Eaton 5PX G2 - Netpack - UPS (rack-mountable / external) - AC 200/208/220/230/240 V - 3000 Watt - 3000 VA - 1-phase - 9 Ah - Ethernet 10/100/1000, RS-232, USB - output connectors: 10 - 2U - black, silver

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

The Eaton 5PX G2 (rack-mounted, 3kVA class) is the kind of UPS I’d recommend when you want something genuinely “set and forget” for a small rack: a couple of servers, network gear, a light NAS build, maybe VoIP. £2105 ex-VAT is not cheap, but you’re paying for reliability, solid manageability, and the sort of monitoring/control that actually helps during incidents—especially with the Ethernet connectivity. If you’ve got a 19-inch cabinet and care about orderly shutdowns and visibility (rather than just “it beeps and keeps lights on”), this sits in a sensible place.

Why you might *not* buy it: if your main goal is pure runtime on a budget, there are cheaper UPS units that can look more attractive on paper, and you can end up paying extra for features you won’t use. Also, if your load is very dynamic or you’re not sure what you’re protecting, you want to confirm compatibility and expected runtime—3kVA can still be overkill for a small admin rack, or underwhelming if you’re trying to hold up more than you think. Overall: buy it if you value dependable rack UPS + monitoring, and you’ve matched it to a realistic load. If you just need basic backup for a single device, spend that money elsewhere.