MGE Reduces the Entry Cost To Scalable Power Protection

MGE UPS Systems has launched the first building block of its Pulsar MX Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system that is scaleable from 5kVA to 20kVA. This new system provides network administrators and facility managers an economical and flexible solution to protecting their growing networks. The new Pulsar MX 5000 RT UPS features .9 power factor delivering 4,500 watts of power, built-in redundancy capabilities, hot swappable batteries and power modules, along with integrated output receptacles for true plug-and-play functionality.

Designed to deliver the highest level of protection for 20 to 110 servers, the online double-conversion Pulsar MX UPS uses modular redundant architecture that can easily scale power and runtime as demand increases or when users require higher levels of availability. Using only 3U (5.25 inch high) for the combination of power and battery sub-modules, users can configure the new units as freestanding tower or rack-mounted systems.

When connected in parallel within the Pulsar Frame modular chassis (to be introduced in the Fall of '06), the Pulsar MX sub-modules can be readily scaled to 10, 15 (with redundancy) or 20kVA power levels; without disrupting connected equipment; all within the Pulsar's compact 16U frame. For the first time, the same power and battery sub-modules can be used for both the standalone UPS and the modular chassis, which significantly reduces the entry cost to scalability for the end user. Through this innovative approach, the user can decide to acquire a cost-competitive Pulsar MX 5000 RT, and then migrate later to a fully scalable, redundant solution using the Pulsar Frame while still using the original power and battery sub-modules of the original 5kVA standalone UPS.

With built-in network manageability, the Pulsar MX systems are designed for protecting high-performance workstations and servers in operation-critical server and network rooms. The 5kVA unit features front access hot-swappable battery and power sub-modules, auto battery-test, multilingual LCD display and intuitive power management software. For extended backup time, users can add external battery modules to achieve up to two hours of runtime. To help preserve battery life, the Pulsar MX 5000 RT units accept wide input voltage and frequency ranges to avoid using the batteries unnecessarily. Standard internal bypass assures added reliability by supplying utility power to connected equipment in the event of a UPS fault.

The Pulsar MX 5000 RT model includes USB and serial ports for communication with included power management and supervision software for current Windows operating systems as well as several versions of UNIX, Linux, Macintosh, Novell and legacy Windows OS. In addition, the UPS is compatible with MGE's sophisticated Enterprise Power Management software and Network Shutdown Module for monitoring UPSs across the network.

Available now, pricing starts at $3,935.