Vertiv GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN 8kVA Online Double Conversion Rack/Tower UPS
Overview
The Vertiv GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN is an 8,000 VA / 8,000 W online double-conversion UPS engineered for 208V single-phase critical loads in data centers, network closets, broadcast suites, and edge server rooms. At full unity power factor — meaning no derate penalty — every VA you pay for translates directly to load-carrying watts, a distinction that matters when you're sizing for dense compute or storage draws. The GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN ships in a flexible 5U chassis that installs in a standard rack or stands on its base as a tower, so you can deploy it today in a floor-standing configuration and slide it into a rack later without buying a separate unit.
Explore the full UPS and power protection catalog for complementary solutions, or browse the broader Vertiv power and thermal management line for extended runtime battery cabinets and PDUs that pair with this unit.
Key Features
- 8,000 VA / 8,000 W at Unity Power Factor: A true 1.0 power factor rating means this unit carries 8 kW of real load without a derate table to navigate. Size it to actual IT draw — not an inflated VA number — and you won't find yourself short at commissioning time.
- On-Line Double Conversion Topology: Load never touches raw utility power. AC input is rectified to DC, battery is kept float-charged, and the inverter reconstructs clean sine-wave output continuously. Voltage sags, swells, frequency drift, and browndowns that would reach the load on a line-interactive unit are all absorbed by the converter stage — a meaningful difference for precision lab equipment and sensitive server platforms.
- Up to 98% Efficiency in Active ECO Mode: In standard online mode, efficiency reaches 95%, which at 8 kW continuous load represents approximately 400W of heat dissipation. Active ECO mode pushes that to 98%, cutting losses to roughly 160W — a real HVAC and operating-cost reduction in densely populated rooms. ENERGY STAR 2.0 certification confirms the efficiency claim is third-party validated.
- Flexible Input/Output Wiring — 176–288VAC Range: Hardwired input accepts anything from 176V to 288VAC single-phase, accommodating the full swing of utility fluctuation common in aging facilities. Output delivers 2× L6-20R and 2× L6-30R receptacles, plus hardwired output terminals for permanent circuit connections — enough to cover a mix of standard PDU whips and direct-wired distribution panels without an additional output transformer.
- User-Configurable Output Voltage (200–240VAC): Output voltage is software-selectable at 200, 208, 220, 230, or 240VAC. If a downstream load or international device requires a voltage other than the local standard, no external transformer is needed — configure at the panel and move on.
- Factory-Installed Vertiv RDU101 SNMP/Webcard: Most UPS units at this tier ship with an empty management card slot — you source and install the card separately. The GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN includes the RDU101 preinstalled, giving you SNMP and web-based monitoring, RS485, RS232, USB, terminal block, and an external battery connector out of the box. That's a non-trivial difference for integrators who bill for commissioning time, and for IT teams that need the unit monitored before the first runtime event.
- Full-Color Gravity-Sensing LCD Control Panel: The display auto-rotates to readable orientation whether the chassis is racked horizontally or standing vertically. During commissioning or troubleshooting, you're reading the same UPS status screen regardless of how the chassis ended up mounted — a practical detail that reduces setup errors in low-light equipment rooms.
- ENERGY STAR 2.0, UL1778, c-UL, RoHS2, REACH: UL1778 and c-UL cover North American electrical safety compliance. ENERGY STAR 2.0 satisfies many federal and commercial green-building procurement requirements. RoHS2 and REACH compliance matter for EU deployments or facilities with hazardous materials policies.
Integration and Compatibility
The factory-installed RDU101 communications card enables SNMP-based integration with infrastructure monitoring platforms and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools that support standard MIBs. The RS232 and RS485 ports support serial management for out-of-band scenarios where network connectivity to the UPS is unavailable. USB provides local management connectivity for initial configuration. The external battery connector on the GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN supports external extended-runtime battery cabinets in the Vertiv GXT5 family — useful when calculating runtime targets for longer outage scenarios in facilities without generator backup.
Output receptacles (2× L6-20R, 2× L6-30R) are directly compatible with standard North American 208V PDU whips and power strips. The hardwired output option connects directly to panelboard breakers or custom distribution. For PoE switch infrastructure and other IT loads fed from this unit, verify that total connected load — including startup inrush — stays within the 8,000W ceiling.
If you're designing a runtime budget, consider pairing this unit with an extended battery module from the Vertiv GXT5 family and using the SNMP card's runtime-remaining data feed to your NMS for automated shutdown sequencing of non-essential loads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the input voltage range for the GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN?
A: The typical input is 208VAC single-phase. The unit accepts a wide range of 176V to 288VAC, so it tolerates significant utility voltage variation before switching to battery — a meaningful buffer in facilities with aging or lightly regulated utility feeds.
Q: Does the GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN come with a network management card?
A: Yes. The Vertiv RDU101 SNMP/Webcard is factory pre-installed. It provides SNMP and web-based UPS monitoring, RS485, RS232, USB, and terminal block interfaces — all active out of the box with no separate card purchase required.
Q: Can the GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN be installed as both rack and tower?
A: Yes. The chassis supports both orientations. It occupies 5U in a standard rack or stands as a tower on a flat surface. The gravity-sensing LCD panel auto-rotates to maintain a readable display in either orientation.
Q: What output receptacles are available on the GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN?
A: The unit provides 2× L6-20R and 2× L6-30R receptacles, plus hardwired input and output terminals for permanent circuit connections. Output voltage is user-configurable at 200, 208, 220, 230, or 240VAC.
Q: Is the GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN ENERGY STAR certified?
A: Yes. It carries ENERGY STAR 2.0 certification along with UL1778, c-UL, RoHS2, and REACH listings. ENERGY STAR 2.0 reflects the unit's efficiency performance — up to 98% in Active ECO mode and up to 95% in standard online mode.
Q: Does the GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN support extended battery runtime?
A: The unit includes an external battery connector for connection to compatible Vertiv GXT5 extended-runtime battery cabinets. Runtime extension depends on connected load and battery module capacity — consult the Vertiv runtime calculator with your actual load profile.
The spec I keep coming back to on the GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN is the unity power factor: 8,000 VA equals 8,000 W with no conversion loss in your capacity math. In a room full of servers and storage where actual draw is measured in watts, not volt-amps, that parity removes a common undersizing trap that catches integrators quoting from VA-rated units with 0.8 or 0.9 power factors.
Technical Highlights:
- 98% Active ECO Efficiency: At 8 kW continuous, the difference between 95% (online mode) and 98% (ECO mode) is roughly 240W less heat in your cabinet — that's real money on cooling and real reduction in UPS heat contribution in a tightly loaded room.
- 176–288VAC Input Range: A 112V acceptance window means this unit stays online through deep browndowns and high-line conditions that would trip narrower-window UPS designs. For facilities where utility quality is inconsistent, that tolerance reduces unnecessary battery cycling.
- Factory-Installed RDU101 SNMP Card: The card ships active, not in a box in the accessories kit. SNMP, web UI, RS485, RS232, USB — everything you need to integrate this unit into a monitoring stack is ready at power-up. That cuts commissioning time for managed deployments by at least one service call.
Deployment Considerations:
- At 164.2 lb, this unit is a two-person lift. Rack installation into a bottom-of-rack position with rail kit requires floor-level access and a second person — plan labor accordingly. Rail kits should be confirmed compatible with the GXT5 5U chassis before the delivery window.
- The hardwired input and output mean a licensed electrician is required for installation in most jurisdictions. Budget for termination work and permit time if this is going into a new facility build-out — it's not a plug-and-play swap for a smaller unit with NEMA input plugs.
This unit is the right fit for an edge data closet or mid-density compute room running 208V single-phase distribution — particularly where the IT team needs remote monitoring without ordering and installing a separate card, and where the facility has utility voltage variability that would expose a less tolerant UPS topology.
