Eaton

Power Protection and Rack Infrastructure Built for Always-On Environments

Eaton manufactures the UPS systems, power distribution units, surge protectors, rack enclosures, and structured cabling that data centers and IT departments rely on to keep critical equipment running through outages, surges, and brownouts. The catalog spans line-interactive and online double-conversion UPS units from desktop towers to high-density rack-mount configurations, metered and switched PDUs, and a full range of Tripp Lite branded cables for network, A/V, and data transfer applications. With over a century of power engineering behind every product, Eaton delivers the reliability that makes it the standard in hospitals, financial institutions, government networks, and colocation facilities worldwide.

Eaton for Every Environment

• Server rooms and data centers — online double-conversion UPS models like the Eaton 9PX and 9SX provide zero-transfer-time power protection for mission-critical servers, storage arrays, and core networking equipment
• Network closets and edge deployments — compact rack-mount UPS units and basic PDUs fit into shallow-depth enclosures at branch offices, retail locations, and telecom shelters where space is limited
• Office desks and workstations — tower UPS models, surge protectors, and power strips protect workstations, monitors, and point-of-sale terminals from power spikes and brief outages
• Structured cabling installations — Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a network cables alongside HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB cables provide complete low-voltage infrastructure for new construction and retrofits
• Rack buildouts and cable management — enclosed cabinets, open-frame racks, and wall-mount enclosures paired with metered PDUs give installers a single-vendor foundation for organized, scalable deployments

How to Choose the Right Eaton Power Solution

Eaton's power protection lineup covers a wide range of topologies, form factors, and management capabilities. Matching the right UPS or PDU to your environment starts with understanding three key decisions that affect uptime, efficiency, and total cost of ownership.

UPS Topology: Line-Interactive vs. Online Double-Conversion

Line-interactive models like the Eaton 5P and 5PX correct minor voltage fluctuations using an autotransformer and switch to battery during outages, making them efficient and cost-effective for workstations, network switches, and single-server deployments. Online double-conversion models like the 9PX and 9SX continuously regenerate clean power through an inverter, delivering zero-transfer-time protection that sensitive equipment such as virtualization hosts, SAN controllers, and VoIP gateways requires. Choosing between them comes down to how critical the load is: if even a few milliseconds of transfer time is unacceptable, online double-conversion is the right fit.

PDU Intelligence: Basic, Metered, and Switched

Basic PDUs distribute power from a single input to multiple outlets without any monitoring, keeping costs low for non-critical rack loads. Metered PDUs add real-time current and voltage readings at the unit or outlet level, letting administrators track power consumption and prevent circuit overloads before they trip breakers. Switched PDUs go further by enabling remote outlet-level control, so IT staff can power-cycle a locked-up device from a management console without walking to the rack, a capability that saves significant time in large or geographically distributed deployments.

Form Factor: Tower, Rack-Mount, and Wall-Mount

Tower UPS units sit beside desks or under workstations and suit office environments where rack space is unavailable. Rack-mount models in 1U to 3U heights integrate directly into standard 19-inch enclosures, conserving floor space in server rooms and network closets. Wall-mount enclosures serve branch offices and retail backrooms where a full rack is impractical but equipment still needs organized, ventilated, and physically secured housing.

Eaton Product Lines

Power Protection

• Eaton UPS Systems — line-interactive 5P and 5PX series, online double-conversion 9PX and 9SX series, and standby models in tower and rack-mount configurations
• Eaton PDUs — basic, metered, and switched rack power distribution units for single-phase and three-phase environments
• Eaton Surge Protectors — desktop strips and rack-mount surge suppression rated for workstations, networking gear, and A/V equipment
• Eaton Power Strips — multi-outlet strips for offices, labs, and workbenches where surge protection is not required

Cables and Connectivity

• Eaton Network Cables — Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a Ethernet patch cables and bulk spools in multiple lengths and colors
• Eaton A/V Cables — HDMI, DisplayPort, and audio cables for conference rooms, classrooms, and multimedia setups
• Eaton Video Cables — VGA, DVI, and legacy video interconnects for multi-monitor and KVM configurations
• Eaton Data Transfer Cables — USB-A, USB-C, and serial cables for peripheral connections and device management

Rack Infrastructure

• Eaton Rack Cabinets — enclosed server racks, open-frame racks, and wall-mount enclosures for structured, ventilated equipment housing