​​Product Design and Regional Compliance​​

The ​​Cisco PWR-CORD-GBR-F=​​ is a ​​BS 1363-compliant AC power cable​​ engineered for Cisco networking and server equipment deployed in the United Kingdom. Tailored to meet ​​UKCA​​ and ​​BSI safety standards​​, it features a ​​13A fused Type G plug​​ with shutters, ensuring compatibility with UK’s ​​230V/50Hz​​ grid. Critical design elements include:

• ​​Plug Specifications​​: ​​Type G (BS 1363)​​ with ​​1.5 mm² live/neutral conductors​​ and ​​1.5 mm² earth conductor​​, rated for ​​13A continuous current​​ (IEC 60227-3).
• ​​Safety Certifications​​: ​​UKCA Mark​​, ​​BS 1363-5​​, ​​RoHS 3​​, and ​​CE​​ (pre-Brexit legacy compliance).
• ​​Construction​​: ​​H05VV-F 3G1.5​​ flexible PVC cable with ​​300/500V insulation​​ (EN 50525-2-21).

This cord supports ​​Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches​​, ​​UCS C-Series servers​​, and ​​Meraki MS390 appliances​​, ensuring compliance with the ​​UK Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations 2016​​.

​​Technical Specifications and Safety Validation​​

Cisco’s 2024 Power Accessories Compliance Report highlights:

• ​​Electrical Ratings​​:
  • ​​Voltage​​: ​​250V AC maximum​​ (BS 7671).
  • ​​Current​​: ​​13A continuous​​, ​​20A inrush​​ (EN 60950-1).
• ​​Mechanical Durability​​:
  • ​​Tensile Strength​​: ​​≥150 N​​ (IEC 61156-1).
  • ​​Bend Radius​​: ​​≥25 mm​​ (EN 50396).
• ​​Environmental Compliance​​:
  • Operating Temperature: ​​-25°C to 70°C​​ (BS EN 60068-2-1).
  • Flame Retardancy: ​​BS EN 60332-1-2​​ vertical flame test.
• ​​Fuse Compliance​​: ​​BS 1362​​ 13A ceramic fuse pre-installed.

Lab tests confirmed ​​≤0.8% voltage drop​​ at ​​13A load​​ over ​​1.8 meters​​ and ​​99.98% uptime​​ in ​​85% humidity​​ environments.

​​Key Use Cases and Deployment Scenarios​​

​​1. Financial Data Centers in London​​

A Tier IV data center in Canary Wharf deployed 500 cords for ​​Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2​​ switches, ensuring compliance with ​​BS 7671:2018 Amendment 2​​ for fire safety in high-density racks.

​​2. NHS Healthcare Networks​​

A UK hospital network powered ​​Cisco UCS C220 M6 servers​​ with this cord, meeting ​​HTM 06-01​​ electrical safety standards for medical IT systems.

​​3. Industrial IoT in Manchester​​

A manufacturing plant used the cord for ​​Cisco IE 3400 switches​​ in robotic assembly lines, surviving ​​10G vibrations​​ and ​​oil exposure​​ while complying with ​​BS EN 60204-1​​.

​​Addressing Critical Customer Concerns​​

​​Q: Is it compatible with pre-2016 UK sockets without shutters?​​

Yes, but Cisco recommends upgrading to ​​BS 1363-5:2016​​ sockets for enhanced safety.

​​Q: How to replace the fuse without voiding compliance?​​

Use ​​BS 1362-certified 13A fuses​​ and avoid generic alternatives to maintain ​​UKCA​​ validity.

​​Q: Can it power 16A devices with Type G plugs?​​

No—this cord is rated for ​​13A maximum​​. For 16A loads, use ​​Cisco PWR-CORD-GBR16=​​ with ​​2.5 mm² conductors​​.

​​Installation and Compliance Best Practices​​

1. ​​Grounding Verification​​:
   • Test ​​≤0.1 Ω resistance​​ between plug earth and chassis (BS 7671).
2. ​​Cable Management​​:
   • Avoid tight bends exceeding ​​25 mm radius​​ (BS 8436).
3. ​​Fuse Integrity Checks​​:
   • Use ​​Cisco FUSE-TEST-13A=​​ tools to verify fuse continuity monthly.

For enterprises replacing non-compliant cords, Cisco offers ​​trade-in rebates covering 10% of costs​​ under its UK Safety Compliance Initiative.

​​Why Organizations Choose This Solution​​

• ​​Regulatory Assurance​​: Avoids ​​£10,000+ fines​​ under ​​UK EHSR 2016​​ for non-compliant cabling.
• ​​Total Cost of Ownership​​: ​​£35 per cord​​ (TCO over 7 years), ​​25% lower​​ than third-party alternatives.
• ​​Interoperability​​: Certified for use with ​​Cisco EnergyWise​​ for real-time power monitoring.

For procurement details, visit the Cisco PWR-CORD-GBR-F= product page at ITMall.sale.

​​Operational Insights from UK Deployments​​

Two lessons from the field redefine compliance and reliability:

1. ​​Compliance Is a Moving Target​​: A Bristol data center faced ​​£50K penalties​​ after an HSE audit revealed pre-Brexit CE-marked cords—switching to UKCA-certified PWR-CORD-GBR-F= resolved compliance gaps overnight.
2. ​​Fuses Aren’t Optional​​: A Leeds factory averted a ​​£250K fire​​ when the cord’s BS 1362 fuse blew during a PDU overload—proving that certified components aren’t just paperwork; they’re fail-safes.

In an era of Brexit-driven regulatory complexity, the PWR-CORD-GBR-F= underscores a universal truth: ​​compliance isn’t bureaucracy—it’s the bedrock of operational integrity​​. While engineers obsess over throughput and latency, this cord’s unassuming role—delivering electrons safely and reliably—reminds us that in infrastructure, the mundane is monumental. After all, the most advanced network is only as robust as its simplest cable.