Vertiv AL4C0NHWGNNXLKB 15KVA/13.5KW 208VAC UPS with Hot-Swap Battery
Overview
The Vertiv AL4C0NHWGNNXLKB is a 15KVA/13.5KW three-phase-compatible uninterruptible power supply engineered for data center rows, network equipment rooms, and high-density server environments where a single power failure can cascade across dozens of connected systems. Configured for 208VAC three-wire (L-L-G) input and dual-voltage 208/120VAC output, this unit covers both the high-draw server and storage loads alongside the 120VAC ancillary gear — all from one frame. The AL4C0NHWGNNXLKB ships with hot-swappable battery modules, so scheduled battery replacements happen without taking the load offline — a critical requirement in any facility running continuous-availability SLAs.
Key Features
- 15KVA / 13.5KW Output Capacity: At 13.5KW usable load, this unit handles a fully populated 42U rack of 1U servers or a mixed NVR-plus-storage row without derating headroom. Size to 80% of nameplate for reliable continuous operation — that puts your practical ceiling at roughly 10.8KW, leaving margin for inrush during simultaneous drive spin-up or camera recording bursts.
- N+1 Scalability to 20KVA/18KW: The AL4C0NHWGNNXLKB is designed to participate in an N+1 parallel redundancy configuration rated up to 20KVA/18kW. For facilities that cannot tolerate a single UPS failure taking down the load, this architecture lets one unit fail gracefully while the remaining module(s) carry the full burden — without manual intervention.
- 208VAC Three-Wire (L-L-G) Input: The L-L-G wiring configuration is standard in North American commercial electrical rooms with 208VAC distribution panels. No step-down transformer or specialty PDU is required — connect directly to a standard 208VAC branch circuit. This simplifies installation in existing data center or IDF/MDF buildouts that already run 208VAC infrastructure.
- Dual-Voltage 208/120VAC Output: Simultaneous 208VAC and 120VAC output from a single UPS frame eliminates the need for separate protection circuits for high-voltage compute loads and standard-voltage networking gear. A single AL4C0NHWGNNXLKB can protect both a 208VAC NVR chassis and 120VAC PoE switches in the same rack row.
- 8-Minute Runtime at Load: Eight minutes of battery runtime is enough for an orderly, scripted shutdown of attached servers and NVRs — or to bridge a brief utility interruption without touching backup generators. For longer outages, pair with extended battery modules (consult Vertiv compatibility documentation for your specific runtime target).
- Hot-Swappable Battery Design: Replacing batteries under load — without dropping the output — is the single biggest operational advantage of this configuration. In surveillance and data center deployments where overnight maintenance windows are rare, hot-swap capability means battery life cycles don't create mandatory downtime events.
- Up to 92% Efficiency: Operating at up to 92% efficiency, the AL4C0NHWGNNXLKB keeps heat output and utility costs in check. At full 13.5KW load, losses are approximately 1.1KW — a meaningful difference in facilities where cooling is already a bottleneck or where power costs are accounted per kilowatt-hour at the rack level.
- Operating Temperature Range 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F): This thermal envelope covers conditioned data centers and well-managed equipment rooms. At the upper end of 40°C, ensure adequate airflow clearance — the unit is not rated for unconditioned spaces or high-ambient environments above that threshold.
- 663 lb / 49
