Cisco 12000/6-AC-PDU AC Power Distribution Unit for 12006 GSR Router

Cisco 12000/6-AC-PDU AC Power Distribution Unit for 12006 GSR Router is a power distribution module for Cisco equipment.

This is an AC part. Most carrier routing equipment expects minus 48 V DC, so an AC supply usually means the site has no DC plant, and the consequence is that there is no battery reserve behind the router unless a UPS provides it separately. That is a real availability difference rather than a technicality.

This listing carries no specification text, which is why this page describes the family rather than the exact configuration. Routers of the same model were frequently sold in several configurations differing in memory, interface cards, power supply and licensing, and those differences matter more than the model name does. We can pull the exact specification for this part number from the vendor’s own database before you order.

Three questions worth answering before any router purchase, whatever the model. What the throughput requirement actually is with your feature set enabled, rather than the datasheet figure measured without it. Whether the features you need are licensed as well as present, since on most platforms security and performance are separate entitlements. And how many slots or ports you will need in three years, because adding capacity is cheap and replacing a chassis is not.

Tell us the chassis, what is already fitted and what you intend to populate it with, and we will confirm the supply is sized for it. On a replacement, read the part number off the unit in the chassis rather than working from the original order, because power modules are among the most commonly swapped parts in a router’s life.

Green Code Technologies is a supplier of Cisco, and we supply Huawei and Juniper networking alongside HPE, Dell, Samsung, Netgear, Ubiquiti and Asus. We would rather tell you a part is no longer supported, or that we need to check it, than take an order for something that will not do what you need.

The Cisco 12000/6-AC-PDU is an internal AC Power Distribution Unit (PDU). It is designed for the Cisco 12000 Series Gigabit Switch Routers (GSR), particularly the 12006 chassis.

This module distributes incoming AC power from external sources to the router’s internal components. It plays a critical role in ensuring stable and efficient power delivery across the system.

The AC-PDU works in conjunction with Power Entry Modules (PEMs) and other power components to provide a complete and reliable power subsystem. It enables proper load balancing and safe power distribution within the chassis.

Designed for carrier-grade environments, the unit supports redundant power configurations, ensuring high availability and minimizing downtime in mission-critical networks.

The module is typically installed within the router chassis and is not user-facing. It is intended for:

• System maintenance and replacement
• Power subsystem upgrades
• Ensuring continuous operation of legacy GSR routers

⚠️ Note:
The Cisco 12000 series is End-of-Life (EOL). This component is mainly available in refurbished or legacy support markets.

Key Features:

• AC Power Distribution Unit for Cisco 12006 GSR router
• Distributes incoming AC power to internal components
• Works with PEMs and power modules
• Supports redundant power configurations
• Ensures stable and reliable power delivery
• Designed for carrier-grade infrastructure