COLUMBUS, Ohio — Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, expanded its portfolio of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems with lithium-ion battery options through extensions to the120-V Liebert® PSI5 lithium-ion line-interactive UPS family. A new 2200VA rack/tower model and 1500VA lithium-ion line-interactive mini-tower configuration join the existing 1500VA and 3000VA rack/tower models. Targeted for edge and distributed IT applications, Liebert PSI5 lithium-ion models are available to order in the U.S. and Canada through local Vertiv sales offices and value added resellers.
In comparison to valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries, lithium-ion battery life is up to two to three times longer, they are rated to function at higher temperatures, are smaller, lighter, and deliver longer runtimes. The Liebert PSI5 Lithium-ion family will provide approximately 7-9 minutes of battery backup at full load compared to an estimated 3-5 minutes for a standard UPS with VRLA batteries.