Efficient rack-level power protection

The P80 is designed for environments where utility power is relatively stable and full-time double conversion is not required. Line-interactive topology regulates voltage using AVR while maintaining high operating efficiency; during outages, the system transfers to battery (typical 2–6 ms) to support ride-through and controlled shutdown. The result is a practical balance of protection, efficiency, and cost for distributed infrastructure — with pure sine wave output for sensitive electronic loads.

What the P80 delivers

The standard line-interactive rack tier

The P80 operates as the standard line-interactive UPS platform within distributed rack environments — deployed across IDF/MDF closets, telecom and structured cabling, and AV, security, and commercial infrastructure. It sits between entry-level UPS and online double-conversion platforms in the Xtreme Power architecture.

Choose the P80 for standard 120 V rack line-interactive protection. Step up to the online P91 when you need zero transfer time or continuous conditioning, move to the P80g for 208–240 V, or pick the S71 when a tower fits the space better than a rack.

Line-interactive or online?

Compared to online UPS platforms, the P80 is designed for applications where full-time power conditioning isn’t necessary — offering higher operating efficiency, lower complexity, and reduced cost while still providing battery backup and voltage regulation. Online systems such as the P91 are selected when zero transfer time, generator coordination, or highly sensitive loads require continuous conditioning.

Replace legacy APC / Eaton line-interactive UPS

The P80 is commonly deployed as a replacement for legacy rack UPS systems — APC Smart-UPS SMT, Eaton 5P and Tripp Lite SmartPro, and Vertiv Liebert PSI — providing a standardized platform for distributed infrastructure with simplified deployment and consistent lifecycle management across sites.

P80 vs the line-interactive field

How the P80 lines up against the platforms it most often replaces at comparable capacity. Full model-by-model breakdowns are in the comparison hub.

Summary view; competitor specifications vary by model and configuration. See the per-model comparisons for exact figures. All P80 comparisons →

Six models, 800–3000 VA

Output 120 VAC nominal (110/115/127 selectable), pure sine wave. Line cords: 5-15P (800/1100/1500), 5-20P (2000/2200), L5-30P (3000 V2). External battery packs are available on the 1500/2000/2200/3000(V2) models.

Runtime by load

Estimated runtime in minutes at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of rated load, with internal batteries and with optional external battery packs. The shaded row for each model shows the actual watt load at each level, so you can match runtime directly to your real load.

Estimated minutes; actual runtime varies with battery age, temperature, and load profile. The P80-800 and P80-1100 use internal batteries only; the 1500/2000/2200/3000(V2) accept up to two external packs. Size it with the UPS selector →

Optional external battery packs

Hot-swappable; up to two packs per supported UPS. The P80-800 and P80-1100 do not support external packs.

Distribution and outlet-level control

The P80’s multiple output receptacles let a single UPS protect several devices within a rack. It is commonly deployed with rack-mounted power distribution — including intelligent PDUs — to enable outlet-level control, monitoring, and simplified power management, providing a standardized approach to rack-level power across distributed environments.

Built for distributed infrastructure

The P80 is deployed across distributed infrastructure — network closets and structured cabling, telecom, AV and security, and commercial IT and retail — and is particularly well suited to multi-site deployments standardizing a consistent, efficient UPS platform.

Capacity guidance: 800–1500 VA for small racks, security systems, and edge devices; 2200–3000 VA for network infrastructure and distributed IT.

P80 specifications

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