Back-up power (UPS)

Eaton rack-mount UPS comparison

Eaton offers a full suite of rack-mount UPS products for business-class battery back-up for network cabinets, IT server racks, mission-critical applications and high-density computing environments with power ratings ranging from 550 VA to 60 kW. Eaton rack-mount models are available from 1U rack-mount to 21U rack-mount UPSs, with an option to expand your capacity with Eaton’s scalable UPS models.

Eaton 5P

The Eaton 5P UPS provides premium protection for servers, network equipment and storage with the flexibility of a stand-alone unit while still allowing you to seamlessly manage your connected equipment, even in virtual environments. The 5P features 1U and 2U rack-mount and tower models, new models with lithium-ion batteries and select models can be wall-mounted.

Eaton 9PX

The Eaton 9PX has a double-conversion topology, providing constant power conditioning and battery packs for extended runtime: the 9PX tower/rack-mount UPS is built for scalable deployment and features a graphical LCD interface.

Eaton BladeUPS

The Eaton BladeUPS is a three-phase, scalable and modular UPS for high density computing environments, including virtualised or machine learning IT applications. The BladeUPS delivers 5, 8 or 12 kW of efficient, reliable power in only 6U of rack space, with the option to expand your capacity by combining 12 kW modules in a scalable, building-block fashion to deliver 60 kW (N+1) from a single rack enclosure.

Eaton 5PX

Eaton's 5PX UPS is a powerful enterprise class back-up solution combining extended runtime capabilities, exceptional efficiency, advanced integration with virtualisation platforms and a full array of communications capabilities.

Eaton 9PXM

The Eaton 9PXM UPS is a scalable, modular rack-mount UPS that combines the highest levels of reliability and the lowest total cost of ownership. Eaton’s 9PXM UPS enables you to build a mission-critical power solution specific to your needs. Its patented design allows you to add capacity or redundancy and increase runtime as your power needs change.

Coming soon, Eaton's 9PX UPS will be available with lithium-ion batteries!

Eaton's 9PX double-conversion lithium-ion UPS will offer a set-it-and forget-it deployment, available in rackmount and tower form.

Learn more about our 9PX model offerings

Eaton rack-mount UPS side-by-side comparison

Model	5P	5P lithium-ion	5PX	9PX	9PXM	BladeUPS
Power range	550 to 3000 VA	1500 &1550 VA	1 to 3 kVA	700 VA to 11 kVA	4 to 20 kVA	5 to 60 kW
Phase	Single	Single	Single	Single, split	Split	Three
Voltage	120V &208–240V	120V &208–240V	120V &208–240V	120V, 208V &120/208V	208-240V	208V, 400V
Electrical input	Plug &play	Plug &play	Plug &play	Plug &play, hardwired	Hardwired	Plug &play, hardwired
Rack-mount height	1U &2U	1U	2U	2U to 9U	14U, 21U	6U
Rack-mount depth (in.)	14.3 to 25.5	21.8	19.6 to 25.5	17.7 to 30	30	25.9
Outlet metering
Outlet control
Extended battery modules
Scalable power
N+X redundancy
Generator compatible
Sine wave output on battery
ABM technology (up to 50% longer battery service life)		Advanced BMS
HotSync paralleling (capacity and redundancy)
Battery type	Lead acid	Lithium-ion	Lead acid	Lead acid	Lead acid	Lead acid
TAA compliant
LCD interface	Graphical	Graphical	Graphical	Graphical	Graphical	Graphical
Network card slot
RS-232 port
USB port
High efficiency mode
Output configurable (CTO)
Power factor	Up to 1.0	0.71 to 0.76	Up to 1.0	0.9	0.9	0.9
Frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz	60 Hz	50/60Hz
External bypass option
Warranty (including batteries)	3 years	5 years	3 years	2 years	2 years	12 months

Helpful hints

Where is the best place for your equipment? rack-mount UPSs slide in alongside your IT equipment off the floor, keeping everything away from water leaks and spills.
Mounting hardware included? It is important to ensure that the proper 2 or 4-post mounting hardware is included with the UPS battery back-up or you will need to purchase it separately.
Where to instal the UPS in the rack? When it comes to installing the UPS, it's almost always the heaviest component in your rack so you'll want to position it at the bottom especially if you have external battery packs.

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Eaton rack-mount UPS comparison

Coming soon, Eaton's 9PX UPS will be available with lithium-ion batteries!

Eaton rack-mount UPS side-by-side comparison

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