Vertiv EXS 15KVA UPS (40KVA Frame) with Internal Vrla Battery and Is-unity-dp Network C - EXSV-15KN

Vertiv EXSV-15KN 15kVA Online Double-Conversion UPS with Internal VRLA Battery

The Vertiv EXSV-15KN is a 15kVA/kW online double-conversion UPS housed in a scalable 40kVA-capable frame — a configuration that lets you commission at 15kVA today and expand capacity within the same enclosure rather than replacing the entire unit when power demands grow. Designed for commercial and light-industrial deployments, the EXSV-15KN includes an internal VRLA battery module and an IS-Unity-DP network management card, making it a single-purchase solution for protected, remotely monitored power delivery.

Key Features

• 15kVA/kW Power Rating in a 40kVA Frame: Starting at 15kVA within a frame rated to 40kVA means you are not locked into today's load requirements. As rack density increases — common in edge data closets and security operations centers — additional modules can be added without a forklift swap of the cabinet.
• 93.4% Operating Efficiency: At 93.4% efficiency, heat rejection and ongoing energy costs stay measurably lower than older-generation UPS designs that typically land in the 88–91% range. In a 24/7 facility, that spread compounds across the utility bill over the equipment's service life.
• 208/220V Input and Output Voltage: Native support for both 208V and 220V on input and output covers the majority of North American commercial electrical infrastructure without a step-up/step-down transformer in the circuit — one less point of failure and one less line-item on the installation budget.
• 4W+G Wiring Configuration: Four-wire-plus-ground wiring is standard for commercial three-phase and split-phase distribution panels. This matches what most security and data infrastructure environments already have terminated at the PDU or panel, simplifying the electrical rough-in.
• Internal VRLA Battery: The sealed valve-regulated lead-acid battery module is factory-integrated — no external battery cabinet to wire, position, or coordinate separately. For space-constrained equipment rooms and server closets, this reduces the installation footprint and simplifies the battery-replacement cycle when service intervals arrive.
• IS-Unity-DP Network Management Card Included: The bundled IS-Unity-DP card provides remote monitoring and management without an add-on purchase. Facilities teams can integrate power status, alarms, and load data into a centralized monitoring platform, supporting proactive maintenance rather than reactive response to outages.

Integration and Compatibility

The EXSV-15KN is well-suited to environments running mixed-voltage infrastructure at 208V or 220V. The included IS-Unity-DP network card supports remote SNMP-based management, enabling integration with building management systems, data center infrastructure management (DCIM) platforms, and network operations center (NOC) monitoring consoles. The power protection category includes complementary PDUs and transfer switches if your deployment requires downstream distribution management. For deployments anchored around Vertiv power infrastructure, the EXSV-15KN fits within a broader ecosystem of Vertiv rack enclosures, PDUs, and thermal management products. If your facility requires extended runtime beyond what the internal VRLA module provides, review external battery cabinet options within the EXS product family. Integrators planning large-scale security operations center builds should also evaluate managed PoE switches and UPS systems as part of a complete power architecture review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the power rating of the EXSV-15KN?

A: The EXSV-15KN is rated at 15kVA/kW. It is housed in a 40kVA-capable frame, which accommodates capacity expansion without replacing the enclosure.

Q: What input and output voltages does the EXSV-15KN support?

A: The EXSV-15KN supports 208V and 220V on both input and output, covering the most common commercial electrical infrastructure in North American installations.

Q: Does the EXSV-15KN include a network management card?

A: Yes. The EXSV-15KN includes the IS-Unity-DP network management card, which enables remote monitoring and SNMP-based integration with building management and DCIM platforms.

Q: What battery type does the EXSV-15KN use?

A: The EXSV-15KN uses an internal VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid) battery module that is factory-integrated within the unit, eliminating the need for a separate external battery cabinet in standard deployments.

Q: What is the efficiency rating of the EXSV-15KN?

A: The EXSV-15KN operates at 93.4% efficiency, reducing heat output and ongoing energy costs compared to lower-efficiency UPS designs.

Q: What wiring configuration does the EXSV-15KN require?

A: The EXSV-15KN uses a 4W+G (four-wire plus ground) wiring configuration, consistent with standard commercial distribution panels in most North American facilities.

Karl Wilson

The EXSV-15KN is one of those UPS configurations I recommend specifically when a facility team is confident their load will grow but can't justify the capital outlay for a fully populated 40kVA system today. That 40kVA frame at 15kVA active is not over-engineering — it is sensible infrastructure planning, particularly in security operations centers where camera counts and NVR storage nodes tend to expand in phases rather than all at once.

Technical Highlights:

• 93.4% Efficiency: That figure matters operationally. A UPS running at 88% efficiency on a 15kVA load is dissipating roughly 1.8kW as heat; at 93.4%, that drops to under 1kW. In a small equipment room without dedicated CRAC cooling, that difference is felt immediately in ambient temperature.
• 208/220V Dual-Voltage Support: North American commercial sites are not always consistent — some buildings have 208V three-phase distribution, others run 220V. Supporting both natively on the EXSV-15KN removes a design variable that otherwise requires a transformer and its associated losses and failure points.
• Internal VRLA Battery with IS-Unity-DP Included: Having the network card factory-bundled means the unit arrives ready for monitoring integration on day one. I have seen installs delayed because a network card was ordered separately and dropped off the BOM — that does not happen here.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 4W+G wiring requirement needs to be confirmed with the site electrician before rough-in. Some older commercial panels are wired for 3W+G, and the delta matters for a proper installation.
• The internal VRLA module covers standard runtime scenarios, but if the protected load includes servers or NVRs requiring extended hold time during prolonged outages, an external battery cabinet should be evaluated at design time — retrofitting battery expansion after the fact is more disruptive than specifying it upfront.

The EXSV-15KN is the right specification for a phased security infrastructure buildout — specifically a facility commissioning a central equipment room today at 15kVA with a documented plan to scale toward 30–40kVA as additional floors or camera zones come online.