Double-boost automatic voltage regulation (AVR) corrects both low and high mains voltage, so the UPS does not have to switch to battery at every fluctuation. That keeps the battery charged for an actual outage and reduces wear on it. Over- and undervoltage protection is built in as well. Output voltage stays within 220–240 V, and the UPS works on both 50 Hz and 60 Hz mains.
All six outlets are IEC C13, the same type found on PC power supply cords and many monitor cables. A desktop PC, monitor, NAS or router plugs straight into the UPS. A device with a household Schuko plug needs an adapter cable with a C14 plug and a Schuko socket. When sizing the load, plan around 1200 W: add up the actual wattage of your devices and leave headroom.
Connected over USB, the 5E Gen2 integrates automatically with the power management of Windows, macOS and Linux. If an outage lasts longer than the battery, the computer is notified and shuts down cleanly without losing open files or data. Eaton UPS Companion software also lets you analyse energy use and change UPS settings right from the computer.
The battery is kept charged at all times, even when the UPS is switched off, so it is full when you need it. An automatic test checks its condition regularly, and an audible alarm tells you when it is time for a replacement. Cold start lets you switch the UPS on without mains power, and after a full battery discharge the UPS restarts by itself once mains returns.
The tower is 133 mm wide, 180 mm deep and 330 mm tall and weighs 9.8 kg, so it fits under a desk or on a shelf next to the computer. It is operated with buttons, the manufacturer lists a noise level of 25 dB, and the operating temperature range is 0–40 °C. The unit complies with EN IEC 62040-1, EN 62040-2 and IEC 62040-3 and carries CE and UKCA marking.
Home offices and small businesses where a desktop PC, monitor, router and NAS need to ride out a short outage. Users who want the computer to shut itself down cleanly when the power goes. And anyone looking for an easy-to-manage UPS without a rack, with a battery that is always charged and a unit that keeps an eye on its own condition.
| Brand | EATON |
|---|---|
| Form factor | Tower |
| Product colour | Black |
| Cold start | Yes |
| Auto-restart | Yes |
| UPS topology | Line-Interactive |
| AC outlet types | C13 coupler |
| Audible alarm(s) | Yes |
| AC outlets quantity | 6 |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| EAN | 3553340704376 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Control type | Buttons |
|---|
| Power source type | AC |
|---|---|
| Output power | 1200 |
| Input frequency | 50/60 |
| Output power capacity | 2.2 |
| Automatic battery test | Yes |
| Power protection features | Over voltage/Under voltage |
| Input operation voltage (max) | 240 |
| Input operation voltage (min) | 220 |
| Output operation voltage (max) | 240 |
| Output operation voltage (min) | 220 |
| Noise level | 25 dB |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 – 40 °C |
| Audible alarm modes | Battery replacement |
| Width | 133 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 180 mm |
| Height | 330 mm |
| Weight | 9.8 kg |
The manufacturer does not specify a runtime. It depends on the load: the lower the draw compared with 1200 W, the longer the UPS powers your equipment.
Yes. Over USB the UPS integrates with Windows, macOS and Linux power management, and the computer shuts down cleanly before the battery runs out.
The outlets are IEC C13. A device with a Schuko plug needs an adapter cable with a C14 plug at one end and a Schuko socket at the other.
The manufacturer lists a noise level of 25 dB, which suits a home workspace as well.
Cold start lets you switch the UPS on when there is no mains power, so equipment can be started from the battery.
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