Vertiv Liebert Online UPS Canada — GXT5, ITA2, EXM

Vertiv Double Conversion Online UPS

Vertiv Liebert double-conversion online UPS — GXT5 (500 VA – 20 kVA), GXT5 Lithium (1–10 kVA Li-ion), ITA2 (5–20 kVA), plus three-phase APM2, EXM, NXC. Zero transfer, fully regenerated output, the data-centre and telecom benchmark.

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What is Vertiv Liebert online UPS?

Online (double-conversion) UPS runs the load permanently from the inverter — utility AC continuously rectified to DC, then re-inverted to clean AC before reaching equipment. Transfer time effectively zero milliseconds during a power event, complete galvanic isolation from utility-side disturbances, fully regenerated sine wave at all times. Required topology for medical equipment, VoIP PBX, precision laboratory gear, industrial control, and data-centre infrastructure where line-interactive transfer is unacceptable.

Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power, spun off in 2016) sells its single- and small three-phase UPS under the long-running Liebert brand. Liebert GXT5 is the benchmark in the 1–20 kVA single-phase online category. UPSPLUSBATTERY.CA stocks the GXT5 range with matching Liebert Vertiv UPS batteries. For line-interactive equivalents see Vertiv line-interactive UPS. Full Vertiv catalog at Vertiv UPS.

Vertiv Liebert online families

Family	VA / kVA range	Phase	Form factor	Notable features
Liebert GXT5	500 VA – 20 kVA	Single-phase	Tower or 2U–6U rack/tower	0.9–1.0 PF, IS-UNITY-DP card slot, LCD
Liebert GXT5 Lithium	1 – 10 kVA	Single-phase	2U / 3U rack/tower	LiFePO₄, 10-yr battery, longer warranty
Liebert ITA2	5 – 20 kVA	Single-phase	Rack or floor-standing	Mid-range server room
Liebert APM2	30 – 300 kVA	Three-phase, modular	Floor-standing cabinet	Colocation, enterprise data halls
Liebert EXM	50 – 250 kVA	Three-phase	Floor-standing cabinet	Data centres, hospitals, large facility
Liebert NXC	10 – 60 kVA	Three-phase	Floor-standing cabinet	Mid-size data centres, industrial

For SMB and mid-enterprise online needs the shortlist is GXT5 1.5–10 kVA. GXT5 Lithium pays back over long deployments through 10-year battery service life. For three-phase, ITA2 / NXC / APM2 / EXM cover the full data-centre tier.

How to choose

When online is required

When load can't tolerate the 2–4 ms transfer of line-interactive — medical, VoIP, precision lab, industrial control. When utility waveform is unusually dirty. When galvanic isolation is required. Line-interactive vs online UPS.

SLA GXT5 vs Lithium GXT5

SLA GXT5: 3–5 year battery, lower upfront sticker. GXT5 Lithium (LiFePO₄): 10-year rated battery, longer factory warranty, ~25 % higher sticker. For long-deployment, hot-ambient, hard-to-reach racks, lithium pays back. Vertiv GXT5 vs Smart-UPS RT comparison.

Sizing

GXT5 1–3 kVA: 0.9 PF on most SKUs (GXT5-3000IRT2UXL ~2700 W). GXT5 6–10 kVA: unity PF (GXT5-10000IRT3UXL delivers 10 kVA / 10 kW). Add nameplate watts × 1.25 buffer, pick the UPS whose watt rating exceeds. UPS sizing guide.

Spec reference

Model	Power	PF	Chassis	Replacement battery
GXT5-1500IRT2UXL	1500 VA / 1500 W	1.0	2U rack/tower	GXT5-EBC72VRT2U EBM
GXT5-3000IRT2UXL	3000 VA / 2700 W	0.9	2U rack/tower	GXT5-EBC72VRT2U EBM
GXT5-6000IRT5UXL	6 kVA / 6 kW	1.0	5U rack/tower	GXT5-192VBATT EBM
GXT5-10000IRT3UXL	10 kVA / 10 kW	1.0	3U rack/tower	GXT5-EBC192V EBM
GXT5-1500LVRT2UXL Lithium	1500 VA / 1500 W	1.0	2U lithium	Factory lithium pack

All GXT5 ship with IS-UNITY-DP network management card slot for SNMP / Modbus / web monitoring. Vertiv Liebert Power Insight software for fleet monitoring. Hot-swappable battery and EBM support.

Replacement batteries

GXT5 uses GXT5-EBC and GXT5-EBM external battery cabinet / module part numbers, plus internal SLA cartridges for the 1–3 kVA chassis. We stock compatible aftermarket cartridges built to identical V, Ah, terminal, and connector spec as factory cells. 1-year UPSPLUSBATTERY warranty. GXT5 Lithium packs are factory Vertiv only. See Liebert Vertiv UPS batteries.

Installation and warranty

GXT5 1500/3000 plug-and-play (NEMA 5-15P, L5-30P, or IEC C20). GXT5 6 / 10 kVA on L6-30P or hard-wired. ITA2, APM2, NXC, EXM hard-wired with site commissioning. Warranty (USA and Canada): 2-year electronics + 2-year battery on GXT5; 5-year on GXT5 Lithium. Coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from our Canadian warehouse — see shipping policy for rates and timing. Replies within 1 business day.

FAQ

GXT5 vs APC Smart-UPS SRT?

Same online double-conversion topology, similar VA / PF ratings. Vertiv differentiation: data-centre pedigree (Liebert is the dominant brand in colocation), strong three-phase APM2 / EXM family for facility scale, better integration with Vertiv DCIM (Power Insight, Trellis). APC differentiation: deeper PowerChute / VMware ecosystem on small-scale, longer warranty on standard SRT. GXT5 vs Smart-UPS RT comparison.

GXT5 Lithium worth it?

For 5+ year deployments, hot ambient, or hard-to-reach racks: yes — 10-year rated lithium battery typically pays back through avoided SLA replacement.

External batteries on GXT5?

Yes. GXT5 supports GXT5-EBC and GXT5-EBM external battery cabinets / modules. Multiple stack on most SKUs. Hot-pluggable.

Network management?

IS-UNITY-DP card on GXT5 — SNMP v1/v2c/v3, web management, Modbus TCP, integration with Vertiv Power Insight, VMware, Hyper-V, Linux.

Three-phase Vertiv?

ITA2 5–20 kVA, NXC 10–60 kVA, APM2 30–300 kVA modular, EXM 50–250 kVA. All require commissioning by qualified Vertiv-authorised technician.

Battery life?

SLA on GXT5: 3–5 years climate-controlled. Lithium on GXT5L: 10 years rated. When to replace UPS battery.

Canadian warranty?

Yes — Vertiv Liebert factory warranty terms cover Canada. RMA coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from our Canadian warehouse.