Eaton 5P1550G – Tower UPS 1550 VA / 1100 W 230 V

Overview :

The Eaton 5P1550G is a line‑interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed to maintain power continuity and provide conditioned AC power to critical equipment during utility power anomalies. It is deployed by IT operations teams, network engineers, and facilities staff to protect servers, storage, telecommunications, and network devices against sags, surges, and brief outages where full online double‑conversion topology is not required. The unit combines UPS capability with energy‑efficient true sine‑wave output.

From a deployment standpoint, the 5P1550G delivers 1550 VA / 1100 W capacity with eight IEC C13 output receptacles fed through a rear IEC C14 input. The UPS supports a wide input voltage range (adjustable 160–294 V) and manages power factor through its line‑interactive design, providing automatic voltage regulation (AVR) without battery use during minor fluctuations. On utility failure, sealed lead‑acid batteries supply backed‑up power.

This unit is well‑suited for edge racks, server closets, telecommunications rooms, and small‑to‑medium business infrastructure where tower form factors are acceptable. Its compact profile is appropriate for deskside or shelf installations adjacent to equipment requiring uninterrupted mains power. It integrates easily into 230 V ecosystems common in EMEA and APAC installations.

Control and monitoring integrate via standard USB (HID) and RS‑232 (RJ45) ports with Eaton Intelligent Power Manager software support. A single expansion slot accommodates an optional network communication card for SNMP and remote UPS management. These interfaces enable graceful shutdown of connected servers and logging of power events.

In a practical deployment, this UPS protects a rack of lightweight servers and network switches in a branch office. During upstream mains instability, the UPS instantly supplies clean power, allowing orderly shutdown or generator transfer without equipment resets. The ABM battery management extends service life by applying a three‑stage charging algorithm with advanced replacement warnings.

This unit should not be used where higher‑capacity UPS (>3 kVA) or true online double‑conversion protection is required, such as for heavily distorted mains environments or very high‑availability systems. It also lacks extended battery module support, limiting autonomy for longer runtime needs.

Key Features

• 1550 VA / 1100 W line‑interactive UPS
• (8) IEC C13 output receptacles
• True sine‑wave output for sensitive loads
• USB + RS‑232 monitoring interfaces
• Optional network card slot for SNMP