Eaton 5S700LCD - 700 VA Line-Interactive UPS
Overview
The Eaton 5S700LCD is a compact line-interactive UPS providing short-duration backup power and voltage conditioning for critical devices. It is deployed by IT operations, facilities engineers, and system administrators in environments where orderly shutdown during power loss and protection against voltage anomalies are required. This model addresses the risk of data loss or equipment damage due to momentary outages, sags, and swells common in small IT closets, branch offices, or edge racks.
Rated at 700 VA / 420 W, the unit supplies battery-supported power to connected systems up to its capacity. It uses internal sealed lead-acid batteries and provides eight NEMA 5-15R output receptacles to distribute protected power and allow graceful power transition when mains fail.
The 5S700LCD is a tower form factor UPS designed for free-standing deployment under desks, on equipment shelves, or within small server racks. Its line-interactive topology regulates voltage deviations without switching to battery on minor fluctuations, reducing wear on the battery system while maintaining power quality for sensitive electronics.
Integration includes a USB HID communications port and an LCD status display, enabling system monitoring and automated safe shutdown sequences via Eaton's UPS Companion software. The user interface provides real-time feedback on load percentage, battery status, and runtime, aiding operational visibility.
In practice, this UPS is used to protect endpoints such as single rack servers, network switches, workstations, and storage appliances where short backup intervals suffice to complete transactions or initiate orderly shutdowns. It is not intended to sustain long outages but ensures controlled power management until auxiliary sources or shutdown procedures engage.
This model should not be used as the primary power source for high-density compute clusters, large servers, or environments with frequent extended outages. Its internal battery capacity and design limit runtime; larger UPS systems or external battery modules are required for extended availability.
Key Features
- 700 VA / 420 W line-interactive UPS topology
- (8) NEMA 5-15R battery-supported outlets
- USB HID port for monitoring & shutdown
- Integrated LCD for load/battery status
- Tower form factor with surge protection
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | Eaton |
| Part Number | 5S700LCD |
| Product Type | Line-Interactive UPS |
| VA Rating | 700 VA |
| Wattage | 420 W |
| Output Topology | Line-Interactive |
| Output Voltage Nominal | 100/120/127 V |
| Output Receptacles | (8) NEMA 5-15R |
| Input Connection | NEMA 5-15P, 6 ft cord |
| Input Voltage Range | 93-138 Vac |
| Input Frequency Range | 46-70 Hz (50 Hz); 57-70 Hz (60 Hz) |
| Battery Type | Sealed Lead-Acid |
| Communications | USB HID port (cable included) |
| User Interface | LCD status display |
| Form Factor | Tower free-standing |
| Height | 9.8 in |
| Width | 3.4 in |
| Depth | 10.2 in |
| Weight | 13.1 lb |
| Operating Temp | 0 °C to 35 °C |
| Noise Level | <25 dB @ 1 m |
| Efficiency | ~95% at full load |
