Eaton 5PX3000RTG2 - Rack/Tower UPS 3000 VA 3000 W
Overview
The Eaton 5PX3000RTG2 is a line-interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) engineered to deliver conditioned 120 V AC power and short-duration battery backup for high-demand IT infrastructure in rack and edge environments. It is specified and deployed by infrastructure engineers and network architects to maintain continuity under utility outages, brownouts, and voltage transients for servers, switches, firewalls, and storage equipment in intermediate distribution frames (IDFs), network closets, branch racks, and edge compute cabinets. Specifications below are verified from official Eaton documentation and cross-checked authorized sources.
Rated at 3000 VA / 3000 W, the 5PX3000RTG2 provides pure sine-wave, line-interactive output and integrates into 120 V North American power ecosystems through a NEMA L5-30P input and a mix of (1) NEMA L5-30R and (6) NEMA 5-20R output receptacles. Its design conditions mains voltage to reduce supply disturbances before switching to battery support when thresholds are exceeded.
Mechanically, the UPS comes in a 2U rack/tower convertible chassis with included rack rails and tower pedestal feet, enabling installation in standard 19-inch rack frames or standalone placement in closets or edge spaces where vertical density is a priority. A 10 ft input cord enables connection to appropriate branch circuits without requiring external transformers or adapters for typical rack deployments.
For management and monitoring, the unit includes a graphical LCD display and an optional pre-installed Gigabit Network card (Network-M3) that enables remote diagnostics, event alerts, and integration with centralized power management platforms such as Eaton Brightlayer Data Centers suite. Advanced Battery Management (ABM) extends battery service life and provides advanced warnings for replacement. The model supports up to four external battery modules (EBMs) to extend runtime when additional hold-up times are required.
Practical deployment example: In a mid-size branch office rack feeding multiple PoE switches, firewalls, and a virtualized host, the 5PX3000RTG2 conditions incoming power and sustains operation long enough to initiate orderly shutdowns or complete generator transfer sequences during brief outages. Not suited for deployment in 208/230 V mains ecosystems without step-down transformers, extremely high-density server racks beyond the 3000 W load envelope, or applications demanding runtime beyond practical limits with the supported internal plus external battery modules.
Key Features
- Line-interactive UPS with 3000 VA / 3000 W output capacity
- Mixed outlets: 1 × NEMA L5-30R, 6 × NEMA 5-20R
- Rack/tower convertible 2U form factor with rails & feet
- LCD graphical display; Gigabit network card optional
- ABM battery tech; support for up to 4 external EBMs
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | Eaton |
| Part Number | 5PX3000RTG2 |
| Product Type | Rack/Tower line-interactive UPS |
| Output Capacity | 3000 VA / 3000 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive |
| Input Connection | NEMA L5-30P (10 ft cord) |
| Input Nominal Voltage | 120 V |
| Input Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Input Power Factor | ~1 |
| Output Voltage Nominal | 120 V |
| Output Receptacles | 1 × NEMA L5-30R, 6 × NEMA 5-20R |
| Communications | USB (HID), RS-232; LCD graphical display |
| Network Management | Optional Gigabit Network Card (Network-M3) |
| Battery Type | Sealed lead-acid, user-replaceable |
| Battery Management | ABM 3-stage charging |
| Extended Battery Capability | Supports up to 4 external battery modules (EBMs) |
| Form Factor / Rack Size | 2U, 19″ rack/tower convertible |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | ~3.4″ × 17.2″ × 23.7″ (~86 × 437 × 603 mm) |
| Weight | ~74.5 lb (~33.8 kg) |
| Efficiency at Max Load | ~98 % |
| Certifications | cULus, ENERGY STAR, IEC 62040-1 |
| Warranty | 3 yrs electronics & batteries w/ registration |
