Vertiv GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN 2000VA Lithium-Ion Online Double-Conversion Rack UPS with Network Management
Overview
The Vertiv GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN is a 2000VA / 1800W online double-conversion UPS built around a lithium-ion battery architecture — a meaningful shift from traditional VRLA designs that changes how you plan runtime, footprint, and lifecycle costs in the rack. At 2U tall (3.4 in) and 39.7 lbs, it fits in edge closets and server rooms where space is finite and battery swap cycles are a genuine operational burden. The GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN (often searched as GXT5LI 2000LVRT2UXLN) ships with the Vertiv Liebert IntelliSlot RDU120 network card already installed — so you get SNMP and web-based monitoring out of the box, not as an add-on purchase.
This is a true online double-conversion unit, meaning every watt of output is continuously regenerated from the inverter. There is no transfer time on power events — the load never touches utility power directly. For security NVRs, access control servers, and IP-based intercoms that log and timestamp events, that distinction matters: a brief transfer-time glitch on a lesser UPS can corrupt a recording buffer or reset a door controller.
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Key Features
- 2000VA / 1800W Online Double-Conversion: Full load capacity handles dense security infrastructure — a typical NVR with four HDDs, a PoE switch, and an access control panel pulls 600–900W combined, leaving meaningful headroom for expansion without upsizing the UPS.
- Lithium-Ion Battery Chemistry: Li-ion cells support a wider operating temperature range and longer cycle life compared to sealed lead-acid. For installations where battery replacement is disruptive (above-ceiling closets, remote edge sites), extending the replacement interval is a real operational benefit — not a marketing claim.
- Up to 98% Efficiency in Active ECO Mode: ECO mode cuts heat output and operating cost over a unit running at the standard 92% online efficiency. On a UPS that may run continuously for years, the cumulative energy savings are material. If your facility has strict power density limits or cooling constraints, the ECO mode efficiency figure is worth putting into your rack power budget calculations.
- User-Configurable Output Voltage: Output can be set to 100, 110, 115, 120, or 125VAC — useful when integrating mixed-origin equipment or when a specific load device has a tighter voltage tolerance than the default 120V line.
- Wide Input Voltage Window (60–150VAC Max): The unit stays on utility power through voltage sags down to 60VAC before switching to battery. In facilities with known voltage fluctuation (older buildings, shared commercial circuits), this significantly reduces unnecessary battery cycling — preserving cell life and avoiding nuisance battery events on your management dashboard.
- Seven Output Receptacles — Mixed L5-20R and 5-15/20R: Six 5-15/20R outlets serve standard C14/C15 and NEMA 5-15P loads; one L5-20R handles twist-lock connections. The L5-20P input plug matches standard 20A circuits. No stepdown adapter needed for typical rack PDU or direct-load deployments in US facilities.
- Included RDU120 Network Card (SNMP/Web): The Liebert IntelliSlot RDU120 card provides network-accessible monitoring and control without an additional card purchase. Configure alert thresholds, check battery health, and initiate controlled shutdowns remotely — essential for unmanned edge sites or multi-location deployments managed by a single team.
- Color Graphic LCD with Gravity-Sensing Orientation: The display auto-rotates when the unit is mounted vertically or horizontally. In tight rack environments where the unit is accessed at an angle, this is a small but genuine usability detail — you can read load percentage and battery status without craning your neck.
- Interface Options — USB, RS232, Dry-Contact, Intellislot: Multiple parallel management paths mean you can run SNMP to your NMS, USB to a local shutdown agent on a connected server, and dry-contact to a building management system simultaneously. The Intellislot bay remains open for a second management or relay card if your deployment requires it.
- Certifications — UL 1778, UL 1973, UL 1642, Energy Star 2.0, RoHS, WEEE, REACH: UL 1778 is the UPS safety standard required by most data center operators and AHJs. UL 1973 covers battery systems — relevant for Li-ion approval in jurisdictions that require it. Energy Star 2.0 qualification satisfies green building and procurement requirements without additional documentation.
- Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C): Standard rack room range. Note the 10% derating at 50°C — if your edge closet runs hot in summer, factor that into your load planning. At full 40°C ambient, the unit operates at full spec; above that, expect reduced available wattage.
Integration and Compatibility
The GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN integrates into standard 2U rack positions with an L5-20P input — confirm your PDU or wall circuit provides a matching 20A NEMA L5-20R receptacle before deployment. The RDU120 card supports SNMP v1/v2/v3 and a built-in web interface, compatible with standard NMS platforms that accept SNMP traps. Dry-contact terminals allow integration with building automation systems for generator-start signaling or environmental monitoring. The RS232 port and USB port both support out-of-band shutdown coordination with connected servers running compatible power management software.
For sites running network video recorders or PoE switches feeding IP cameras, pairing this UPS with a dedicated rack PDU on the L5-20R output allows clean load distribution across all seven outlets. Consult a UPS runtime and load planning guide to match battery runtime expectations against your actual connected load before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum output wattage of the GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN?
A: The GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN is rated at 1800W (2000VA). Size your connected load to stay at or below 1800W for full runtime and efficiency performance.
Q: Does the GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN include a network management card?
A: Yes. The unit ships with the Vertiv Liebert IntelliSlot RDU120 network card pre-installed, providing SNMP and web-based monitoring and control out of the box. No separate card purchase is required.
Q: What input plug does the GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN use?
A: The input uses an L5-20P twist-lock plug, which requires a NEMA L5-20R 20A receptacle on the source circuit or PDU. Verify your rack circuit matches before installation.
Q: What battery type does the GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN use?
A: This model uses a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, as indicated by the 'LI' in the model number. Li-ion chemistry typically supports longer cycle life and a wider operating temperature range compared to traditional VRLA (sealed lead-acid) batteries.
Q: Is the GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN an online double-conversion UPS?
A: Yes. It is a true online double-conversion UPS, meaning all output power is continuously regenerated through the inverter. There is zero transfer time during a power event — the load is never exposed directly to utility power.
Q: What output receptacles does the GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN provide?
A: The unit provides seven output receptacles: six 5-15/20R (standard NEMA) and one L5-20R (twist-lock), covering both standard and locking load connections in a typical rack environment.
The GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN earns its place in security infrastructure racks specifically because of two specs working together: the 60–150VAC max input window and the zero-transfer-time double-conversion topology. In a commercial building where voltage dips to 85–90VAC are common during HVAC compressor starts, a line-interactive UPS will cycle to battery repeatedly — degrading cells and generating nuisance alerts. This unit stays on utility through those sags without touching the battery, and if the voltage does drop below 60VAC, the switchover is instantaneous. Your NVR keeps recording. Your access controller keeps logging. No gap.
Technical Highlights:
- Active ECO Mode at 98% efficiency: At 1800W full load, the delta between 92% online and 98% ECO mode is roughly 108W of continuous heat and draw — meaningful in a closet with limited cooling. ECO mode is worth enabling in stable utility environments.
- Li-ion battery chemistry (UL 1973 listed): UL 1973 is the battery safety standard that many facility managers and AHJs require before allowing Li-ion in an occupied building. The GXT5LI-2000LVRT2UXLN carries that listing, which simplifies the approval conversation with building management.
- RDU120 included — SNMP v1/v2/v3 + web: Having the network card in-box means you can configure SNMP traps to your NMS on day one. For multi-site security deployments managed remotely, that's the difference between knowing a UPS is on battery at 3am and finding out when the NVR goes offline.
Deployment Considerations:
- The L5-20P input plug is non-negotiable — confirm your rack circuit or PDU has a matching L5-20R receptacle before the unit ships. A field adapter is a code violation in most jurisdictions.
- The 10% output derating above 40°C is a hard limit. If your edge closet ambient exceeds 40°C in summer, calculate your usable wattage at the derated figure, not the nameplate 1800W, when sizing loads.
This unit is the right fit for a mid-sized physical security stack — a 16-channel NVR with surveillance-grade HDDs, a managed PoE switch, and an access control head-end — where the operator needs centralized power monitoring across multiple sites and cannot tolerate recording gaps from power transients or transfer-time delays.
