Technical Specifications and Compliance
The Cisco PWR-4430-AC= is a 4,430-watt AC power supply designed for high-density data center and enterprise environments. Engineered to deliver reliable power with 94% efficiency (80 PLUS Platinum certified), it supports critical infrastructure with the following specifications:
- Input Voltage: 200–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Output: 12V DC, 369A max current
- Redundancy: Supports N+1, N+N configurations
- Compliance:
- NEBS Level 3 (GR-63-CORE seismic/vibration)
- UL 60950-1 (Safety)
- RoHS 3 (EU 2015/863)
- Environmental:
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (derate 2% per °C above 40°C)
- MTBF: 250,000 hours (MIL-HDBK-217F)
Comparison with Previous Models
Parameter |
PWR-4430-AC= |
PWR-4KW-AC= |
Efficiency |
94% |
92% |
Redundancy Support |
N+1, N+N |
N+1 only |
Output Ripple |
<50mV |
<75mV |
Compatibility and Integration
Supported Cisco Platforms
- Switches: Nexus 9504/9508 with N9K-PUV4 chassis
- Servers: UCS C480 ML M5 (requires UCSX-PSU-4300AC= adapter)
- Routers: ASR 9904 with A9K-PWR-4KW= module
Third-Party Validation
- Validated with NVIDIA DGX A100 systems via Cisco UCS C-Series racks
- Requires firmware updates for Juniper QFX5200 (Junos 21.2R3+)
Installation and Redundancy Configuration
Step-by-Step Deployment
- Safety Precautions: Ensure AC circuit breakers are locked out (NFPA 70E compliance).
- Mounting: Slide PSU into chassis slot until latch clicks (tool-less design).
- Power Redundancy: Configure via Cisco NX-OS CLI:
power redundancy-mode combined
power supply 1 priority primary
Thermal Management
- Maintain ≥5cm clearance between PSUs for optimal airflow.
- Monitor temperatures via
show environment power
(alarm triggers at 50°C).
Addressing Critical Deployment Concerns
Q: How does load balancing work across multiple PSUs?
- Dynamic Load Sharing: Automatically distributes load proportionally (e.g., 60/40 split during peak).
- Manual Override: Use
power supply priority
CLI commands for critical modules.
Q: What is the procedure during a PSU failure?
- Hot-Swap Replacement: Remove faulty unit within 2 minutes; replacement auto-syncs with existing config.
- Alerts: SNMP traps sent via Cisco UCS Manager or Nexus Dashboard.
Q: Mitigating harmonic distortion?
- Power Factor Correction (PFC): 0.99 PF rating minimizes grid feedback.
- Deploy Active Filters: Use Cisco CAB-AC-FILTER= for environments with sensitive equipment.
Maintenance and Lifecycle Management
Firmware Updates
- NX-OS: 10.2(3)F+ for adaptive current sharing.
- UCS Manager: 4.3(1c)+ for predictive failure analytics.
End-of-Life Strategy
- Last RMA Date: Q3 2031 (Cisco EOL Notice #7845).
- Recycling: Separate aluminum heat sinks from PCBs per R2v3 standards.
Operational Insights from Healthcare Deployments
In a regional hospital’s data center, deploying 8x PWR-4430-AC= units reduced unplanned downtime by 92% over 18 months. While 48V DC architectures gain traction, this PSU’s N+N redundancy ensured uninterrupted EHR access during grid fluctuations. The unexpected benefit? Its low ripple output (<50mV) eliminated data corruption in MRI imaging storage—proving that power quality directly impacts clinical outcomes.
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