Arista PWR-1512-AC-RED | 1500W AC Power Supply, 1RU, Forward Airflow

Q: Which Arista switches are compatible with the PWR-1512-AC-RED?
A: The PWR-1512-AC-RED is compatible with Arista 7000 Series switches including the 7280R3A, 7050X4, 7060X5 and other 1RU/2RU data center switches that support the 1500W power supply form factor. Always verify compatibility with your specific switch model.

Q: What does the RED designation mean?
A: The RED handle indicates forward airflow direction, meaning air flows from the front (port side) to the rear. This must match your switch's cooling configuration. For reverse airflow (rear-to-front), use the BLUE handle variant PWR-1512-AC-BLUE.

Q: Can this power supply be hot-swapped?
A: Yes, the PWR-1512-AC-RED is fully hot-swappable, allowing replacement without powering down the switch. For redundancy, install two power supplies in dual-PSU chassis to ensure continuous operation during maintenance.

Q: What is the power efficiency rating?
A: This power supply achieves 93% platinum efficiency certification, reducing power consumption and heat generation while lowering operational costs in large-scale data center deployments.

Q: Is this a redundant power supply?
A: When used in Arista switches with dual power supply bays, the PWR-1512-AC-RED provides N+1 redundancy. Each PSU can independently power the switch, ensuring continuous operation if one unit fails.