PRODUCT REVIEW EATON 5PX GEN2
Keeping the power on
Uninterruptible power supplies are becoming increasingly important for many businesses in a wide range of sectors, and Eaton’s latest solution, the 5PX Gen2, is a great addition to the market.
With ever-more mission critical functions for businesses in many sectors being carried out online or in the cloud, reliable power supplies become ever more of an imperative. The costs of a power outage, even if it is just for a short period of time, can be huge. Eaton reckon that for a small- to medium- sized business, the average cost of an hour of downtime is €930 – something that can be ill-afforded. If the power outage is prolonged, it can go on to adversely affect sales and the business’ reputation for much longer than the time the power is out. So uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) are, understandably, increasing in popularity. One of the newer entrants to the market is Eaton’ 5PX Gen2 UPS. The device provides enterprise networks and edge IT equipment with line-interactive power protection maximising IT space and service continuity. Eaton 5PX Gen 2 offers powerful tools to remotely monitor, integrate with IT architecture and remotely deploy/maintain large installed base of UPSs. The Eaton 5PX Gen2 has a range of features, such as increased standard runtime by at least 25% on 1.5 and 2 kVA models compared to the original 5PX UPS. It also boasts enhanced surge protection designed to keep branch offices and IT closets equipment safe. The device also has enhanced power density thanks to power factor 1 (W=VA) performance, providing 11% more power in the same rack space as the previous iteration. When operating in battery mode the 5PX provides a high-quality output signal for any
What’s in the box l Network
Management Card
l Input cable l Rack-mounting kit l Supports for tower mounting l Cable locking system
l USB cable l Serial cable l IEC-IEC cables
Innovative graphical LCD display
l Quickstart guide l Safety instructions l BS input cord
sensitive equipment connected, such as active PFC (power factor corrected) servers. Each 5PX Gen2 battery configuration provides the best size/runtime ratio. Sustainability In addition, for those looking towards sustainability, the 5PX Gen2 is Energy Star 2.0 certified, as well as offering best-in-class efficiency performance to reduce energy consumption and cooling costs. It is also easy to monitor its energy usage. The 5PX Gen2 meters energy consumption right down to the managed outlet groups and kWh values can be monitored using the LCD or Eaton’s Intelligent Power Software, which seamlessly integrates with leading virtualisation environments and cloud orchestration tools.
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Energy Star 2.0 certified
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