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CATALYST 6500 3000W AC PWR SUPP
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WS-CAC-3000W Overview
Overview of WS-CAC-3000W WS-CAC-3000W is a high-performance power supply delivering 1600W of power through a fully modular design in an industry-standard ATX form factor. Engineered with an 80 PLUS Platinum certification and an input voltage range of 100–240V, this unit employs active PFC while featuring a 135mm fan with fluid dynamic bearings and a robust zero‐RPM mode to maintain low noise levels under light loads.
Constructed for demanding environments, the WS-CAC-3000W safeguards your system with multiple protections including OCP, OVP, SCP, and OTP. It comes equipped with a complete array of connectors featuring 1 ATX 24‑pin, dual EPS 4+4 pin connectors for CPU, 8 PCIe (6+2) connectors for GPU, and 12 SATA power connectors, all attached via fully sleeved cables that complement its exceptional build quality – ideal for gaming rigs, workstations, and enterprise server platforms.
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WS-CAC-3000W Specifications
- Product Type
- Power Supply
- Wattage
- 1600W
- Use Case
- Workstation
- Form Factor
- ATX
- Modularity
- Modular
- 80 PLUS Certification
- Platinum
- Rail Configuration
- Multi Rail
- Certifications
- 80 PLUS / CE / FCC / UL / CB / TUV / RoHS
- Remote Monitoring
- No
- Input Voltage
- 100–240V
- Hot-Swap Capable
- No
- PFC (Power Factor Correction)
- Active PFC
- Fan Size
- 135mm
- Fan Bearing Type
- Fluid Dynamic
- Zero RPM Mode
- Yes
- Efficiency Rating
- 94%
- Protections
- OCP / OVP / SCP / OTP
- ATX 24-Pin Connectors
- 1
- EPS (CPU) 4+4 Pin
- 2
- PCIe (6+2) Connectors
- 8
- SATA Power Connectors
- 12
- Molex Connectors
- 6
- Floppy Connector
- No
- Cable Type
- Sleeved
- RGB Lighting
- No
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- 150,000 hours
- Operating Temperature
- 50°C
- Product Name
- WS-CAC-3000W
- Height
- 5.5 inches
- Width
- 8.6 inches
- Depth
- 6.3 inches
- Weight
- 10 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-CAC-3000W |  PWR-7200-AC |  A9K-1.5KW-DC |  CAB-ACU= |  AIR-PWR-D= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Power Supply | Power Supply | Power Supply | Power Supply | Power Supply |
| Wattage | 1600W | 750W | 1500W | 850W | 750W |
| Use Case | Workstation | Gaming | Enterprise Server / Data Center / Rack Server / Workstation / HPC | Gaming | Gaming / Workstation / Enterprise Server |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX | ATX | ATX | ATX |
| Modularity | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| 80 PLUS Certification | Platinum | Platinum | Platinum | Gold | Gold |
| Rail Configuration | Multi Rail | Single Rail | Multi Rail | Single Rail | Single Rail |
| Certifications | 80 PLUS / CE / FCC / UL / CB / TUV / RoHS | 80 PLUS / CE / FCC / UL / ROHS | 80 PLUS / CE / FCC / UL / CB / TUV / RoHS | 80 PLUS / CE / FCC / UL / ROHS | 80 PLUS / CE / FCC / UL / ROHS |
| Remote Monitoring | No | No | PMBus | No | No |
| Input Voltage | 100–240V | 100–240V | 100–240V | 100–240V | 100–240V |
| Hot-Swap Capable | No | No | No | No | No |
| PFC (Power Factor Correction) | Active PFC | Active PFC | Active PFC | Active PFC | Active PFC |
| Fan Size | 135mm | 120mm | 140mm | 120mm | 120mm |
| Fan Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Zero RPM Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Efficiency Rating | 94% | 92% | 94% | 94% | 92% |
| Protections | OCP / OVP / SCP / OTP | OCP / OVP / UVP / SCP | OCP / OVP / UVP / SCP / OTP | OCP / OVP / UVP / OTP | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP |
| ATX 24-Pin Connectors | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| EPS (CPU) 4+4 Pin | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| PCIe (6+2) Connectors | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| SATA Power Connectors | 12 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Floppy Connector | No | No | No | No | No |
| Cable Type | Sleeved | Sleeved | Sleeved | Sleeved | Sleeved |
| RGB Lighting | No | No | No | No | No |
| MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | 150,000 hours | 150,000 hours | 150,000 hours | 150,000 hours | 150,000 hours |
| Operating Temperature | 50°C | 50°C | 55°C | 50°C | 50°C |
| Product Name | WS-CAC-3000W | PWR-7200-AC 750W Modular ATX Power Supply | A9K-1.5KW-DC | CAB-ACU= High-Performance Modular PSU | AIR-PWR-D= |
| Height | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches | 5 inches |
| Width | 8.6 inches | 5.7 inches | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches | 6 inches |
| Depth | 6.3 inches | 7.0 inches | 9.8 inches | 4.4 inches | 7 inches |
| Weight | 10 lbs | 8 lbs | 12 lbs | 4.5 lbs | 4 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Naveed Akhtar
5
Hot swap worked without interruption.
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Andreas Keller
5
Good quality Cisco power supply.
Z
Zubair Riaz
4
Reliable output under load.
M
Mark Ellison
5
Dependable PSU for enterprise use.
Questions & Answers
What is the WS-CAC-3000W AC power supply?
The WS-CAC-3000W is a high-performance 3000W AC power supply module designed to deliver reliable power to Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches.
For which Cisco Catalyst chassis is the WS-CAC-3000W compatible?
It is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6506, 6509, 6513 and 6500-E Series chassis equipped with AC power supply bays.
What are the input and output specifications of the WS-CAC-3000W?
The WS-CAC-3000W accepts a universal input of 100–240V AC at 47–63 Hz and delivers up to 3000W of output power with 90% efficiency.
Does the WS-CAC-3000W support power redundancy?
Yes, it supports N+1 redundancy to ensure continuous operation if one power supply fails.
Can the WS-CAC-3000W be hot-swapped?
Yes, the WS-CAC-3000W is fully hot-swappable, allowing replacement without powering down the switch.
How do I install the WS-CAC-3000W in a Catalyst 6500 chassis?
Slide the module into an empty AC PSU slot until it clicks, connect the standard IEC C19 power cord, and verify the LED status.
What are the operating temperature and humidity ranges for the WS-CAC-3000W?
It operates between 0 °C and 40 °C with 10%–90% non-condensing relative humidity.
What LED indicators are available on the WS-CAC-3000W?
A green LED indicates normal operation, amber shows a warning, and red denotes a critical fault.
What is the power efficiency of the WS-CAC-3000W?
Under typical load, the WS-CAC-3000W achieves up to 90% efficiency to reduce energy costs.
Which input cable is required for the WS-CAC-3000W?
No special cable is needed; it uses a standard IEC-60320 C19 power cord.
Does the WS-CAC-3000W come with a warranty?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime warranty with advance replacement options for the WS-CAC-3000W.
How does the WS-CAC-3000W improve network uptime?
By offering high power output and N+1 redundancy, it ensures continuous switch operation and minimizes downtime.
What is the Cisco part number for ordering the WS-CAC-3000W?
The official Cisco ordering part number is WS-CAC-3000W.
How much does the WS-CAC-3000W weigh?
The power supply module weighs approximately 9.4 kg (20.7 lbs).
Where can I find the WS-CAC-3000W datasheet?
The datasheet is available for download on the Cisco website under the Catalyst 6500 Series power supply documentation.
Is the WS-CAC-3000W RoHS compliant?
Yes, the WS-CAC-3000W meets RoHS environmental standards for lead-free and hazardous substance reduction.