- Eaton 5P lithium-ion UPS enhancesbusiness continuityfor distributed IT and edge computing environments
: Power management company Eaton today announced theEMEA launch of its5P rackmount lithium-ion uninterruptible power system (UPS). Building on the best-in-class reliability of the Eaton 5P UPS platform, the 5P lithium-ion UPS provides a dependable, integrated solution with enhanced network security, extended battery life and remote management capabilities that make it the ideal solution for distributed IT and edge computing environments.
The 5P lithium-ion UPS uses lithium-ion batteries that provide enhanced performance compared to lead-acid batteries, with extended service life up to eight years and reducing the need for mid-cycle battery replacement. Lithium-ion batteries also have three times faster recharge capabilities, reducing vulnerability and maximizing uptime in the case of power disruptions.
“As IT priorities shift and more companies invest in edge and distributed infrastructure, IT and data center professionalsneed reliable solutionsthat can operate with minimalneed for on-site support,” said Ashraf Yehia, Managing Director, Eaton Middle East. “Our 5P lithium-ion UPSrepresents a major advancement for UPS technology, giving these professionals the reliable backup power solution,they’ve come to trust with our 5P UPS technology while lowering maintenance costs, increasing security and enhancing business continuity.”
Eaton’s 5P lithium-ion UPSincludes an on-board battery management system (BMS) to provide up-to-date insights into battery performance, charge cycles and active temperature monitoring to keep the user informed of the lifecycle of their UPS battery. The UPS also provides enhanced network security with theoptional industry-first
UL 2900-1 and IEC 62443-4-2 standard compliant Eaton Gigabit Network Card, designed to enhance uptimeand cybersecurity protection