Cisco CRS-16-LCC-PS-DC CRS-1 Series DC Power Shelf

Overview
The Cisco CRS-1 Series DC Power Shelf (model CRS-16-LCC-PS-DC) provides reliable, high-density direct current power for the CRS-1 carrier router platform. Designed for carrier-grade environments, this power shelf delivers redundant, hot-swappable modules that keep the network running without interruption. Its compact form factor and efficient DC conversion make it ideal for both data center and field deployments where space and power efficiency are critical.

Key Features

• Redundant power architecture for continuous operation
• Hot-swappable power modules reduce downtime
• High efficiency DC conversion minimizes energy loss
• Compact 16U chassis fits tightly into existing rack layouts
• Built-in monitoring and diagnostics through Cisco IOS XR
• Supports both 48V and 52V DC input ranges

Technical Specifications

• Power capacity: up to 16000 watts total
• Input voltage: 48V DC nominal (range 44V to 56V)
• Output voltage: 12V, 5V, and 3.3V rails
• Efficiency: up to 95 percent at full load
• Redundancy: N+1 configuration
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
• Dimensions: 16U height, 44.5 cm width, 78 cm depth
• Weight: approx 45 kg

Applications
The CRS-1 Series DC Power Shelf is suited for high-performance carrier networks, backbone routing, and large scale data center interconnects. It excels in environments that demand uninterrupted service, such as:

• Internet service provider backbone nodes
• Enterprise WAN aggregation points
• Metro Ethernet aggregation sites
• Telecom edge routers with strict power availability requirements
• Disaster recovery sites where power redundancy is essential

By integrating the CRS-16-LCC-PS-DC into your routing infrastructure, you gain a robust power solution that enhances reliability, simplifies maintenance, and supports the demanding throughput needs of modern networks.