FSP CHAMP 2K RACK - IEC online UPS, rack-mount, IEC outputs

An online UPS converts the mains AC to DC and then back into clean AC. Connected devices always draw their power from the inverter rather than directly from the grid. When the mains fails, power continues from the batteries without a break, because nothing has to switch over. For the same reason, mains interference and voltage swings never reach your equipment.

The word RACK in the model name means the UPS is designed for installation in a server cabinet, alongside the servers and network gear it protects. The height in rack units and the depth are not given in the manufacturer data, so check the free space in your rack and whether rails are included before installation.

The IEC in the model name refers to the output type: devices connect with IEC plugs, the kind used on power cords for servers, storage systems and network gear. The number of outputs is not listed in the manufacturer data. A device with a standard Schuko plug needs an adapter cable.

An online UPS runs continuously, so it needs good airflow: leave free space in front and behind and keep it away from heat sources. A heavy unit with batteries belongs in the lower part of the rack to keep the centre of gravity low. Plug the UPS straight into a wall socket.

Company server rooms and network racks where servers and storage must not suffer even a momentary power interruption; sites with an unreliable power grid; and IT administrators who prefer a rack UPS with IEC outputs, since the equipment in the rack already uses IEC power cords.