Eaton 9170+ Rackmount UPS 12–18 kVA

The Eaton 9170+ Rackmount UPS delivers scalable, modular power protection designed for mission-critical applications in data centers, enterprise IT rooms, and network cores. With a proven Powerware heritage, it provides advanced backup power and superior power quality management to shield sensitive equipment from outages, sags, and harmonic disturbances while maximizing uptime and operational efficiency. Built to fit modern rack environments, it supports scalable growth, high availability configurations, and seamless integration with enterprise monitoring systems, making it an ideal choice for organizations that demand reliability and performance under pressure.

• Scalability and power range: This unit is designed to adapt as your IT loads grow, offering a scalable output from 12 to 18 kVA. You can extend capacity without replacing the entire power protection solution, protecting investments as your data center evolves and workloads increase.
• Modular, redundant architecture: The UPS employs a modular design that supports hot-swappable power modules and batteries, enabling maintenance or upgrades without taking critical systems offline. In addition, parallel redundancy options (N+1) provide an extra layer of resilience for essential services and workloads.
• Advanced power quality management: It delivers clean, regulated output by mitigating voltage sags, surges, transients, and harmonic distortion. This ensures consistent performance for sensitive servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and network equipment, reducing unexpected downtime and component wear.
• Rack-optimized form factor with easy serviceability: Engineered for standard data center racks, the 9170+ offers straightforward installation and rapid maintenance access. Its modular components simplify service, shorten mean time to repair, and help keep your IT environment running smoothly.
• Comprehensive monitoring and integration: Equipped with rich management interfaces and software compatibility, the 9170+ integrates with existing IT monitoring stacks for proactive alerts and streamlined operations. Real-time health data, event logs, and remote control capabilities help IT teams act quickly during incidents and orchestrate routine maintenance with confidence.

Technical Details of Eaton 9170+ Rackmount UPS

• Power rating: 12–18 kVA scalable UPS designed for mid-range to larger enterprise workloads, with the ability to grow as requirements change.
• Architecture: Modular, rack-mountable design featuring hot-swappable power modules and batteries to minimize downtime and simplify maintenance.
• Redundancy: Supports N+1 parallel redundancy for high availability in critical environments, enabling maintenance without interrupting protected loads.
• Power quality features: Includes voltage regulation, transient suppression, and harmonic mitigation to deliver a stable output even under imperfect grid conditions.
• Battery and runtime options: Battery configurations are available to tailor runtime to specific load profiles and resilience targets; exact runtime depends on load and configuration.
• Management and integration: Compatible with standard UPS management interfaces and monitoring software to enable remote visibility, alerting, and integration with data center management workflows.

how to install Eaton 9170+ Rackmount UPS

• Prepare the rack space by ensuring adequate ventilation, rear clearance for cables and exhaust, and a solid mounting surface capable of supporting the UPS weight and dynamic loads.
• Mount the UPS chassis in the rack using the supplied rails and fasteners, aligning appropriately to allow easy access for maintenance and monitoring cables.
• Connect electrical feeds according to local electrical codes: wire the input power feed to the UPS and route the protected output to the intended loads, maintaining proper separation from nonessential circuits.
• Install or swap battery modules as needed to achieve your target runtime, ensuring secure connections and tidy cabling to avoid interference with fans or airflow.
• Configure management options: install any required network management cards or adapters, connect the unit to your management network, and set up SNMP, email alerts, or other monitoring tools in accordance with your IT policies.
• Power on and validate: run the UPS self-test, verify status indicators, confirm alarms are correctly routed to your monitoring system, and perform a controlled load test to ensure protection operates as expected.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What applications is the Eaton 9170+ Rackmount UPS best suited for?
  A: It is designed for data centers, server rooms, and other mission-critical environments requiring scalable, high-availability power protection in the 12–18 kVA range, with room to grow as IT needs expand.
• Q: Can multiple units be run in parallel for greater redundancy?
  A: Yes, the modular architecture supports parallel redundancy (N+1), enabling higher availability and graceful maintenance without interrupting protected workloads.
• Q: Are the power modules and batteries hot-swappable?
  A: The design supports hot-swapping of power modules and batteries, allowing maintenance to proceed without shutting down connected equipment when properly configured.
• Q: What management options are available?
  A: The UPS provides standard management interfaces and software for remote monitoring, alerting, and integration with existing IT operations and data center management systems.
• Q: How do I estimate runtime for my loads?
  A: Runtime depends on the total load, battery configuration, and the efficiency of the system under current conditions; consult the product’s runtime charts and battery options for precise planning guidance.