Vertiv PEPPSI-30005Y Emergency Power Package — 3000VA Line Interactive UPS with 42U Rack, PDU, Cooling & Containment
Overview
The Vertiv PEPPSI-30005Y is a pre-configured power protection package designed for IT infrastructure deployments where time-to-operation matters and budget predictability is critical. Rather than sourcing a UPS, rack enclosure, PDU, cooling unit, containment system, and monitoring tools from separate vendors, the PEPPSI-30005Y delivers all of these components in a single SKU — giving integrators and IT architects a known bill of materials with one warranty term and one support relationship.
At the core is a 3000VA / 2700W line interactive UPS. Line interactive topology sits between standby and double-conversion: it actively regulates voltage during brownouts and overvoltages without switching to battery, which means battery life is preserved for actual outages rather than being consumed by minor grid fluctuations — a real factor in facilities with unstable utility power. The PEPPSI-30005Y (often searched as PEPPSI 30005Y) ships factory-configured and ready for deployment into edge compute rooms, server closets, or branch network rooms where a full-room build-out isn't practical.
Key Features
- 3000VA / 2700W Line Interactive UPS: The 2700W real-power rating matters more than the VA figure when sizing for server loads. At a typical 0.9 power factor, you have genuine headroom for a populated rack — not just a nameplate claim. Line interactive regulation handles utility sag and surge without burning battery cycles, which extends battery service life in variable-power environments.
- 42U x 800mm x 1200mm Rack Enclosure: The 800mm width and 1200mm depth are the current commercial standard for 2-post and 4-post server hardware. This isn't a shallow-depth telecom rack — 1200mm gives you room for full-depth 1U servers, patch panels with cable dressing, and rear cable management without compromising airflow. 42U of usable space covers most small-to-mid server room deployments without stacking enclosures.
- Switched Outlet-Level Monitored PDU — 30A, 120V, 0U Vertical: The vertical 0U form factor mounts in the side channel of the rack and doesn't consume a single rack unit. 30A at 120V delivered through a NEMA L5-30P input plug means you're pulling from a dedicated 30A circuit — not a shared 20A branch — which is required when you're actually loading 2700W of connected equipment. Twenty-four NEMA 5-20R receptacles give you granular outlet-level switching and monitoring: you can remotely power-cycle a hung device or shed a non-critical load during a battery event without walking to the rack.
- Cooling Included: Pre-integrating a cooling unit eliminates one of the most common edge deployment gaps — the assumption that ambient room cooling will be sufficient. For a populated 42U rack drawing real load, it usually won't be. Having cooling sized and included in the package means the thermal design is accounted for at procurement, not discovered at commissioning.
- Containment Included: Containment panels channel airflow through equipment rather than allowing hot and cold air to mix, which is the primary cause of thermal inefficiency in small server rooms. Including containment in the package means the airflow architecture is complete out of the box — no aftermarket blanking panels, no improvised baffles.
- Monitoring Included: An integrated monitoring system means you have visibility into UPS load, battery health, and PDU outlet status from day one. For edge sites and branch offices where on-site staff may not be IT-trained, remote monitoring is not optional — it's how you catch a failing battery or overloaded circuit before it becomes an outage.
- Software Included: Bundled software removes a common procurement gap where power management software is treated as an afterthought and purchased (or not purchased) separately. At a minimum, this enables automated graceful shutdown of connected systems when battery runtime drops below a threshold — protecting data integrity during extended outages.
- Services Included: Including services in the package provides a known deployment support path. For integrators pricing a fixed-bid project, this eliminates the ambiguity of quoting services separately and then absorbing overruns.
- 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty: The full system — UPS, rack, PDU, and included components — carries a 3-year warranty under a single support agreement. Multi-vendor assemblies often result in finger-pointing when a component fails; a single package SKU with one warranty term avoids that entirely.
Integration & Compatibility
The PEPPSI-30005Y is designed for standard power protection and UPS deployments in IT infrastructure environments. The NEMA L5-30P input plug requires a dedicated 30A, 120V circuit — confirm this is provisioned before delivery, as it's the single most common site-readiness gap for package deployments. The 24 NEMA 5-20R receptacles on the PDU are compatible with standard North American IEC C13/C14 to NEMA 5-20 power cords used by 1U servers, network switches, and storage units. For deployments requiring remote monitoring integration into an existing network management platform, verify that the included monitoring system supports your SNMP or DCIM environment before go-live. Explore the full Vertiv power and infrastructure catalog for complementary components including extended battery modules, additional PDUs, and rack accessories. Integrators building out rack and enclosure environments will find the 800x1200mm footprint aligns with standard raised-floor and concrete-pad slab deployments. For guidance on sizing UPS capacity to connected load, consult a power protection planning guide before finalizing the deployment design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What input plug does the PEPPSI-30005Y require, and what circuit do I need at the installation site?
A: The PEPPSI-30005Y uses a NEMA L5-30P input plug, which requires a dedicated 30A, 120V circuit. This is a twist-lock connector — standard 20A wall outlets are not compatible. Confirm the circuit is provisioned before scheduling delivery or installation.
Q: How many outlets does the included PDU provide, and what receptacle type?
A: The included PDU provides 24 NEMA 5-20R receptacles. It is a switched, outlet-level monitored 0U vertical unit rated at 30A, 120V — meaning each outlet can be individually switched and monitored for power consumption.
Q: What is the UPS topology in the PEPPSI-30005Y, and why does it matter?
A: The PEPPSI-30005Y uses a line interactive UPS topology. This means the UPS actively regulates voltage during brownouts and overvoltages without switching to battery power. For sites with unstable utility power, this preserves battery capacity for actual outages rather than consuming it on routine grid fluctuations.
Q: What is the warranty on the PEPPSI-30005Y?
A: The PEPPSI-30005Y carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty covering the full package.
Q: Does the PEPPSI-30005Y include everything needed for a complete rack deployment?
A: Yes. The package includes the 42U x 800mm x 1200mm rack enclosure, the 3000VA/2700W line interactive UPS, the switched monitored PDU, cooling, containment, monitoring, software, and services — all under a single SKU and single warranty term. You will need to provision a dedicated 30A, 120V circuit and supply your own network patch cables and power cords for connected equipment.
Q: What is the real-power (wattage) rating of the PEPPSI-30005Y UPS, and how does that translate to connected load capacity?
A: The UPS delivers 2700W of real power. At a typical IT load power factor of 0.9, this is sufficient to support a moderately populated rack of 1U servers, switches, and storage. Size your connected load conservatively — plan for no more than 80% of rated capacity (approximately 2160W) to maintain runtime headroom and avoid UPS thermal stress.
When I look at the PEPPSI-30005Y, the spec that stands out immediately is the 30A input at 120V delivered through a NEMA L5-30P twist-lock — because that single detail tells you this is a package designed for real load, not a lightly-populated demo rack. At 2700W real power, you're looking at a system that can handle the kind of mixed compute, storage, and networking load you'd find in a branch server room or edge data closet running a surveillance NVR stack, access control server, and core switching simultaneously.
Technical Highlights:
- 2700W Real Power Rating: The VA-to-watt ratio here is 0.9, which is consistent with modern IT equipment load profiles. That means the nameplate capacity is genuinely available — you're not dealing with a 3000VA unit that can only deliver 1800W due to a low power factor specification.
- 24 x NEMA 5-20R Switched Monitored Outlets: Outlet-level switching on 24 receptacles in a 0U form factor means you're not burning rack units for PDU hardware. The remote switching capability is the spec that matters at 2am when a device needs a hard power cycle and there's no on-site staff.
- Line Interactive Topology with Cooling and Containment Included: The combination of active voltage regulation (line interactive) with a pre-integrated cooling unit addresses the two most common failure modes in edge deployments — battery drain from minor grid instability and thermal runaway from insufficient airflow management.
Deployment Considerations:
- The NEMA L5-30P input is non-negotiable — verify a dedicated 30A, 120V twist-lock circuit is installed and tested before the package arrives on site. Retrofitting electrical at delivery is the fastest way to blow a commissioning schedule.
- Redundancy is rated N (non-redundant) per the spec sheet. This package is not designed for dual-corded servers requiring 2N or N+1 power paths. If your hardware requires redundant power inputs, you'll need to pair this with a second power source or select a different architecture.
The PEPPSI-30005Y is the right call for branch office IT rooms, edge surveillance infrastructure deployments, or any fixed-budget project where a complete, warranted rack package eliminates the multi-vendor procurement and integration risk that kills project margins on small-to-mid site deployments.
