Eaton 5P1000R – Rack‑Mount UPS 1000 VA / 770 W

Overview

The Eaton 5P1000R is a rack‑mount line‑interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed to maintain AC power continuity and condition utility power for critical 120 V loads. It’s deployed by network and infrastructure engineers in rack environments such as network closets, IDFs, branch offices, and edge IT racks to protect servers, switches, firewalls, storage, and other sensitive electronics from outages, voltage sags, surges, and brownouts while supporting orderly shutdown procedures when utility power is interrupted. Verified specs reflect its tight integration in 120 V North American electrical ecosystems.

Rated for 1000 VA / 770 W, the 5P1000R uses true sine‑wave output and a line‑interactive topology to minimize transfer times and mitigate power quality issues before switching to battery. Output is delivered through five NEMA 5‑15R receptacles, and the unit accepts a NEMA 5‑15P input on a ~6 ft cord, enabling direct connection to standard IT branch circuits. Communications include USB (HID) and RS‑232 ports and an available expansion slot for a gigabit network management card for remote monitoring and event notification.

Mechanically, the 5P1000R is a 1U rackmount unit (about 17.2″ wide × 20.0″ depth) with an included 4‑post rail kit, fitting within standard 19‑inch rack infrastructure. Its form factor and electrical characteristics make it suitable for low‑density rack segments with 120 V power distribution and PDUs.

Integration with Eaton’s Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) and other management platforms enables centralized UPS monitoring and controlled client shutdown scripting across distributed deployments. The UPS does not support external battery expansion; runtime is limited to the internal sealed lead‑acid battery.

For example, a small rack powering a security appliance, core VoIP/router, and a few access switches can use the 5P1000R to ride short outages and provide enough runtime to trigger generators or initiate orderly server shutdowns. This unit should not be used in high‑density 208/230 V mains racks, environments requiring long runtime without external batteries, or systems expecting more than ~770 W of load.

Key Features

• Rack‑mount line‑interactive UPS, 1000 VA / 770 W capacity
• True sine‑wave output via five NEMA 5‑15R receptacles
• USB (HID) + RS‑232 communications, optional network card slot
• 1U form factor with included 4‑post rail kit
• Standard 120 V input (NEMA 5‑15P) compatible with IT power distribution