Why do an ever increasing number of switches use C15 power connectors?

[localzuk]

Why have HPE, Dell and Cisco all started (well, I say started, they started ages ago, but have increased the number of devices with them as time has gone on) to use C15/C16 connectors on their network switches?

 

As far as I knew, C15/C16 was designed for high temperature environments - eg. lighting bars in theatres, devices that get hot etc... Why put them on a device that uses 750W or less?

[FishCustard]

You're right - the temp rating for a C13 is 65C, whereas the temp rating for a C15 is 120C.

 

PSUs in some PoE switches (48-port ones usually) can probably get above 65C under load, so I'm not surprised they're using them.

[houlta]

I guess it's for extra leeway in case the aircon goes off

Seriously though I think it's just to annoy the hell out of techies

[FishCustard]

I just buy a bunch of C15 leads for server room kit - can always use them in C14 sockets if you need to.