Emerson Network Power Extends Liebert GXT3 Line
New UPS systems are designed to pack higher levels of power into smaller spaces.
Increased demand for rack-backed computing capacity is stretching the limits of existing data center space for SMBs. Emerson Network Power seeks to address some of these limitations with its latest Liebert GXT3 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system.
The new UPS systems extend the existing Liebert GXT3 product line, enabling IT managers to pack higher levels of power into smaller spaces.
“Particularly in smaller data centers or network closets, space is at a premium,” says Charles O’Donnell, Liebert AC Power’s vice president of engineering. “The Liebert GXT3 optimizes space with an extremely small cabinet for the provided kVA. The high output power factors of .8 for 5-6kVA models and .9 for 8-10kVA–as well as a wide voltage window–support the critical load and extend system availability.”
The new UPS system comes in 5-10kVA models. These products represent an online, double-conversion UPS.
The Liebert GXT3 can be installed in a rack or tower configuration, with a rotating LED display panel that adjusts accordingly. The Liebert UPS features replaceable, hot-swappable internal batteries that provide four or more minutes of runtime at full load, with higher backup time available at typical loading conditions.
The 5kVA and 6kVA models require 4U of space, and the 8kVA and 10kVA models require 6U of space. An optional battery cabinet (adding 2U to 4U of rack space) provides additional runtime via the plug-and-play connections on the rear panel of the UPS.
Liebert GXT3 provides simple network management protocol (SNMP) for ongoing Web-based monitoring and control of the system. A Windows-based configuration program enables operating parameters to be adjusted and tests to be scheduled. Built-in USB communications, for use with Liebert MultiLink, enable UPS and server communications monitoring. Built-in closure signals provide automatic notification of operating systems such as low battery or battery mode shutdown.
