Schneider Electric has launched a lithium-ion version of its small rack-mounted UPS systems supporting European (230V) as well as US (120V) supplies.

The short-depth Smart UPS systems from Schneider's APC business are designed to fit in small cabinets such as the company's recently launched 6U wall-mounted enclosure. The 120V version of the products was launched in the US late in 2019. As a line-interactive version, this is a more flexible and affordable option for Edge applications, said the Schneider.announcement.

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“Placing critical applications at the network edge presents IT operators with significant new challenges including management of equipment in locations that aren’t optimized for IT and lack on-site support,” said Rob McKernan, SVP secure power division, Europe.

The new versions make lithium-ion battery back-up technology more economic for Edge applications; the units are one to three rack units (1U-3U) high and can meet space and weight limitations as Li-ion batteries are smaller and lighter than alternatives.

Models include 500, 750, 1000 and 1500VA models, available in 1U - 3U rackmount, as well as tower or wall mount designs. Like all Schneider products, they are cloud-enabled and "EcoStruxure Ready" (manageable by Schneider's EcoStruxure).

The new units have a five-year warranty and will be available during Q1 2020.

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