Eaton 5PX UPS Systems

About Eaton 5PX UPS Systems

Eaton 5PX (G2) line-interactive UPS systems

The Eaton 5PX series is Eaton's premium line-interactive UPS line for servers, network closets, storage, and edge/IT racks. Every unit delivers a true (pure) sine wave output, an LCD control panel, and ENERGY STAR efficiency, sitting above the entry-level 5P/5S and below Eaton's double-conversion online 9PX/9SX families. The current generation (5PX G2) adds higher power density, a Gigabit Network-M3 card option, and cybersecurity-hardened management. This collection covers the full 5PX range we stock, from 1000 VA desktop/rack units up to 3000 VA rack/tower systems.

It is built for buyers who need clean, regulated power and short-to-medium runtime for protected loads they can gracefully shut down or ride through brief outages — not for whole-facility backup. If you need always-on, zero-transfer-time conditioning for sensitive or mission-critical loads, look at an online double-conversion series instead.

5PX models at a glance

Specifications below are drawn from each product's own data. The 5PX line is large; representative models across the VA range are shown here — see the full range below for every variant (including networked “N”, high-density “H”, and international “I” configurations).

How to choose a 5PX

VA vs. watts. Size to the larger of the two. Older 5PX units rated their watts at roughly 90% of VA (e.g. 2200 VA / 1980 W); the G2 generation moved to unity (e.g. 3000 VA / 3000 W), so a G2 unit carries more real load at the same VA. Total the wattage of everything you plan to plug in, add ~25% headroom, and pick a model whose watt rating covers it.

Runtime. Internal batteries on this series give a few minutes at full load and roughly double that at half load — enough to ride out brief sags or trigger a clean shutdown. Every 5PX in this range is extended-runtime capable, so you can add Eaton EBMs (external battery modules) to reach much longer runtimes when you need them.

Topology. The entire 5PX series is line-interactive with automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and a pure sine wave inverter output. That is ideal for servers, switches, NAS, and active-PFC power supplies. If your load cannot tolerate any transfer time or needs full input/output isolation, choose an online double-conversion UPS instead.

Rack vs. tower. Most 5PX units are tower/rack convertible and ship with both sets of hardware, so the same unit works on a shelf or in a 2U/3U rack bay. Dedicated rackmount SKUs (e.g. 5PX1500IRT, 5PX3000IRT2U) are optimized for rack installs. Match outlet types to your equipment — lower-VA units use NEMA 5-15R/5-20R, while high-density “H” models provide IEC C13/C19 receptacles for dense rack loads.

Why the 5PX series

• Pure sine wave output across the whole range — safe for active-PFC server power supplies.
• Line-interactive AVR corrects brownouts and over-voltage without draining the battery.
• Graphical LCD and (on G2) the Gigabit Network-M3 card option for SNMP/web remote management and clean shutdown.
• ABM battery management for longer battery service life and replacement warning.
• Extended-runtime capable — scale runtime with Eaton EBMs.
• Tower/rack-convertible chassis on most models for flexible deployment.

Warranty, Canadian shipping & support

5PX systems carry Eaton's standard manufacturer warranty (3 years on the units listed here). All orders are genuine Eaton stock shipped from our Canadian warehouse, with Canadian support on sizing, runtime, and EBM configuration. Ask us before you order if you are unsure which model fits your load.

Need replacement batteries for a 5PX already in service? See our Eaton UPS replacement batteries collection, or browse everything Eaton on the Eaton brand page.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Eaton 5PX line-interactive or online? The entire 5PX series is line-interactive with automatic voltage regulation and a pure sine wave output. For online double-conversion, look at the Eaton 9PX/9SX families.

Can I extend the runtime? Yes. Every 5PX in this range is extended-runtime capable and accepts Eaton external battery modules (EBMs) — typically up to four — for substantially longer backup.

What is the difference between the “N”, “H” and base models? “N” (or “NG2”) ships with the network management card included; base models leave it as an option. “H” (high-density) models output 208/230V with IEC C13/C19 receptacles for dense rack loads, while standard models use 120V NEMA outlets.

Will a 5PX power my servers cleanly? Yes — the pure sine wave inverter is compatible with active-PFC server and network power supplies. Size to the total wattage of your load plus about 25% headroom.

Tower or rack — which do I get? Most 5PX units are convertible and include mounting hardware for both. Dedicated rackmount SKUs are labeled IRT/RT2U/RT3U.

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