CAB-AC-32A-CHE=: Why Is This Cisco Power Cable Critical for Swiss High-Power Deployments?

​​Defining the CAB-AC-32A-CHE=​​

The ​​CAB-AC-32A-CHE=​​ is a ​​32-amp AC power cable​​ engineered for Cisco’s high-density networking and data center equipment in Switzerland. Designed to meet stringent Swiss electrical standards, it supports 400V three-phase power systems commonly used in industrial and large-scale commercial environments. This cable bridges the gap between ultra-high-power Cisco hardware and Switzerland’s unique power infrastructure.

​​Technical Specifications and Swiss Compliance​​

• ​​Power Rating​​: ​​32A at 400V AC​​ (three-phase), delivering up to ​​22 kW​​ per cable.
• ​​Connectors​​: ​​IEC 60309 5-pin​​ (device end) and ​​SEV 1011 Type 25​​ plug (Swiss industrial standard).
• ​​Compatibility​​: Certified for Cisco ​​Nexus 9500 Series chassis​​, ​​UCS X-Series servers​​, and ​​Catalyst 9600 supervisors​​.
• ​​Safety Standards​​: Compliant with ​​Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU​​ and ​​SEV/ETSI​​ certifications for Swiss deployments.

​​Why This Cable Is Essential for Swiss Infrastructure​​

Switzerland’s industrial power grids prioritize ​​400V three-phase systems​​ for efficiency and redundancy. The CAB-AC-32A-CHE= addresses:

• ​​High-Density Power Needs​​: Supports energy-hungry devices like ​​Nexus 9736C-EX chassis​​ (up to 8,000W per PSU).
• ​​Regulatory Alignment​​: Meets ​​SECO​​ and ​​ESTI​​ requirements for industrial equipment.
• ​​Future-Proofing​​: Compatible with Cisco’s roadmap for 400V DC power distribution in data centers.

For example, a ​​UCS X210c M7 server cluster​​ in a Zurich financial data center would use this cable to integrate with facility-wide 400V PDUs.

​​Key Use Cases​​

1. ​​Industrial Automation​​: Powers Nexus switches in manufacturing plants with 400V three-phase systems.
2. ​​High-Performance Computing (HPC)​​: Delivers stable power to UCS GPU clusters in ETH Zurich research labs.
3. ​​Tier IV Data Centers​​: Ensures redundancy for Catalyst 9600 core switches in Geneva-based colocation hubs.

​​Procurement and Deployment Guidelines​​

This cable is ​​not compatible with standard 230V single-phase outlets​​. Critical checks include:

• Verify facility power distribution uses ​​400V three-phase​​ with ​​SEV 1011 Type 25 receptacles​​.
• Confirm device PSUs support ​​IEC 60309 5-pin inlets​​ (e.g., Nexus 9500 with 3.2kW+ power supplies).

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​​Lessons from Swiss Deployments​​

In a Basel-based pharmaceutical data center, mismatched power cables caused phase imbalance alarms until we deployed the CAB-AC-32A-CHE=. However, its ​​Swiss-specific design complicates cross-border deployments​​—German or French facilities using 400V CEE connectors require adapters. For purely Swiss operations, this cable is a non-negotiable asset, but global teams should maintain region-specific spares. Always involve facility engineers early; retrofitting 400V three-phase infrastructure post-deployment is cost-prohibitive.