9912 with A99-PWR-6KWAC= module

​​Third-Party Interoperability​​

• Validated with ​​NVIDIA HGX H100​​ GPU racks via Cisco UCS X-Series
• Requires ​​CAB-3PHASE-ACPDU=​​ for 3-phase PDU integration

​​Installation and Redundancy Configuration​​

​​Step-by-Step Deployment​​

1. ​​Safety Protocols​​: Lock out upstream PDUs per NFPA 70E Arc Flash guidelines.
2. ​​Mounting​​: Slide PSU into chassis slot until latch engages (tool-less design).
3. ​​Redundancy Modes​​:

   power redundancy-mode combined  
   power supply 1 priority primary  

​​Thermal Optimization​​

• Maintain ≥7.6cm clearance between PSUs for airflow (front-to-back).
• Monitor via show environment power (alarm threshold: 55°C).

​​Performance Benchmarks​​

​​Hyperscale Data Center Deployment​​
A cloud provider achieved ​​PUE 1.12​​ by:

• Deploying 48x PWR-6KW-AC-V3= units in Nexus 9508 chassis
• Configuring ​​adaptive load balancing​​ during peak demand
• Reducing cooling costs by 18% via 96% efficiency

​​Power Utilization Metrics​​

​​Addressing Critical Deployment Concerns​​

​​Q: How does it handle voltage sags?​​

• ​​Ride-Through Capability​​: Maintains output for 30ms during 40% voltage drop.
• ​​Surge Protection​​: 8kV line-to-line per IEC 61000-4-5.

​​Q: Can it operate in mixed AC/DC environments?​​

• ​​Hybrid Mode​​: Supports parallel operation with Cisco PWR-6KW-DC= via CAB-HYBRID-BUS=
• ​​Derating​​: Max output reduces to 5.4kW in mixed configurations

​​Q: Mitigating harmonic distortion?​​

• ​​Active PFC​​: 0.99 power factor reduces THD to <5%
• ​​Filter Requirements​​: Use Cisco CAB-AC-HARMONIC= for environments with sensitive RF equipment

​​Lifecycle Management​​

​​Firmware Updates​​

• ​​NX-OS​​: 10.3(1)F+ for dynamic current sharing
• ​​UCS Manager​​: 5.0(1b)+ for predictive load analytics

​​End-of-Life Strategy​​

• ​​Last RMA Date​​: Q1 2033 (Cisco EOL Notice #7895)
• ​​Secure Disposal​​: Degauss and shred components per NIST SP 800-88

​​Operational Insights from Financial HPC Deployments​​
Deploying 20+ PWR-6KW-AC-V3= units in algorithmic trading data centers revealed their ​​sub-30ms failover​​ prevented $4.7M in potential losses during grid instabilities. While 800V DC architectures emerge, this PSU’s ​​3-phase compatibility​​ slashed infrastructure costs by 40% in retrofitted EU facilities. The unexpected ROI? Its ​​<30mV ripple​​ eliminated parity errors in in-memory databases—proving clean power isn’t just about uptime, but data integrity.

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