The network manufacturer UniFi has introduced two new uninterruptible power supplies (UPS): the UniFi UPS Tower and the UniFi UPS 2U. Both models are designed to provide businesses and IT professionals with a reliable power supply for network and IT devices and are now available in Germany.
UniFi UPS Tower – compact desktop solution
The UniFi UPS Tower is primarily aimed at smaller office environments and home networks. With a capacity of 1,000 VA/600 W, the tower UPS offers 10 connections, including five with battery backup. The UPS has a hot-swappable battery with 108 Wh, which provides around seven minutes of runtime at half load of 300 W. At full load, the runtime is around 2 minutes.
The device is line-interactive and offers protection against power surges. The UPS is managed via Ethernet and supports both the UniFi Alarm Manager and NUT support for third-party devices. With a compact desktop form factor (288 x 99 x 280.5 mm), it weighs 7.85 kg and is made of robust polycarbonate.
UniFi UPS 2U – Rackmount for professional IT environments
UniFi has introduced the UPS 2U for server rooms and rack installations. With an output of 1.5 kVA/1,000 W, eight connections and a field-replaceable battery, it is designed for larger IT installations. At half load of 500 W, the battery provides around eight minutes of runtime. At full load, it takes around 2.3 minutes.
The 2U UPS is also line-interactive, supports Ethernet management, the UniFi Alarm Manager and NUT for third-party devices. With a weight of 13.7 kg and galvanized steel housing, it offers a robust rackmount design (442.4 x 300 x 87.4 mm).
Technical highlights
Both models offer:
- AC input voltage: 170-280 V
- Simulated sine wave in battery mode
- Protection against overload and short circuit
- LED displays for status and battery charge
- Operation at altitudes of up to 3,000 m and temperatures of 0-40 °C
Comparison with other solutions
Compared to competitor products such as the CyberPower Office Rack OR1500ERM1U, which offers similar rack UPSs with 1.5 kVA/900 W output, the UniFi models score points above all thanks to their integration into the UniFi ecosystem and management via Ethernet. This enables centralized monitoring and alarming for network administrators.
The tower variant is a space-saving desktop solution, while the 2U variant supports professional rackmount installations. Both models are particularly suitable for companies that rely on continuous network availability and simple integration into existing UniFi systems.
The new UniFi UPSs are now available in Germany.
