Cisco C9300-PWR-715W Full Official Product Description
1. Part Number & Naming Definition
Market Reference Name
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 715W Hot-Swappable AC Platinum Power Supply Module
Market SKU:C9300-PWR-715W
Formal Cisco Spare Part Number:PWR-C1-715WAC-P
Naming Breakdown
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C9300: Catalyst 9300 stackable enterprise switching platform
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PWR: Power supply assembly
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715W: Rated continuous output power capacity
Core Product Positioning
The Cisco C9300-PWR-715W (PWR-C1-715WAC-P) is an 80 PLUS Platinum certified hot-swappable alternating current power supply designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300, C9300L and C9300X stackable switches. This unit provides stable power for switch forwarding ASICs, control plane processors, cooling fans, uplink modules and supports PoE/PoE+ powered endpoints. It can be deployed standalone or in dual redundant load-sharing configuration. Fully compatible with StackPower technology to aggregate power resources across stacked switch members for flexible power resource allocation in campus access networks.
2. Hardware Compatibility
Supported Switch Chassis
Cisco Catalyst 9300, C9300L, C9300X Series stackable switches
Suitable for PoE, PoE+ and non-PoE Catalyst 9300 fixed-port models
Supported Operating System
Cisco IOS XE for Catalyst 9300 Platform
Unsupported Platforms
Catalyst 3850, Catalyst 9200, Nexus switches, ISR/ASR router series
3. Electrical & Physical Specifications
Form Factor
Front-load hot-swappable power supply with mechanical eject latch; supports OIR (Online Insertion and Removal) without chassis power outage
Airflow Direction
Front-to-back airflow (Port-side intake, rear exhaust), matching native Catalyst 9300 chassis thermal architecture
AC Input Parameters
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Input Voltage: 100–240 VAC universal auto-ranging
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Frequency: 47–63 Hz
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Active Power Factor Correction
Output Specifications
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Rated Continuous Output Power: 715W
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Energy Efficiency: 80 PLUS Platinum certified
Built-In Protection Mechanisms
Overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection, short-circuit protection, overtemperature automatic shutdown
Front-panel LED indicator showing power-good status and fault alarms
Typical Weight
Approx. 1.25 kg (2.75 lbs)
Environmental Operating Parameters
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Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C (23°F – 113°F)
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Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F – 158°F)
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Relative Humidity: 5% – 90%, non-condensing
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Maximum operating altitude: 3,000 meters (9,842 ft)
4. Supported Functional Capabilities
High Availability Operation
Full OIR support; power supply replacement without switch reboot or service interruption
Supports dual redundant load-sharing power architecture to eliminate single power failure risks
Native integration with Catalyst StackPower power pooling technology across stacked units
Power Monitoring & Management
Real-time voltage, current and temperature telemetry accessible via IOS XEshow environmentcommand
Fault event notifications via console logs, Syslog and SNMP v2c/v3 traps
Electronic serial number readable for asset tracking and lifecycle management
Intelligent Thermal Control
Internal variable-speed fan dynamically adjusts rotational speed according to internal temperature to balance cooling efficiency and acoustic noise levels
5. Typical Enterprise Deployment Scenarios
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Primary or redundant power supply for PoE/PoE+ Catalyst 9300 access switches deployed in enterprise campus environments
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Power infrastructure supporting IP phones, wireless access points and IP surveillance cameras requiring PoE power delivery
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Spare inventory for maintenance and hardware lifecycle refresh of Catalyst 9300 switch fleets
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Stacked access switch groups leveraging StackPower power virtualization and power resource sharing
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Medium-density branch office network switching with mixed data and PoE endpoint requirements
6. Regulatory & Compliance Certifications
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Safety Standards: UL 60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No.60950-1
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EMC Compliance: CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A
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Environmental: RoHS 2.0 compliant, WEEE directive compliant
7. Standard Factory Package Contents
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Cisco C9300-PWR-715W (PWR-C1-715WAC-P) 715W AC Platinum Power Supply Module
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Hardware installation instruction sheet
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Safety and regulatory documentation
AC power cord sold separately
End-of-Life Status
Catalyst 9300 product family remains active within Cisco product lifecycle. Spare power supply modules are continuously available via authorized Cisco distribution channels. Long-term migration option: Catalyst 9300X and Catalyst 9400 Series switching platforms.
UNSPSC Classification Code
43222617 – Cisco C9300-PWR-715W hot-swappable 715W Platinum-efficiency AC power supply for Catalyst 9300 stackable enterprise switches, supporting OIR, redundant power deployment and StackPower technology for PoE-enabled campus and branch access switching infrastructure.
Hardware Warranty
Original Cisco factory spare units carry limited manufacturer warranty. Refurbished hardware follows reseller commercial warranty agreements.
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