M90C-2S 5 kW vs Vertiv Liebert ITA2 5 kW
The Xtreme Power M90C-2S 5 kW and the Vertiv Liebert ITA2 5 kW are online double-conversion three-phase UPS for edge and enterprise deployments. Both deliver unity power factor output; the M90C-2S adds hot-swap power and battery modules, integrated maintenance bypass, a smaller footprint, and TAA eligibility, while the ITA2 offers slightly longer standard runtime.
Where the M90C-2S 5 kW leads
- Hot-swappable power and battery modules (the ITA2 hot-swaps battery modules only).
- Integrated maintenance bypass included as standard (no external cabinet).
- Smaller rack footprint (6U vs 7U).
- Factory-installed plug-and-play power connections.
- TAA compliance for government and public-sector procurement.
5 kW online three-phase UPS, side by side
| Specification | Xtreme Power M90C-2S 5 kW | Vertiv Liebert ITA2 5 kW | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 5 kVA / 5 kW | 5 kVA / 5 kW | Both unity PF |
| Topology | Online double-conversion | Online double-conversion | Equivalent protection |
| Serviceability | Hot-swap power & battery modules, front-accessible | Hot-swap battery modules only | Faster service |
| Full-load runtime | About 12 min | About 14 min | ITA2 slightly longer |
| Rack space | 6U | 7U | Saves one rack unit |
| Maintenance bypass | Integrated, standard | Optional external cabinet required | No added space or cost |
| Power connections | Factory L21-20P in / L21-20R out | Factory L21-20P in / L21-20R out | Equal plug-and-play |
| TAA compliance | Yes | No | Federal / gov eligible |
The Vertiv Liebert ITA2 offers slightly longer standard runtime (about 14 vs 12 minutes), while the M90C-2S leads on serviceability (hot-swap power and battery), footprint, integrated bypass, and TAA eligibility. Confirm current Vertiv ITA2 specifications against vendor documentation.
Choosing between them
Both are online three-phase UPS with equal plug-and-play connections, so the decision comes down to service architecture, footprint, bypass, runtime, and procurement. Choose the M90C-2S for hot-swap power and battery, integrated bypass, a smaller footprint, and TAA eligibility; the ITA2 fits where a site is standardized on Vertiv or prioritizes slightly longer internal runtime.
Choose the M90C-2S 5 kW if you need
- Edge and enterprise environments requiring three-phase online protection
- Installations where rapid service and minimal downtime are critical
- Locations with limited rack space
- Government and public-sector projects requiring TAA compliance
- Deployments that benefit from integrated bypass without added cabinets
The Liebert ITA2 5 kW may fit if you need
- Commercial enterprise environments standardized on Vertiv platforms
- Applications where slightly longer internal runtime is prioritized
- Installations with space for an optional external bypass cabinet
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