Vertiv EXS 10KVA UPS with Internal Vrla Battery and Is-unity-dp Network Communication C - EXS10KN

Vertiv EXS10KN 10KVA Three-Phase Double-Conversion Online UPS

Overview

The Vertiv EXS10KN is a 10,000 VA / 10 kW monolithic, three-phase double-conversion online UPS built for server rooms, network closets, and storage systems where a single millisecond of transfer time is one millisecond too many. Unlike standby or line-interactive designs that switch to battery under fault conditions, the EXS10KN runs its load continuously off its inverter — so power anomalies, brownouts, and transients never reach your equipment. That zero-transfer-time architecture is the defining reason to choose this unit over less expensive alternatives in a production environment. Explore the full Vertiv power protection line or browse our three-phase UPS catalog for comparable options.

Key Features

• Double-Conversion Online Topology, 0 ns Transfer Time: The load never touches raw utility power — it runs off a regenerated pure sine wave at all times. Faults, sags, surges, and frequency deviations are absorbed silently. In a data center or network closet with sensitive servers, this eliminates the nuisance shutdowns and soft errors that plague sites running line-interactive units.
• 10,000 VA / 10 kW at Unity Power Factor: An output power factor of 1.0 means the full 10 kW nameplate is available to real loads — no derating for modern server PSUs that draw close to unity PF. Size your deployment expecting 10 kW of usable capacity, not 8 kW.
• Pure Sine Wave Output: Active PFC server power supplies require a true sine wave to operate correctly; a stepped approximation causes heat, audible noise, and shortened PSU life. The EXS10KN delivers a clean waveform regardless of battery or utility mode.
• Wide Input Voltage Range (166–249 V AC) and 70 Hz Input Frequency Acceptance: The rectifier tolerates significant utility voltage sag before clamping to battery, extending battery life in facilities with marginal power quality. The 70 Hz upper frequency tolerance accommodates generator sources that briefly overshoot.
• 32 Internal VRLA Batteries, 6-Minute Full-Load / 18-Minute Half-Load Runtime: The 32 valve-regulated lead-acid cells are housed internally — no external battery cabinet required for the baseline runtime. At full 10 kW load you get approximately six minutes, enough for an orderly shutdown or generator transfer; at 5 kW the runtime triples to 18 minutes. For extended runtime, plan for an external battery extension if your facility lacks a generator.
• SNMP / Modbus / TCP / BACnet IP via IS-Unity-DP Intellislot Card (Included): The IS-Unity-DP network management card ships pre-installed in the Intellislot bay. That means SNMP traps, Modbus TCP polling, and BACnet IP integration are available out of the box — no additional card purchase, no waiting for a separate accessory. Building automation systems, DCIM platforms, and NMS tools can all read power and battery status natively. Pair this with a network management solution for centralized power monitoring across your stack.
• Hardwired Input and Output: The EXS10KN connects directly to your facility's distribution panel — no plug/socket combination on a 10 kW three-phase load. This is correct for permanent rack or floor installations and requires a licensed electrician for commissioning.
• 58 dB(A) Acoustic Output: For a 10 kW three-phase unit, 58 dB(A) is quieter than many similarly sized competitors. It is still audible in a quiet office environment, so plan for a dedicated equipment room rather than an open workspace.
• ENERGY STAR 2.0 Certified: Third-party efficiency verification matters for operating cost calculations and rebate eligibility. At typical server room load profiles (40–60% of rated capacity), the efficiency certification reduces cooling overhead compared with uncertified units of similar size.
• Comprehensive Protection Suite: Overload, transient, brownout, harmonics, output over-voltage, short circuit, and no-load protection are all handled internally. Combined with the online topology, this covers the full spectrum of utility fault types without requiring external line conditioners.

Integration and Compatibility

The EXS10KN requires a 208/120 VAC or 220/127 VAC, three-phase, 4-wire plus ground Wye source — verify your facility's panel configuration before ordering. The 37 A input current draw at full load dictates branch circuit sizing; consult NEC 80% continuous load rules when specifying the upstream breaker. The installed IS-Unity-DP card supports SNMP, Modbus TCP, and BACnet IP simultaneously, making it compatible with most enterprise NMS, DCIM, and BMS platforms without additional licensing. The Intellislot chassis accommodates a second card if your deployment requires a second management protocol or relay interface. For sites running a mixed power infrastructure, explore our power distribution accessories to complete the installation.

Certifications include sUL/cUL to UL 1778 (5th Ed.), CSA 22.2 No. 107.3, FCC Part 15 Class A, ANSI C62.41 Category A Level 3, IEC 62040-1, IEC 62040-3, and ISTA 1A. RoHS 2 and WEEE compliance are confirmed. Review your procurement requirements against this list — UL 1778 5th Ed. is the current standard and satisfies most North American AHJ requirements for UPS equipment.

What's in the Box

• 1x EXS 10000VA Monolithic UPS unit
• 1x Quick Start Guide (Installation and Start-up)
• 1x Safety Instruction Booklet
• 1x IS-Unity-DP Intellislot Communication Card (pre-installed)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input power configuration does the EXS10KN require?

A: The EXS10KN requires a 208/120 VAC or 220/127 VAC, three-phase, 4-wire plus ground (4W+G) Wye source. It is hardwired — there is no plug connector. A licensed electrician is required for installation.

Q: Does the EXS10KN include a network management card?

A: Yes. The IS-Unity-DP Intellislot Communication Card is pre-installed from the factory. It provides SNMP, Modbus TCP, and BACnet IP management out of the box with no additional card purchase needed.

Q: What is the runtime of the EXS10KN at full load?

A: At full 10 kW load, the internal 32-cell VRLA battery bank provides approximately 6 minutes of runtime. At half load (5 kW), runtime extends to approximately 18 minutes. For longer runtime, an external battery cabinet is required.

Q: What certifications does the EXS10KN carry?

A: The EXS10KN is listed to sUL/cUL UL 1778 5th Edition, CSA 22.2 No. 107.3, FCC Part 15 Class A, ANSI C62.41 Category A Level 3, IEC 62040-1, IEC 62040-3, and ISTA 1A. It is also ENERGY STAR 2.0 certified and RoHS 2 / WEEE compliant.

Q: Is the transfer time truly zero on the EXS10KN?

A: Yes. As a double-conversion online UPS, the EXS10KN continuously powers the load from its inverter. There is no transfer event — the transition from utility to battery and back occurs inside the power conversion stage, invisible to connected equipment. Transfer time is rated at 0 nanoseconds.

Q: What is the output power factor of the EXS10KN?

A: The output power factor is 1.0, meaning the full 10,000 VA nameplate equates to 10 kW of real usable power. Modern server power supplies with active PFC will draw the full rated wattage without derating.

James Everett

The spec that stands out most to me on the EXS10KN is the unity output power factor paired with double-conversion topology — together they mean you can genuinely load this unit to its nameplate 10 kW with modern server hardware and get exactly the runtime the battery table promises. I've seen too many installations where a 0.9 PF unit got sized to 10 kVA, only for the team to discover actual usable wattage was 9 kW. That gap matters when you're calculating generator transfer timing at 6 minutes full load.

Technical Highlights:

• Zero Transfer Time: Double-conversion online architecture means the inverter is always between the load and utility — no relay switching, no 4–8ms window for voltage transients to pass through. Critical for storage arrays and servers that log errors on even brief power excursions.
• IS-Unity-DP Pre-Installed: SNMP, Modbus TCP, and BACnet IP simultaneously active from day one. In mixed IT/facilities environments — where the building automation team wants BACnet and the network team wants SNMP — this card covers both without a second Intellislot module.
• Wide Input Range (166–249 V AC): The rectifier absorbs significant sag before switching to battery. In facilities with frequent voltage dips from HVAC cycling or welding equipment nearby, this keeps battery cycles down and extends battery service life.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 437 lb unit weight and hardwired connections require pre-planned floor loading, conduit routing, and a licensed electrician for commissioning — budget time and trades accordingly; this is not a plug-and-play installation.
• Six minutes at full 10 kW load is a tight window for generator transfer sites without automatic transfer switching already tested and confirmed. If your generator start-plus-transfer sequence runs longer than 4 minutes under cold conditions, size your load below full capacity or add an external battery cabinet to create headroom.

The EXS10KN is the right fit for a permanent server room or network operations center installation where a licensed electrician is already engaged for facility work, the site has a confirmed three-phase Wye source, and the operations team needs SNMP and BACnet running simultaneously from a single factory-included card — without paying separately for the management module.