Vertiv Liebert GXT5 1000VA 2U Online UPS

Brand: Vertiv | Category: UPS & Power Protection

SKU: GXT5-1000IRT2UXL | Part #: GXT5-1000IRT2UXL | MPN: GXT5-1000IRT2UXL

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Rack-mounted power protection in dense server environments demands more than nominal capacity and basic redundancy. The Vertiv Liebert GXT5 1000VA 2U Online UPS, model GXT5-1000IRT2UXL, is purpose-built for environments where infrastructure monitoring and remote intervention are non-negotiable. A typical data centre operations team—whether managing a small colocation footprint, hybrid cloud infrastructure, or edge deployment—cannot afford to treat UPS status as a black box. This unit bridges that gap by combining genuine online double-conversion topology with the communication interfaces and management extensibility that modern server rooms expect.

The Vertiv Liebert GXT5 line has matured into a reliable workhorse across thousands of enterprise and colocation deployments in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. At 900 watts continuous output (1000VA capacity), the GXT5-1000IRT2UXL occupies a specific but high-demand niche: single-rack protection for mid-tier server clusters, network appliances, storage controllers, and AI inference pods that cannot tolerate mains failure. The double-conversion architecture ensures zero transfer time to battery; incoming AC is immediately converted to DC to charge the sealed lead-acid battery bank, then reconverted to clean, regulated AC output. This topology eliminates the brief voltage spike or frequency disturbance that transfer-mode UPS systems introduce during switchover—a detail that matters when protecting solid-state storage controllers or high-frequency trading appliances with tight timing tolerances. Output voltage remains 120V AC at 50 or 60 Hz, synchronized to input frequency or free-running during battery operation, with a power factor of 0.9 and eight NEMA 5-15R receptacles distributed across the front and rear of the chassis.

What sets the GXT5-1000IRT2UXL apart in routine operation is its communication architecture. USB and RS-232 connections come standard, but the unit's Liebert IntelliSlot architecture allows insertion of an optional network management card—enabling SNMP monitoring, Modbus polling, or proprietary NMC (Network Management Card) integration into existing NOC dashboards. For infrastructure teams managing hundreds or thousands of endpoints, this is the difference between reactive firefighting and proactive capacity planning. A sysadmin can script graceful shutdown sequences for protected servers when battery runtime falls below a threshold, log power events to a central SIEM, and trigger alerts before a battery replacement interval arrives. The LCD panel on the unit itself provides real-time display of load percentage, battery state, input and output voltage, and alarm conditions—useful for quick visual checks, but the remote management interface is where operational intelligence lives. The unit's firmware supports auto-sensing of input frequency (50 or 60 Hz) and maintains synchronization to minimize harmonic distortion on the output, a detail appreciated by teams running sensitive measurement or industrial control equipment in the same rack.

Deployment flexibility is baked into the Vertiv Liebert GXT5 design. The 2U form factor consumes minimal rack depth—a constraint in colocation cages and AI lab clusters where every U carries revenue or compute density. Operating temperature range spans 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), accommodating everything from climate-controlled data centre floors to rough-edge edge sites with less-than-ideal environmental controls. Audible noise levels sit around 45 dBA at one meter, low enough that an adjacent server rack will not dominate ambient sound. The battery is sealed lead-acid (VRLA), maintenance-free, and predictably sized for typical runtime requirements—three to ten minutes at full load depending on actual deployment, which in practice means enough time for graceful shutdown or transition to generator power. Standards compliance includes UL 1778 and FCC Part 15 Class A certification, removing regulatory friction for North American and many international deployments. The part number GXT5-1000IRT2UXL appears on purchase orders, spare-parts inventories, and support contracts across hundreds of customer sites; spares availability and vendor familiarity reduce lead time when a unit eventually needs replacement or upgrade.

The Vertiv brand has invested decades in the thermal and power infrastructure space, and the Liebert GXT5 line reflects that institutional focus. Each unit undergoes factory testing under load, and the sealed lead-acid batteries are matched to the inverter and charger circuitry to avoid premature aging or capacity loss. In mixed-vendor environments—where a rack might hold Dell servers, Cisco switches, NetApp storage, and open-source monitoring stacks—the GXT5-1000IRT2UXL integrates without firmware friction. Network engineers, storage architects, and AI infrastructure teams all encounter these units during capacity planning, and the consistency of Vertiv's interface and power delivery across product lines reduces training overhead for teams managing multiple UPS units across different facilities.

Performance Specifications and Interface Capability

• 1000VA / 900W online double-conversion UPS with zero transfer time to battery; immediate AC-DC-AC conversion ensures protected loads experience no mains disturbance
• Standard USB and RS-232 communication with optional Liebert IntelliSlot for SNMP, Modbus, or proprietary NMC integration into centralized monitoring and alerting systems
• 120V AC input and output with auto-sensing 50/60 Hz frequency support; output power factor 0.9 and eight NEMA 5-15R receptacles for flexible load distribution
• 2U rackmount form factor with minimal footprint impact; sealed lead-acid maintenance-free battery minimizes operational overhead and extends deployment intervals
• Operating range 0°C to 95% RH non-condensing; audible noise approximately 45 dBA ensures compatibility with shared colocation environments and office-adjacent server rooms
• UL 1778 and FCC Part 15 Class A certification; LCD status panel provides real-time visibility of load, battery state, voltage, and alarms

Omnixon Global is the authorized distributor for Vertiv power protection equipment across the GCC, Asia, and into Europe. We maintain stock of the GXT5-1000IRT2UXL and related Liebert products for immediate shipment to data centres, colocation operators, and enterprise infrastructure teams across the region. Whether you require a single unit for a proof-of-concept or volume deployment across multiple facilities, our technical team can assist with specification review, configuration guidance, and post-sale support. Contact us with an RFQ to discuss your power protection requirements and lead times.