Eaton 5PX Gen 3 3000VA UPS

Name: Eaton 5PX Gen 3 3000VA UPS
Brand: Eaton
SKU: 5PX3000IRT2U

Brand: Eaton | Category: UPS & Power Protection

SKU: 5PX3000IRT2U | Part #: 5PX3000IRT2U | MPN: 5PX3000IRT2U

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About the Eaton 5PX Gen 3 3000VA UPS

The Eaton 5PX Gen 3 3000VA UPS (part number 5PX3000IRT2U) delivers true sine wave output across 8 × IEC 320 C13 and 1 × IEC 320 C19 receptacles, supporting a wide input voltage range of 160–286 V AC without battery intervention. This 3000 W line-interactive unit operates at auto-sensing 50/60 Hz frequencies, making it ideal for global enterprise deployments across unstable power grids. Network engineers and IT infrastructure teams favour Eaton products for their proven reliability in mission-critical environments.

Built as a 2U rack/tower convertible form factor, the 5PX Gen 3 combines compact deployment flexibility with enterprise-grade battery management. Eaton's Advanced Battery Management (ABM) system uses three-stage intelligent charging to extend sealed lead-acid battery lifespan, while hot-swap capability eliminates downtime during maintenance. USB and RS-232 serial interfaces enable direct integration, with an optional Gigabit Network-M2 card slot for remote monitoring. Operating temperatures from 0–40 °C and acoustic output of just 45 dBA make this UPS suitable for server rooms, data closets, and network distribution hubs. Energy Saver mode achieves up to 99% efficiency, reducing operational costs across extended uptime windows.

Typical Enterprise Deployment Scenarios

Mid-tier virtualization clusters requiring coordinated power failover across multiple compute nodes
Financial trading floors and telecommunications exchanges where voltage sags trigger equipment resets
Regional office server rooms in the Middle East and South Asia with unstable utility supplies
Networked storage and backup appliances needing uninterrupted power during grid transitions
Branch office network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, and wireless access points

Technical Specifications

Brand	Eaton
Category	UPS & Power Protection
SKU	5PX3000IRT2U
Part Number	5PX3000IRT2U
Condition	New
Manufacturer Part Number	5PX3000IRT2U
UPS Topology	Line-interactive
Output Waveform	True sine wave
Capacity (VA)	3000 VA
Capacity (Watts)	3000 W
Output Power Factor	1.0
Form Factor	2U rack / tower convertible
Input Voltage Range	160–286 V AC (without battery intervention)
Input Frequency	50/60 Hz (auto-sensing)
Output Voltage	230 V AC
Output Receptacles	8 × IEC 320 C13, 1 × IEC 320 C19
Battery Type	Sealed lead-acid (maintenance-free)
Battery Management	Eaton ABM (Advanced Battery Management) — three-stage charging
Hot-Swap Battery	Yes
Communication Interfaces	USB, RS-232 serial; expansion slot for network management card
Network Management	Compatible with Eaton Gigabit Network-M2 card (optional)
Operating Temperature	0–40 °C
Audible Noise	45 dBA at 1 metre
Efficiency	Up to 99% in Energy Saver mode
Certifications	Energy Star, CE, RoHS
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 630 × 86 mm (2U)
Weight	Approximately 27.2 kg

Frequently Asked Questions about Eaton 5PX Gen 3 3000VA UPS

How long will this UPS run my load?

Runtime is load-dependent. Most enterprise UPS at 50% load deliver 8-12 minutes battery on standard internal batteries. Add external battery packs (XL / RBC modules) to extend to 30-60 minutes if you need ride-through past short utility blips.

Can it integrate with VMware vCenter / Veeam for graceful shutdown?

Yes — we ship the SNMP / Network Management Card (NMC) alongside the UPS, plus shutdown agents that integrate with VMware PowerChute, Veeam, NetApp ONTAP, and standard SNMP traps for orchestration platforms.