Vertiv Liebert GXT5 TAA UPS - 3000VA/2700W 120V Online 2U Rack/Tower UPS

The Vertiv Liebert GXT5 TAA UPS is a premium online uninterruptible power supply designed to safeguard your IT infrastructure with reliability and efficiency. With a robust capacity of 3000VA/2700W, this 2U rack/tower UPS solution is perfect for both centralized data centers and edge deployments, ensuring your critical devices stay protected even during power disturbances. Engineered for endurance, the GXT5 delivers clean, continuous power to servers, storage, networking gear, and other sensitive equipment so downtime doesn’t rewrite your operations. From small business server rooms to enterprise edge environments, this UPS is built to keep workloads running smoothly when the grid falters.

• Online double-conversion protection: The Liebert GXT5 operates in true online double-conversion topology, delivering clean, isolated power with seamless battery support. This design shields your IT loads from outages, voltage sags, surges, and frequency variations, maintaining a stable output that helps protect against data corruption and unexpected downtime. With instant transient response, your servers and networking gear stay online even during utility fluctuations.
• Versatile 2U rack/tower form factor: Designed for flexible deployment, the GXT5 fits neatly into a standard 19-inch rack or can stand on the floor as a tower. This adaptable form factor optimizes space in dense data centers and compact edge environments, making it easy to scale your power protection as your IT footprint grows.
• Hot-swappable battery modules for easy maintenance: When batteries begin to wear, you can replace them without powering down critical workloads. The hot-swappable battery modules enable maintenance with minimal disruption, preserving uptime while extending runtime as your needs evolve and allowing you to keep pace with expansion.
• Intelligent monitoring and management: The GXT5 provides USB connectivity for local monitoring and safe shutdown of attached equipment. For advanced remote management, an optional Network Management Card expands visibility to networked environments, enabling alerts, remote configuration, and SNMP-compatible monitoring so IT teams can respond quickly to events from anywhere.
• Energy efficiency and government-ready design: The TAA-compliant Liebert GXT5 supports efficient operation to lower operating costs and power waste. Its compact 2U footprint helps maximize data-center density while meeting procurement requirements for government and education sectors, delivering dependable protection without sacrificing space or budget constraints.

Technical Details of Vertiv Liebert GXT5 TAA UPS

• Capacity: 3000 VA / 2700 W
• Output voltage: 120 V
• Topology: Online (double-conversion) UPS
• Form factor: 2U rack/tower
• Protection features: Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), surge protection, and clean sine-wave output
• Battery: Replaceable, hot-swappable battery modules for easy maintenance
• Communications: USB for local monitoring; optional Network Management Card for remote access and alerts
• Management software compatibility: Supports common UPS management workflows via USB and compatible software solutions
• Compliance: TAA-compliant for government procurement

How to Install Vertiv Liebert GXT5 TAA UPS

Installing the Liebert GXT5 is straightforward and designed to minimize downtime while you set up reliable power protection for your IT ecosystem.

• Choose a suitable location that is cool, dry, and well-ventilated, with unobstructed airflow around the unit to prevent overheating.
• Install the UPS in a standard 19-inch rack or position it on a stable surface as a tower, ensuring secure mounting and level placement.
• Connect the UPS to a grounded AC outlet that matches the 120 V input specification, using the included power cord. Verify the input voltage and outlet type prior to connection.
• Distribute your IT loads across the UPS output, keeping total connected load within the 2700 W rating. Leave headroom to accommodate startup surges from connected equipment.
• Power on the unit and allow the batteries to initialize. Connect the USB cable to a management computer for local monitoring, or install the optional Network Management Card for remote visibility and alerting. Run a self-test to confirm proper operation and battery health.

Frequently asked questions

• What does 3000 VA / 2700 W mean for my setup? The VA rating represents apparent power, while the W rating represents real power. The GXT5 can support up to 2700 watts of continuous load, so plan your IT load to stay within that limit for reliable protection and adequate headroom for startup surges.
• Is the Liebert GXT5 compatible with my operating system? Yes. With USB connectivity for local monitoring and the option to add a Network Management Card, the unit integrates with standard UPS management workflows across major operating systems and virtualization environments.
• Can batteries be replaced without powering down? Yes. The GXT5 uses hot-swappable battery modules, enabling field replacement without interrupting critical workloads, which helps maintain uptime during maintenance windows.
• What does TAA compliance mean for my project? TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance ensures the product is eligible for procurement by U.S. federal, state, and local government entities, as well as some qualified educational institutions, making it a preferred choice for compliant deployments.
• What management options are available? The UPS supports USB-based local monitoring and can be extended with an optional Network Management Card for remote management, alarms, and event logging, giving IT teams visibility across sites and scales.