Vertiv PEPPSI-3000LI5Y Liebert PSI5 Lithium-Ion UPS Power Startup Service with Removal
Overview
The Vertiv PEPPSI-3000LI5Y is a factory-backed power startup service package with removal, purpose-built for the Liebert PSI5 lithium-ion UPS line covering units up to 3KVA. If you are deploying or replacing a Liebert PSI5 lithium-ion UPS in a live data center, server room, or critical infrastructure environment, commissioning errors at startup are where preventable outages happen — this service package is what you purchase to eliminate that risk from day one.
This is not hardware. PEPPSI-3000LI5Y covers professional on-site startup commissioning of your PSI5 lithium-ion UPS, paired with removal of the existing unit being replaced. It is designed to pair with the Liebert PSI5 Lithium-Ion 3000VA (PEPPSI-3000LILF), the 2200VA (PEPPSI-2200LILF), and the 1500VA (PEPPSI-1500LILF) — as well as the broader PSI5 rack-mount lithium family (SUPSI-1K3KRMV covers units up to 3KVA in that tier). Selecting the correct service SKU for your UPS model before deployment avoids scope gaps that void service coverage.
Key Features
- Startup Commissioning Service: On-site professional startup ensures the PSI5 lithium-ion UPS is correctly initialized, load-tested, and confirmed operational before the technician leaves — not discovered misconfigured under load during a power event.
- Removal Included: The removal component means your team is not left managing the logistical and compliance burden of decommissioning legacy UPS hardware. Lithium-ion units carry disposal requirements that differ from VRLA; having removal in-scope at commissioning time is the cleaner project management approach.
- Covers PSI5 Lithium-Ion Up to 3KVA: The PEPPSI-3000LI5Y service envelope covers the full PSI5 lithium-ion range from 1500VA through 3000VA rack-mount configurations. This gives procurement teams a single line-item service SKU when standardizing on the PSI5 platform across multiple rack positions.
- Paired to Specific PSI5 Hardware SKUs: Vertiv scopes this service to PEPPSI-1500LILF, PEPPSI-2200LILF, PEPPSI-3000LILF, and SUPSI-1K3KRMV — matching the service contract to the hardware SKU at PO stage is a step that often gets skipped and creates warranty ambiguity at service time.
Integration and Compatibility
This service SKU is exclusive to the Liebert PSI5 lithium-ion product family. It does not apply to VRLA-based PSI5 variants or other Vertiv UPS lines. Confirm your hardware model number against the supported list — PEPPSI-1500LILF, PEPPSI-2200LILF, PEPPSI-3000LILF, or SUPSI-1K3KRMV — before adding this service to your order. Organizations deploying Liebert PSI5 lithium-ion UPS units as part of a larger power and UPS infrastructure rollout should bundle this service at the time of hardware purchase to avoid scheduling delays post-delivery. Explore the full Vertiv catalog for compatible hardware, accessories, and extended service options across the PSI5 family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What hardware does the PEPPSI-3000LI5Y service cover?
A: It covers Liebert PSI5 lithium-ion UPS models including PEPPSI-1500LILF (1500VA), PEPPSI-2200LILF (2200VA), PEPPSI-3000LILF (3000VA), and SUPSI-1K3KRMV (rack-mount PSI5 lithium up to 3KVA).
Q: Does PEPPSI-3000LI5Y include physical hardware or only the service?
A: This SKU is a service package only — no UPS hardware is included. It covers professional startup commissioning and removal of the existing unit being replaced.
Q: Is removal of the existing UPS included in this service?
A: Yes. The PEPPSI-3000LI5Y scope explicitly includes removal of the legacy unit being replaced, which is particularly relevant given the disposal considerations for lithium-ion versus VRLA UPS batteries.
Q: Can this service be added after the hardware is already installed?
A: Vertiv service SKUs are designed to be coordinated with deployment. Purchasing startup services after installation may limit scheduling availability or scope coverage — bundle this at the hardware PO stage to avoid gaps.
Q: Does this service apply to VRLA-based PSI5 models?
A: No. PEPPSI-3000LI5Y is scoped specifically to PSI5 lithium-ion configurations. VRLA-based PSI5 variants require separate service SKUs.
The PEPPSI-3000LI5Y is a startup and removal service package — not a UPS unit — and that distinction matters more than it sounds. I see teams purchase the PSI5 lithium-ion hardware and treat commissioning as something facilities handles day-of. When a lithium-ion UPS is mis-initialized or loaded without proper sequencing, the failure mode is not a slow degradation you catch on monitoring — it is an abrupt event. This service package puts a qualified Vertiv technician on-site to commission correctly from power-on.
Technical Highlights:
- Lithium-Ion Startup Protocol: PSI5 lithium-ion units have different initialization requirements than VRLA — the startup service ensures battery management system configuration and load sequencing are done correctly, not approximated from a VRLA playbook.
- 3KVA Coverage Ceiling: The PEPPSI-3000LI5Y service envelope spans 1500VA through 3000VA PSI5 lithium configurations (PEPPSI-1500LILF, PEPPSI-2200LILF, PEPPSI-3000LILF, SUPSI-1K3KRMV) — one service SKU covers your full PSI5 lithium rack standardization program.
- Removal in Scope: Lithium-ion disposal is regulated differently than VRLA. Having removal included means the decommission logistics and compliance burden are handled by the service technician, not left as a facilities open item after go-live.
Deployment Considerations:
- Match the service SKU to the hardware SKU at PO stage — adding PEPPSI-3000LI5Y after delivery can create scheduling gaps if the Vertiv field team is not pre-engaged before ship date.
- This service does not apply to VRLA PSI5 variants — confirm your hardware model ends in LF (lithium-ion) before ordering this service SKU.
For data center refresh projects standardizing on the Liebert PSI5 lithium-ion platform across multiple rack positions, PEPPSI-3000LI5Y is the correct single-line-item service SKU to include on every PSI5 lithium hardware PO in the 1500VA–3000VA range.
