Eaton Corp. Announces New UPS For Data Center And IT Applications
Eaton Corp. announced the availability of the Powerware® BladeUPS,™ an energy efficient, rack-based uninterruptible power system (UPS) designed and optimized for today's high-powered blade servers and high-density computing environments. The Powerware BladeUPS is a new three-phase system that delivers energy efficiency, scalability and flexibility.
The Powerware BladeUPS is intended to help lower IT and facility managers' energy costs while delivering the most scalable and flexible power protection architecture for data centers and IT environments. With 12kW in only a 6U form factor, the Powerware BladeUPS is claimed to have twice the power density of any comparable product in the marketplace. The UPS features a scalable design for simple reconfiguration of power systems to meet changing demands in the data center.
The Powerware BladeUPS is well-suited for accommodating new technologies like 1U, 2U and blade server deployments. Users can expand a Powerware BladeUPS implementation from 12kW to 60kW in a single 19-inch enclosure by plugging in additional parallel Powerware BladeUPS modules. When configured as a system, the UPS modules behave as one with management and monitoring functionality delivered via a standard SNMP/Web connection.
As part of Eaton's complete line of Powerware-branded, rack-based solutions, the company offers a diverse range of cabinet enclosures and accessories designed for network, telecom and server applications. The Powerware cabinets are suitable for high-density, space-constrained data centers and feature a welded frame design to deliver superior strength and rigidity, eliminating the need for horizontal or vertical stability members. Unlike other enclosures in the market, the entire Powerware enclosure has an open frame to facilitate optimal power and data cable management.
Powerware rack-based solutions also include a complete line of accessories including power distribution units made specifically for the enclosures. Most enclosure accessories, ranging from fans, shelves, cable management tools and blanking panels are tool free in order to reduce installation time and costs. Remote monitoring equipment is also available for continuously monitoring environmental conditions within the rack, providing an added level of security for critical assets.
