Ai90 vs Schneider Galaxy VS
The Ai90 is a high-density modular rack-integrated UPS for 480V and 400V environments; the Schneider Electric Galaxy VS is a modular UPS in a floor-standing cabinet. In the 40–80 kW range both support internal batteries for short-duration runtime. The Galaxy VS spans a wider capacity band and posts marginally higher peak online efficiency; the Ai90 differs most in deployment model — rack-level integration versus a floor-standing cabinet.
Where the Ai90 leads
- Rack-level deployment — a 13U fully integrated system that installs in a standard rack rather than a floor-standing cabinet.
- Over 5 kW per U power density within a 13U footprint.
- UPS, internal modular battery, maintenance bypass, and output distribution integrated into one system.
- Dual battery strings with a common breaker; short-duration ride-through optimized for generator transfer, scalable via 4U Ai90-EBC4 cabinets.
- Unified UL and CE coverage across 480V and 400V configurations.
Ai90 and Galaxy VS, side by side
| Specification | Xtreme Power Ai90 | Schneider Electric Galaxy VS | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power range | 50–70 kW | 40–80 kW | Galaxy VS spans a wider range |
| UPS architecture | Modular rack-integrated | Modular floor-standing | Rack-level vs floor-standing |
| Form factor | 13U rack-mounted | Floor-standing cabinet | Fits a standard rack |
| Dimensions | 17.2 × 36.2 × 22.75 in (13U) | 58.5 × 20.5 × 33.3 in (40–50 kW) | ~70% smaller volume |
| Power density | >5 kW per U | Not rack-density comparable | Highest-density deployment |
| Efficiency (online) | 96.5% | Up to 97% | Comparable; Galaxy VS up to 97% |
| Voltage coverage | UL + CE across all configs | UL or CE per configuration | Unified UL + CE platform |
| Battery integration | Internal modular | Internal modular | Equivalent concept |
| Runtime strategy | Short-duration internal or external | Short-duration internal or external | Equivalent strategy |
| Distribution | Integrated rack-level | External distribution required | Reduces external infrastructure |
| Maintenance bypass | Integrated | Integrated | Equivalent functionality |
| Installation | Rack deployment | Floor-standing installation | Faster deployment |
Both are modular UPS platforms with integrated bypass and internal-battery short-duration runtime. The Ai90 leads on deployment model, footprint, and density — about 70% smaller volume, fitting a standard rack. The Galaxy VS spans a wider 40–80 kW range and posts marginally higher peak online efficiency (up to 97% vs 96.5%). Confirm Galaxy VS specifications against current Schneider Electric documentation.
Choosing between them
Choose the Ai90 for rack-level deployment, high density, and integrated distribution within a standard rack. The Galaxy VS fits where a floor-standing standard already governs the facility, where capacity beyond the Ai90 range (to 80 kW) is required in a single system, or where the Schneider service ecosystem is required.
Choose the Ai90 if you need
- Rack-level deployment inside a standard rack
- Over 5 kW per U high density
- An integrated UPS, battery, bypass & distribution system
- Reduced external infrastructure and cabling
- Faster install than floor-standing systems
- Unified UL + CE across configurations
The Galaxy VS may fit if you need
- A floor-standing UPS standard already governs the facility
- Single-system capacity to 80 kW is required
- The Schneider service ecosystem is required
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