Cisco - Power cable - IEC 60320 C15 to power CEE 7/7 (M) - AC 250 V - 2.44 m - Europe - for Catalyst 3850-24, 3850-48, 9200, 9300

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At £39.34 ex-VAT for a single Cisco-branded IEC C15 to UK CEE 7/7 “kettle” lead, this is one of those parts that’s priced like it’s sourced from a Cisco-approved universe (because it is). If you’re topping up a rack of Cisco switches/routers and want the peace of mind of a proper, in-spec cable that won’t be “close enough” with your PDU/UPS setup, it’s a sensible, low-risk buy—especially for customer sites where you don’t want to start a troubleshooting rabbit hole over a power lead. It’s also the right choice if you’re specifically matching to models like the Catalyst 3850/9200/9300 series that expect that C15 input style.

That said, this is very hard to justify if you’re just replacing spares because “it’s slightly different” or you need a one-off. In many UK datacentres and comms rooms, equivalent third-party C15-to-CEE 7/7 power leads are significantly cheaper and work perfectly, as long as you’re confident they’re correctly rated and wired for your environment. I’d only pay this premium if you need Cisco part-number compatibility for procurement/audit reasons, or you’re standardising your kit to reduce operational faff. Otherwise, shop around for a reputable, correctly rated equivalent and keep your budget for things that actually move the needle.