Cisco Catalyst 8500L Edge Fan Tray, 1RU

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  • 1RU form factor optimized for rack-mounted Catalyst 8500L Series
  • Designed and manufactured in the United States
  • TAA-compliant for use in federally regulated environments
  • Hot-swappable modular design for reduced maintenance downtime

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Key Benefits

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  • Ensures consistent thermal management for Catalyst 8500L Series hardware, supporting network stability
  • TAA compliance enables use in government and public sector deployments
  • Hot-swappable design allows easier maintenance without impacting operations

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 8500L Edge Fan Tray, 1RU is a precision-crafted cooling component designed to support the thermal management needs of Cisco Catalyst 8500L Series networking devices. As part of Cisco’s enterprise networking hardware lineup, this 1RU (rack unit) fan tray ensures optimal airflow in compact data center environments or network edge installations. Engineered and manufactured in the United States, it complies with Trade Agreements Act (TAA) guidelines, which is critical for organizations engaged in government or regulated industry procurement.

The fan tray is tailored specifically for the Catalyst 8500L platform, allowing seamless integration and simplified maintenance. This functionality helps prolong equipment lifespan and ensures operational stability, which is especially vital in edge applications where environmental control is limited. The modular design aids in quick replacement or upgrade without requiring complete system downtime, contributing to reduced maintenance cycles and overall operational costs.

Ideal for enterprise, service provider, or government environments seeking resilient infrastructure, the Cisco Catalyst 8500L Edge Fan Tray highlights Cisco’s focus on performance, compliance, and reliability. Combined with other Catalyst components, this fan tray helps maintain efficient, continuous network performance across critical deployments.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Fan Tray
Compatible Series Cisco Catalyst 8500L Series
Rack Units 1RU
Modular Design Yes
Form Factor Rack-mountable
Purpose Cooling component for network equipment
Product Weight 0.7 kg
Power Requirements Powered by host system
Replaceable Unit Yes (field-replaceable)
Hot Swappable Yes
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) Over 500,000 hours

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.7 in x 8.4 in x 11.5 in (4.3 cm x 21.3 cm x 29.2 cm)
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Non-Operating Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 5% to 85% non-condensing
Non-Operating Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Cooling Method Active (fan-based)
Number of Fans Variable (typically 3 to 4 depending on model)
Noise Level Varies based on system load

Cloud Management & Licensing

Cloud Managed No
Licensing Required No

Wireless Features

Wi-Fi Support No
Antenna N/A
Wireless Frequency Bands N/A

Interfaces

Connection to Device Internal connector to chassis

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
Certifications RoHS, WEEE
Environmental Compliance Yes, designed for reduced environmental impact
Manufacturer Warranty 90-day limited hardware warranty
Trade Compliance Meets government procurement standards

Advanced Security Features

Applicable Security Functions None (mechanical component only)