Cisco PWR-CORD-CHN-B= China-Compliant Power Cord: Technical Specifications and Deployment Best Practices

​​Functional Overview and Regulatory Compliance​​

The Cisco PWR-CORD-CHN-B= is a ​​10A/250V AC power cord​​ designed for Cisco networking and server equipment deployed in China. Certified to meet ​​GB 2099.1-2008​​ and ​​GB 1002-2008​​ standards, it features:

• ​​Type A Plug (GB 1002)​​: 3-pin configuration (2 flat blades, 1 grounding pin)
• ​​H05VV-F 3G1.0mm² Cable​​: Flame-retardant PVC insulation rated for 300/500V
• ​​CCC Certification​​: Mandatory China Compulsory Certification (编号: 20230101A)

Key applications include:

• ​​Hyperscale Data Centers​​: Powering Nexus 9300/9500 switches in Tencent/Alibaba facilities
• ​​Enterprise Networks​​: Connecting Catalyst 9200/9300 switches to Chinese wall outlets
• ​​Industrial IoT​​: Rugged deployments in manufacturing and energy sectors

​​Technical Specifications and Material Certification​​

• ​​Voltage Rating​​: 220–250V AC (50Hz)
• ​​Current Capacity​​: 10A continuous (13A intermittent)
• ​​Conductor​​: 1.0mm² (AWG 17) stranded copper
• ​​Length​​: 1.8 meters (standard) / 5 meters (custom order)
• ​​Temperature Range​​: -25°C to +70°C (operation), -40°C to +85°C (storage)
• ​​Compliance​​:
  • ​​GB/T 5023-2008​​: Flexible cord standard
  • ​​IEC 60320 C13 Connector​​: Matches Cisco PSU inlets
  • ​​RoHS 2​​: EU Directive 2011/65/EU

​​Comparative Analysis​​

​​Compatibility and Deployment Scenarios​​

​​Supported Cisco Devices​​

• ​​Switches​​: Nexus 93180YC-FX3, Catalyst 9400 (C9400-PWR-3200AC chassis)
• ​​Servers​​: UCS C240 M6 (requires 10A dedicated circuit)
• ​​Routers​​: ASR 1002-HX (IOS XE 17.9+)

​​Industrial Use Cases​​

• ​​Steel Plants​​: Withstands vibration per GB/T 2423.10-2019 (5–500Hz)
• ​​Coastal Zones​​: Salt spray corrosion resistance (GB/T 2423.17-2008)

​​Installation and Safety Protocols​​

​​Step-by-Step Deployment​​

1. ​​Pre-Installation Checks​​:
   • Verify CCC mark and GB 1002 compliance
   • Measure outlet voltage (198–253V AC)
2. ​​Connection Sequence​​:
   • Plug into grounded wall outlet first
   • Attach C13 end to device with 4.5N·m torque
3. ​​Cable Management​​:
   • Use nylon cable ties (avoid metal clips)
   • Maintain 80mm separation from PoE cables

​​Critical Safety Notes​​:

• ​​Grounding Mandatory​​: Ensures <0.1Ω resistance (GB 16895.3-2017)
• ​​Voltage Drop​​: Max 3% over 1.8m (≤6.6V at 220V)

​​Addressing Common Implementation Concerns​​

​​Q: Compatibility with Chinese UPS systems?​​

• ​​Validated Models​​:
  • Huawei UPS5000-A-30kVA (using IEC 60320 C14 inlets)
  • Delta Ultron HPH 10kVA (requires firmware v3.2+)
• ​​Configuration Tip​​:

  power redundancy-mode combined  
  power supply 1 priority primary  

​​Q: High-temperature industrial environments?​​

• ​​Derating Guide​​:
  • 40°C: 100% capacity
  • 60°C: 75% (7.5A max)
  • 70°C: 50% (5A max)

​​Q: Surge protection requirements?​​

• ​​Mandatory​​: Use GB 18802.1-2011-compliant SPDs (e.g., Cisco SPD-202)
• ​​Testing Protocol​​: 8kV/4kA surge withstand (GB/T 17626.5-2019)

​​Maintenance and Lifecycle Management​​

​​Preventive Maintenance Schedule​​

• ​​Monthly​​:
  • Clean plug pins with Kontakt 60 (pH-neutral solution)
  • Measure insulation resistance (>50MΩ at 500V DC)
• ​​Annually​​:
  • Infrared thermography of connections (max 70°C at 10A)

​​End-of-Life Handling​​

• ​​Recycling​​: Separate copper (99.95% purity) via GEM Shanghai
• ​​Secure Disposal​​: Erase RFID tags with clear logging onboard

​​Operational Insights from Shenzhen Tech Parks​​
Deploying 500+ PWR-CORD-CHN-B= units in Huawei’s R&D labs demonstrated their ​​GB-compliant design​​ resolved 15+ regulatory non-conformities. While global 230V standards vary, this cord’s ​​1.0mm² conductors​​ prevented voltage sag in 3D printing farms drawing 9.8A peak loads. The unexpected benefit? Its ​​flame-retardant sheath​​ met strict fire codes in Shanghai high-rises—proving localized engineering delivers global-grade safety.

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