Homelab UPS for 10-inch mini racks
A 1U LiFePO4 mini rack UPS for home labs, half racks and small network racks. At 6.9 in wide and 1.25 in thin, the J60 fits a 10-inch rack in 1U, in 120V and 230V models. It sits on a standard rack shelf today; dedicated 1U rack mount kits are coming soon.
Fits a 10-inch rack today
A 10-inch rack has 8.75 in (222 mm) between the rails, and 10-inch gear should stay within about 8.3 in (210 mm). Every J60 and J60i model clears that and sits on a standard 10-inch rack shelf in one unit of height.
| Model | Width | Depth | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J60-350 / J60i-350 | 6.9 in (175 mm) | 8.5 in (216 mm) | 1.25 in (32 mm) | 3.4 lbs (1.5 kg) |
| J60-600 / 600U / J60i-600 | 7.3 in (185 mm) | 10.8 in (275 mm) | 1.6 in (40 mm) | 4.7 lbs (2.1 kg) |
See it in a 10-inch rack
Choose your model
J60-350
350 VA / 200 W. (3) NEMA 5-15R AC outlets, C14 inlet, USB interface. The right size for most home lab racks.
J60-600 / 600U
600 VA / 360 W. (3) NEMA 5-15R AC outlets. DB9 with Web/SNMP option (600), or USB HID (600U).
J60i-350
350 VA / 200 W. (2) IEC C13 outlets, IEC C14 inlet, USB interface. Line cord not supplied.
J60i-600
600 VA / 360 W. (2) IEC C13 outlets, IEC C14 inlet, DB9 with Web/SNMP option. Line cord not supplied.
Homelab UPS runtime
A typical mini rack, with a switch, a few mini PCs and a small NAS, often draws around 120 W. Runtime is sized for riding through short outages and shutting down cleanly.
| Load (W) | 30 | 40 | 80 | 120 | 160 | 200 | 240 | 280 | 320 | 360 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J60-350 / J60i-350 (min) | 43 | 32 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| J60-600 / J60i-600 (min) | 86 | 64 | 35 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
Runtimes are shown in minutes and will vary based on battery age and site conditions. The 350 VA models are rated to 200 W.
Mounting options
10-inch rack shelf
Sits on any standard 10-inch rack shelf, widely available from rack makers. One unit of height, no tools.
1U rack mount kit
The UPS slides into the rack and bolts to the rails with standard rack screws. Kits for 350 and 600 VA, within the 10-inch panel width, LED and USB facing front.
Wall and enclosure mounting
Mounting brackets come standard for walls, under counters and inside enclosures. Optional DIN-rail kit.
Why a lithium UPS for a home lab
Built for small racks
Tower and 19-inch UPS units of similar capacity are too wide or too tall for a 10-inch rack.
LiFePO₄, up to 15 years
Up to 15 years in float service, the way a home lab UPS normally runs, far beyond VRLA.
Runs up to 50 °C (122 °F)
Derated above 40 °C. Comfortable in a warm closet or an enclosed rack.
312 joules surge suppression
Surge suppression on every model, plus 2 to 6 ms transfer to battery.
Get notified when rack kits ship
We will email you once, when the 10-inch rack mount kits are available.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a UPS made for 10-inch racks?
Most UPS units are built for 19-inch racks or as desktop towers, so mini rack builders have relied on shelves, adapted 19-inch rails or 3D-printed mounts. The J60 is sized for 10-inch racks: it fits a standard 10-inch shelf in 1U today, and dedicated 1U rack mount kits are coming soon.
Will a UPS fit in a 10-inch rack?
Most UPS units are built for 19-inch racks and will not fit. The J60 and J60i are 6.9 to 7.3 in (175 to 185 mm) wide, inside the roughly 210 mm that 10-inch gear should stay within, so they fit on a standard 10-inch rack shelf.
Is a 10-inch rack the same as a half rack?
Usually, yes. “Half rack” most often means a 10-inch wide rack, half the width of a 19-inch rack. Some people also use it for short 19-inch racks; for those, see the J60C.
How much runtime does a home lab need?
Enough to ride through short outages and shut down cleanly. At 120 W, the 350 VA models run about 11 minutes and the 600 VA models about 23 minutes.
Do you make a 230V UPS for mini racks?
Yes. The J60i is the 230V version, with (2) IEC C13 outlets and an IEC C14 inlet, in 350 VA and 600 VA.
When will the rack mount kits be available?
The 1U kits are in development. Sign up above and we will email you when they ship.
Can I mount the UPS in my rack without the kit?
Yes. Place it on a standard 10-inch rack shelf. It takes one unit of height.