Eaton 5SC 1500iR - UPS (rack-mountable) - AC 220/230/240 V - 1050 Watt - 1500 VA - 1-phase - 9 Ah - RS-232, USB - output connectors: 8 - 2U - black

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

The Eaton 5SC 1500iR is a sensible rack UPS if you’ve got a small server, NAS, network gear, and a couple of switches that you can’t afford to lose when the lights flicker. The “iR” model is aimed at proper rack deployments, and the fact you get both USB and RS-232 plus network-style manageability (at least for local monitoring/control) makes it more practical than the bargain-basement UPS units that leave you guessing. At £794 ex-VAT, though, it’s not “impulse buy” money—you’re paying for something that’s usually reliable, supports sensible uptime planning, and won’t feel like it’s cutting corners.

Who should buy: UK businesses with a 19” rack where you want orderly shutdown and protection for critical-but-not-massive loads (think a small VMware/Proxmox host, storage, or comms stack). Who should not: if your priority is maximum runtime per pound, or you’re running closer to the UPS’s comfort ceiling, you’ll likely be disappointed once the batteries get tested under real load. Also worth flagging: check the actual power draw you expect—1500 VA class sounds comforting, but the usable runtime is what matters, and that’s where buyers sometimes get caught out. If you size it correctly and want a rack-friendly UPS from a brand that techs actually trust, it’s a good buy; if you just want cheap protection for non-critical kit, you can probably do better elsewhere.