Eaton 5PX G2 - UPS (rack-mountable / external) - AC 150 - 294 V - 1500 Watt - 1500 VA - 1-phase - 9 Ah - RS-232, USB, Ethernet 10/100/1000 - output connectors: 8 - 2U - black, silver

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

The Eaton 5PX G2 is a solid “proper UPS” choice if you want something that’s more than just a battery box — especially in a rack where clean power and sensible monitoring matter. You’re paying £857.62 ex‑VAT for a 2U unit that’s built to handle typical business loads without drama, and the built-in connectivity (network plus local management) makes it genuinely useful for estates where IT needs visibility, not just beeps. In day-to-day terms, it’s a good fit for small-to-mid server rooms, networking closets, and critical peripherals where uptime during short outages or ugly mains events is non-negotiable.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it purely on “W/VA numbers.” Make sure the battery runtime and load fit your use-case — if you’re running lots of real power, the runtime will be the thing that decides whether it’s money well spent or just expensive insurance. Also, if you’ve only got a single device you’re protecting (or you don’t care about remote alerts), there are often better-value UPS options with simpler management. For the right buyer — someone who wants reliable rack protection and real monitoring over USB/RS‑232/Ethernet — this Eaton is the sensible, low-regret option.