March 14, 2019

RALEIGH, NC ... Power management companyEaton today announced the North American launch of its 5P rackmount lithium-ionuninterruptible power system (UPS). Building on the best-in-class reliabilityof the Eaton 5P UPS platform with new lithium-ion battery technology, the 5Plithium-ion UPS provides a dependable, integrated solution with enhancednetwork security, extended battery life and remote management capabilities thatmake it the ideal solution for distributed IT and edge computing environments.

The 5P lithium-ion UPS uses lithium-ionbatteries that provide enhanced performance compared to lead-acid batteries,with extended service life up to eight years and reducing the need formid-cycle battery replacement. Lithium-ion batteries also have three timesfaster recharge capabilities, reducing vulnerability and maximizing uptime inthe case of power disruptions.

“As IT priorities shift and more companies invest in edge anddistributed infrastructure, IT and data center professionals need reliablesolutions that can operate with minimal need for on-site support,” said HervéTardy, vice president and general manager, Distributed Power Infrastructure,Eaton. “Our 5P lithium-ion UPS represents a major advancement for UPStechnology, giving these professionals the reliable backup power solutionthey’ve come to trust with our 5P UPS technology while lowering maintenance costs,increasing security and enhancing business continuity.”

Eaton’s 5P lithium-ion UPS includes anon-board battery management system (BMS) to provide up-to-date insights intobattery performance, charge cycles and active temperature monitoring to keep theuser informed of the lifecycle of their UPS battery. The UPS also providesenhanced network security with the optional industry-first UL 2900-2-2compliant Eaton Gigabit Network Card, designed to enhance uptime and protectagainst cyber threats.

Additionalfeatures of Eaton’s 5P lithium-ion UPS include:

- A user-friendly, lightweight design with20 percent less weight than a comparable lead-acid UPS.

- Versatile mounting options allowing forsimple deployment.

- Less rack space, compact 1U and slimlinewallmount for a reduced footprint.

- Five-year standard warranty on the UPSand batteries.

source：https://www.eaton.com