Black Box ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2 Secondary Power Module

Overview

The Black Box ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2 is a secondary power module designed as a replacement or redundant power supply for the ACR1000A-CPH control point hub — Black Box's centralized management chassis for Black Box ACR1000 Series KVM-over-IP and AV-over-IP extender deployments. In mission-critical AV and KVM infrastructure, a failed power supply in the control hub can take down every connected endpoint simultaneously. Installing the ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2 as a secondary module means the chassis continues operating through a primary PSU failure, converting a potential full-outage event into a swap-at-your-convenience maintenance task.

This is a purpose-built, factory-new module matched specifically to the ACR1000A-CPH chassis form factor. If you are running a KVM-over-IP deployment on Black Box ACR1000 infrastructure in a broadcast, control room, or enterprise environment where downtime carries real operational cost, a secondary power module is standard practice — not optional.

Key Features

• Secondary/Redundant Power Architecture: Provides a second power feed to the ACR1000A-CPH chassis — if the primary module fails, the hub stays online. In a 24/7 control room or NOC environment, this is the difference between a planned swap and an emergency shutdown affecting all connected nodes.
• Purpose-Built Fit: Engineered specifically for the ACR1000A-CPH chassis, not a generic aftermarket unit. Correct form factor and connector spec means no compatibility guesswork and no voided support arrangements on the parent chassis.
• Factory-New Genuine Module: Sourced factory-new — not refurbished, not grey-market. For a component that carries your chassis power rail, provenance matters: counterfeit or refurbished PSUs are a common failure point in AV-over-IP infrastructure.
• Black Finish: Matches the ACR1000A-CPH chassis aesthetic — relevant in rack environments where mixed-finish equipment draws attention during audits or client walkthroughs.

Integration & Compatibility

The ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2 (often searched as ACR1000 CPH PS R2) is designed for installation into the Black Box ACR1000A-CPH control point hub chassis. Verify your chassis model number before ordering — Black Box produces multiple chassis variants in the ACR series, and power modules are not universally cross-compatible. If you are expanding or replacing power in an ACR1000 Series KVM-over-IP infrastructure, confirm the target chassis accepts a secondary module slot before purchase. Contact pre-sales engineering if you need confirmation on chassis compatibility for your specific site configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What chassis is the ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2 compatible with?

A: The ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2 is a secondary power module designed for the Black Box ACR1000A-CPH control point hub chassis. Verify your specific chassis model with Black Box documentation before ordering, as ACR-series power modules are not universally interchangeable across all chassis variants.

Q: Is the ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2 a replacement or a redundancy module?

A: It can serve both roles. It can replace a failed primary power supply or be installed as a second module for redundancy — so the chassis continues to operate if one PSU fails. In mission-critical deployments, installing it proactively as a redundant module is the standard recommendation.

Q: Is this a new or refurbished unit?

A: This is a factory-new, genuine Black Box module — not refurbished and not a grey-market import.

Q: Do I need tools to install the ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2?

A: Power supply modules for chassis like the ACR1000A-CPH are typically hot-swap or tool-free slide-in installations, but confirm the exact procedure in the ACR1000A-CPH installation guide from Black Box before attempting a live swap in a production environment.

Q: Where can I get pre-sales help confirming this is the right module for my chassis?

A: Pre-sales engineering support is available — contact the sales team with your chassis model number and current configuration for a confirmation before ordering.

Marty Allison

The ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2 is one of those parts that experienced integrators order at the same time as the chassis — not after the first PSU failure teaches the lesson. The ACR1000A-CPH is a centralized hub: if its power supply goes down, every connected ACR1000 endpoint loses management. A secondary module converts that scenario from an outage into a non-event.

Technical Highlights:

• Secondary Power Slot: The ACR1000A-CPH chassis supports a second PSU bay specifically to enable N+1 power redundancy — the ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2 fills that slot, providing a live standby that takes over instantly on primary failure.
• Factory-New Genuine Part: Chassis PSUs are one of the highest-failure-rate components in rack infrastructure over a 5–7 year deployment window. Using a genuine factory-new module (not aftermarket) is the only way to ensure the standby unit will actually perform when called on.
• Purpose-Matched Form Factor: Generic PSUs that physically fit may not meet the chassis's power sequencing or signaling requirements. This module is matched to the ACR1000A-CPH's internal spec, which matters for hot-swap behavior and chassis health monitoring.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your chassis variant accepts a secondary module before ordering — not all ACR chassis revisions include a populated second bay slot. Check the ACR1000A-CPH installation guide for the secondary PSU bay location and installation sequence.
• If installing as a hot-swap into a live chassis, review Black Box's recommended procedure first. Incorrect insertion sequence on some chassis variants can briefly interrupt power sequencing even with a redundant PSU present.

The ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2 is the right spec for broadcast control rooms, NOCs, and enterprise AV-over-IP deployments running ACR1000A-CPH hubs where a management outage during production hours is unacceptable.