Eaton 5P2200RT – 2U Rackmount UPS 1950 VA/1920 W

Overview

The Eaton 5P2200RT is a line‑interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) built to protect rack‑mounted IT and network equipment on 120 V AC mains from utility power disturbances including sags, surges, brownouts, and short outages. It is deployed by IT infrastructure engineers, network operations teams, and data center technicians to maintain uptime and enable orderly shutdown of servers, networking gear, and storage during brief power loss events, minimizing unexpected downtime and hardware stress.

Rated for 1950 VA (1920 W) capacity, this UPS uses line‑interactive topology with automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and true sine‑wave output for compatibility with sensitive loads. Input is via a NEMA 5‑20P plug on an ~8 ft (2.4 m) cord, and power is distributed through eight NEMA 5‑20R outlets in grouped segments for load distribution flexibility. Standard communication interfaces include USB (HID) and RS‑232 (serial), plus a single expansion slot for an optional network management card to enable remote monitoring and automated shutdown sequencing.

The 5P2200RT is designed for 2U rackmount installation (3.4″ H × 17.4″ W × ~20.6″ D), making it suitable for standard 19″ cabinets in branch or enterprise racks, distributed closets, and edge compute environments where depth and rack space efficiency matter. A graphical LCD display provides real‑time status of load, battery condition, and alarm events directly at the device without requiring host software.

Battery management uses sealed lead‑acid (VRLA) chemistry with ABM technology (temperature‑compensated charging and advanced battery longevity algorithms). Batteries are user‑replaceable and hot‑swappable, delivering runtime adequate for bridging brief outages or coordinating orderly system shutdowns. Extended runtime via external battery modules is not supported on this 5P series; models from Eaton’s 5PX line are required for extended battery capacity.

In practice, this UPS is deployed to protect rack servers, SAN/NAS storage, PoE switches, and network appliances in small to medium data centers, branch offices, and distributed IT closets where short interruptions are common. It is not intended for core data center power protection requiring prolonged runtime, external battery expansion, or parallel UPS configurations.

Key Features

• 1950 VA / 1920 W line‑interactive UPS capacity
• Eight NEMA 5‑20R output receptacles
• True sine‑wave output with AVR
• Graphical LCD for load and battery metrics
• USB HID & RS‑232 communications, expansion slot