Vertiv ITA2LI-10KRT2085UN 10kVA Online Lithium UPS with Network Card
Overview
The Vertiv ITA2LI-10KRT2085UN is a 10kVA rack-mount uninterruptible power supply built around a lithium-ion battery and an online double-conversion (3:3 three-phase) topology — meaning utility power never reaches your load directly. Every watt passes through the inverter, isolating connected equipment from sags, surges, and frequency anomalies that would otherwise reach your servers, NVRs, or network infrastructure. At 10kVA capacity, this unit is sized for mid-scale equipment rooms and edge deployments where a single UPS needs to cover a full rack or a dense PoE switch stack.
The lithium-ion chemistry is the distinguishing factor versus traditional VRLA-based UPS units in this class. Lithium batteries carry a longer service life, deeper discharge tolerance, and significantly lower weight per kilowatt-hour — reducing the floor or rack load while extending the interval between battery replacements. For facilities teams managing multiple UPS units across a distributed campus or a multi-site security infrastructure, that translates directly into lower lifecycle cost and fewer scheduled maintenance windows.
Key Features
- 10kVA Online Double-Conversion (3:3): Three-phase input to three-phase output, double-conversion architecture means zero transfer time to battery — critical for load-sensitive equipment like IP camera recorders and network switches that can't tolerate even a brief power interruption.
- Lithium-Ion Battery: Longer cycle life and lower weight compared to sealed lead-acid alternatives, reducing rack load and extending the time between battery replacements — a meaningful total-cost-of-ownership advantage over a 5–10 year deployment horizon.
- Included Network Card: Remote monitoring and management out of the box via the integrated network interface, allowing operations teams to check UPS status, configure alarms, and respond to power events without physical access to the equipment room — essential for distributed or unstaffed sites.
- 8AWG Input Wiring: Hardwired installation via 8AWG conductors, appropriate for the current draw at 10kVA — verify that your panel and conduit run are sized for this gauge before scheduling installation.
The ITA2LI-10KRT2085UN (often searched as ITA2LI 10KRT2085UN) is part of Vertiv's Vertiv UPS and power protection line, which spans single-phase edge units through large three-phase systems. For power protection planning across a multi-camera or multi-rack deployment, see the UPS systems category or the PoE switch category if you're sizing power for a camera network. For accessory needs such as PDUs or external battery modules, browse the power protection accessories section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the power capacity of the ITA2LI-10KRT2085UN?
A: The ITA2LI-10KRT2085UN is rated at 10kVA (10,000 VA). Consult the full datasheet for the kW real-power rating and power factor before sizing your load.
Q: What battery type does the ITA2LI-10KRT2085UN use?
A: It uses a lithium-ion battery, which offers a longer service life and lower weight compared to conventional VRLA (sealed lead-acid) batteries common in this UPS class.
Q: Does the ITA2LI-10KRT2085UN include a network management card?
A: Yes. A network card is included in the box, enabling remote monitoring and management without requiring a separately purchased network interface module.
Q: What is the UPS topology on the ITA2LI-10KRT2085UN?
A: It uses an online double-conversion three-phase (3:3) topology, providing zero transfer time to battery and complete electrical isolation of the connected load from incoming utility power.
Q: What wire gauge is required for installation of the ITA2LI-10KRT2085UN?
A: The unit requires 8AWG wiring for the input connection. Confirm your panel, breaker, and conduit run are rated for this gauge before installation.
The ITA2LI-10KRT2085UN stands out in the 10kVA class primarily because of its lithium-ion battery chemistry combined with an online double-conversion 3:3 topology — two specifications that matter more than the nameplate kVA when you're protecting infrastructure that can't afford a gap in power conditioning. Most UPS failures in distributed security deployments I've seen come down to battery degradation going unnoticed; lithium chemistry gives you both a longer service window and better state-of-health telemetry when paired with the included network card.
Technical Highlights:
- Online Double-Conversion (3:3): Zero millisecond transfer to battery — unlike line-interactive designs that switch on sag detection, this topology never exposes the load to raw utility power, which matters when your NVRs are mid-write or your PoE switches are carrying live camera streams.
- Lithium-Ion Chemistry: Lower weight per kWh than VRLA and a longer usable cycle life, which reduces scheduled battery replacement intervals — a real operational advantage in equipment rooms that are hard to access or unstaffed.
- Integrated Network Card: Included in the box rather than an add-on module, enabling SNMP/web-based monitoring from day one — no additional hardware budget required for remote power event alerting.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 8AWG hardwired input means this is a panel-connected unit, not a plug-and-play install — coordinate with a licensed electrician and verify your panel has a correctly sized breaker before the unit arrives on site.
- Three-phase (3:3) topology requires a three-phase power source at the input; confirm your facility's electrical infrastructure before specifying this unit in a single-phase environment.
This unit fits well in mid-scale security operations centers, edge data rooms, and multi-rack camera recording environments where lithium's weight and longevity advantages justify the upfront cost over conventional lead-acid alternatives — particularly on upper-floor installations or in remote sites where battery swap logistics are a real constraint.
