Vertiv ITA2-08KMBCSL4 8kVA UPS-to-MBC Hard-Wire Cable Kit
Overview
The Vertiv ITA2-08KMBCSL4 is a factory-engineered cable kit designed specifically for connecting a Liebert ITA2 8kVA UPS to its external Manual Bypass Cabinet (MBC) in single or dual input configurations. Rather than improvising with generic cabling, this kit gives installers exactly what the ITA2 platform requires: three pre-terminated cords fitted with ring lugs, cut to the precise 3 ft (914 mm) length Vertiv specifies for clean, code-compliant hard-wired connections. If you're commissioning or servicing an Vertiv Liebert ITA2 system, this is the correct replacement or spare part — not a general-purpose power cord.
Key Features
- Three 3 ft (914 mm) cords included: All three conductors are the same length, which matters during installation — matched lengths prevent strain differences at the termination points and keep dressing inside the MBC tidy. At 914 mm, there's enough slack to route cleanly without leaving excess that bunches up in the cabinet.
- Ring lug terminations: Each cord is pre-fitted with ring lugs for hard-wiring directly to bus bars or lug blocks inside the ITA2 and MBC enclosures. This eliminates field crimping on-site, reduces the risk of a cold or undersized crimp joint, and speeds up the connection process during a planned maintenance window.
- Single or dual input compatibility: The ITA2-08KMBCSL4 supports both single-input and dual-input MBC configurations on the 8kVA ITA2 platform, so the same kit covers both standard and redundant-feed topologies without substitution.
- Platform-specific fit: This kit is sized and specified by Vertiv for the 8kVA ITA2 UPS — not a universal accessory. Using a manufacturer-matched cable kit avoids clearance issues, keeps the installation within documented service parameters, and simplifies warranty or service calls.
- Lightweight and field-portable: At 1.4 lbs, the kit ships and travels easily to the equipment room without adding bulk to a service kit. Technicians can carry a spare without it becoming dead weight in the bag.
Integration & Compatibility
The ITA2-08KMBCSL4 is designed exclusively for the Liebert ITA2 8kVA UPS paired with its external UPS MBC accessories. It is not intended for other ITA2 capacity ratings or other Vertiv UPS families — verify your UPS model number before ordering. For installations involving the ITA2 in a data center power infrastructure, having a spare kit on hand shortens planned maintenance windows and eliminates sourcing delays during a service event. Installers working on ITA2 deployments in telecom rooms, server closets, or edge sites should confirm whether their configuration is single-input or dual-input; this kit supports both, but the MBC configuration still needs to match the UPS input wiring at the panel. Consult a Vertiv product guide or the ITA2 installation manual to confirm the correct torque values at the ring lug connection points before energizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which UPS model is the ITA2-08KMBCSL4 designed for?
A: This cable kit is designed for the Liebert ITA2 8kVA UPS connected to an external Manual Bypass Cabinet (MBC). It is not specified for other ITA2 capacity variants or other Vertiv UPS families.
Q: How many cords are included and what length are they?
A: The kit contains three cords, each 3 ft (914 mm) in length, pre-terminated with ring lugs for hard-wiring.
Q: Does the ITA2-08KMBCSL4 support dual-input MBC configurations?
A: Yes. This kit is compatible with both single-input and dual-input MBC configurations on the 8kVA ITA2 platform.
Q: Are the cords pre-terminated or do they require field crimping?
A: The cords come pre-fitted with ring lugs — no field crimping required. They are ready for direct hard-wired connection to the UPS and MBC lug blocks.
Q: Can I use this kit with a different capacity ITA2 UPS, such as a 10kVA or 12kVA unit?
A: No. The ITA2-08KMBCSL4 is specified by Vertiv for the 8kVA ITA2 UPS. Use the capacity-matched cable kit for other ITA2 ratings.
The ITA2-08KMBCSL4 is one of those parts that looks minor on a BOM but becomes critical the moment you're doing a planned maintenance window on an 8kVA Liebert ITA2 and realize the existing MBC interconnect cords are damaged or missing. Three ring-lug-terminated cords at exactly 914 mm — that spec exists because Vertiv engineered the ITA2-to-MBC clearance around it, and substituting generic cabling of a different gauge or length creates service problems that aren't obvious until the equipment is already energized.
Technical Highlights:
- Three 3 ft (914 mm) cords: Matched length across all three conductors keeps termination stress equal and simplifies cable dressing inside the MBC enclosure — no improvised coiling or cable ties to compensate for mismatched lengths.
- Pre-installed ring lugs: Field crimping under time pressure is a known source of connection defects; these arrive ready to torque directly to the bus, eliminating that variable entirely.
- Single and dual input support: One kit covers both ITA2 input topologies, which simplifies spares management for sites running a mix of redundant and standard-feed configurations.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm the torque specification for the ring lug connection points in the ITA2 installation manual before energizing — Vertiv specifies this per conductor size, and under-torqued ring lugs on a hard-wired UPS output are a service liability.
- This kit is capacity-specific: ITA2-08KMBCSL4 is for the 8kVA unit only. Ordering the wrong capacity variant results in a cord that may not reach the MBC terminals or may be oversized for the lug block — verify the UPS nameplate before purchasing.
Best fit for facilities teams and electrical contractors commissioning or maintaining Liebert ITA2 8kVA UPS systems in server rooms, telecom closets, or edge computing sites where planned maintenance windows are tight and having the correct replacement parts on-site before the work begins is non-negotiable.
