The 179138-002 is a Compaq power cables component. Pricing on the 179138-002 is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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The 179138-002 is a Compaq power cables part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 179138-002 ship?
179138-002 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The 179138-002 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Rack PDU Replacement — Vertical or horizontal PDUs in cabinet retrofits. Metered or switched models for granular outlet-level control.
Branch UPS — Office or remote site UPS. 1500–3000 VA covers most server-rack mini-deployments with 5–15 minute runtime.
Datacenter UPS Module — Online double-conversion UPS for production server rooms. Match VA rating to total connected load + 30% headroom.
Telco / Battery Backup — DC-powered batteries for telco-class equipment, ISP CPE, and outdoor cabinets. Confirm voltage (-48 V vs +12/24 V).
What is the 179138-002?
The 179138-002 is a Compaq network cable assembly, manufactured by Compaq. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 179138-002
Pros
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime
Cons
Third-party optic — some firmware revs require "service unsupported transceiver-type"
Bulk DAC orders may ship LTL on >100-pc reels
Confirm transceiver coding before mixing vendors in the same chassis
Frequently Asked Questions about 179138-002
Is the 179138-002 a genuine Compaq part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 179138-002 as factory-original Compaq inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Compaq servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the 179138-002 fit my system?
The 179138-002 is a Compaq power cables part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 179138-002 ship?
179138-002 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the 179138-002?
New 179138-002 units carry the full Compaq manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 179138-002?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 179138 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
179138-001 — 179138-001 - HP Power Switch for PowerEdge SC440 — $71.58
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Power Cables
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
For Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS switches, the 179138-002 works out-of-box if coded for Cisco; for Aruba ArubaOS-CX, code for HPE/Aruba; for Juniper Junos, code for Juniper. Pro Disk Network confirms the target vendor coding at order time and applies it before shipping. Misordered coding can be flashed in the field but the lead time is longer than ordering correctly the first time.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
Document optic types and bandwidth in your network drawings: SR-SR for intra-rack, LR-LR for inter-rack and DCI, ZR4 for long-haul coherent. Mismatched optic-distance ratings is the most common cause of intermittent link errors that look like cable problems but aren't.