Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 UPS

15-20kVA | 208/120VAC

UPS for Protection of Your Mission-Critical Applications

Intelligent and Efficient UPS for Protection of Your Mission-Critical Applications

The Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 UPS is an online double conversion UPS solution that offers premium power outage protection and continuous power conditioning in a compact and flexible rack/tower form factor. The Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 single-phase UPS operates with high power efficiency, making it ideally suited to protect critical infrastructure in both centralized and edge network applications.

Scalable runtime options with matching external battery cabinets provide additional flexibility for extended uninterrupted power. The Vertiv Liebert GXT5 offers battery health status and replacement date prediction for intelligent battery health management.

The UPS system is easy to deploy and maintain due to its user-friendly LCD interface and remote management capabilities, supported by the Vertiv™ RDU101 communications card. This compatibility extends to Vertiv infrastructure management solutions such as LIFE™ Services, environmental sensors, and Vertiv™ Power Insight.

With high online efficiency and unity power factor operation, the Vertiv Liebert GXT5 meets critical application needs. This Vertiv solution includes a standard, three-year advanced exchange product warranty, ensuring your business is protected.

What's in the box

  • UPS unit
  • Pre-installed Vertiv™ RDU101 communications card (NIC)
  • Tower stand
  • 4-Post Rack Mounting Kit
  • USB Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety Manual
  • Factory Test Report
  • Free Vertiv™ Power Insight management software (Free download)

Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Features

Leading UPS Technology

  • Unity output power factor (1.0) and sufficient capacity to power multiple racks or a networking closet.
  • Full-color graphic LCD with gravity sensing orientation for intuitive interface.
  • Optional external rack-mount maintenance bypass cabinet for enhanced serviceability.
  • Automatic internal bypass for continuous operation during internal faults.
  • External battery cabinets with auto-detection for simplified configuration.
  • Output Distribution Options with interchangeable PODs (Power Output Distribution).
  • Battery health status and replacement date prediction for proactive maintenance.
  • Remote management, update, and configuration capabilities.
  • Optimized thermal management and variable speed fan for efficient cooling.

Efficient and Green Product

  • High efficiency in online mode.
  • Energy Star 2.0 certified.
  • Even higher efficiency (up to 98%) in Active ECO mode.
  • Compliance with Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and REACH regulation.

Solutions Wide

  • 3-year standard warranty.
  • Compact Rack/Tower design for flexible deployment.
  • Broad range of services and extended warranty options.
  • Easy to install, configure, and operate.
  • Vertiv RDU101 network communications card with advanced features.
  • Compatibility with environmental sensors.
  • Integrated dry-contacts with selectable definition.
  • Free Vertiv Power Insight management software.
  • Serial port for out-of-band management with Avocent® serial consoles.

Key Features Highlighted

  • Unity Power Factor (1.0): Provides more usable power, enabling more connected loads, saving space and costs.
  • Colored Graphic LCD: User-friendly interface with gravity-sensitive orientation provides insight into UPS status for easy installation, configuration, and operation.
  • High Power Capacity: 15kVA and 20kVA capacities offer sufficient power for row and room-based applications.
  • High Efficiency: Energy Star 2.0 certification and up to 98% efficiency in Active ECO mode mean optimized energy management, lower heat dissipation, energy savings, and improved reliability.
  • Product Warranty: Comprehensive coverage through a standard three-year advanced exchange warranty.
  • Integrated Battery: Features self-test and detection capability.
  • Battery Cabinets with Auto-detection: Ensures the UPS is set up correctly to report available runtime when used with external battery cabinets.

Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Rear-view

The rear panel of the Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 UPS includes several ports and connectors:

  • Item 1: Vertiv™ Liebert® IntelliSlot port with the Vertiv™ Liebert® IntelliSlot RDU101 Communications Card factory installed.
  • Item 2: USB Port.
  • Item 3: RS-485 port for connecting an external temperature sensor.
  • Item 4: RS232 port (RJ-45/RJ-11 connection) used for command line interface.
  • Item 5: Terminal block communication connectors.
  • Item 6: External battery-cabinet connectors.
  • Item 7: POD breaker.
  • Item 8: Output breaker.
  • Item 9: Input breaker.
  • Item 10: Cover for power-distribution box connector.
  • Item 11: Knockouts for hard-wired power input and output.

Technical Specifications

Liebert® GXT5-15KMVRT11UXLN Liebert® GXT5-20KMVRT11UXLN
Ratings (VA/W) 15,000 VA/15,000 W 20,000 VA/20,000 W
Dimensions, inches (mm)
Unit W x D x H
Shipping, W x D x H
16.9 x 26.7 x 18.9 (430 x 680 x 482)
27.1 x 48.0 x 46.0 (690 x 1220 x 1169)
16.9 x 26.7 x 18.9 (430 x 680 x 482)
27.1 x 48.0 x 46.0 (690 x 1220 x 1169)
Weight, pounds (kg)
Unit
Shipping
396.6 (179.9)
518.8 (231.0)
396.6 (179.9)
518.8 (231.0)
Input AC Parameters
Operating Frequency, Nominal
Voltage Range
Input Wiring
40-70 Hz (factory-default is 60 Hz)
176-280 VAC (factory-default 120/208VAC)
Hard-wired terminal block 3W + G (L-L-N-G)
40-70 Hz (factory-default is 60 Hz)
176-280 VAC (factory-default 120/208VAC)
Hard-wired terminal block 3W + G (L-L-N-G)
Output AC Parameters
Output Receptacles
User selectable output
Waveform (On Battery)
Utility (AC) Mode Overload
Hard-wire, Optional POD's
208/120VAC
Sinewave
105% to 125% for 5 minutes
125% to 150% for 60 seconds
>150% (impact load) minimum 200 ms
Hard-wire, Optional POD's
208/120VAC
Sinewave
105% to 125% for 5 minutes
125% to 150% for 60 seconds
>150% (impact load) minimum 200 ms
Battery
Type
Backup Time (100% Load)
Backup Time (50% Load)
+2 External Battery Cabinet (100% Load)
+2 External Battery Cabinet (50% Load)
Valve-regulated, non-spillable, lead acid
7.0 minutes
19.0 minutes
19.5 minutes
49.5 minutes
Valve-regulated, non-spillable, lead acid
4.5 minutes
13.0 minutes
13.0 minutes
34.5 minutes
Environmental Requirements
Operating Temperature, °F (°C)
Storage Temperature, °F (°C)
Relative Humidity
Operating Elevation
Audible Noise
32-104 (0 to 40) (no derating)
5 to 140 (-15 to 40)
0-95% non-condensing
Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) at 77°F (25°C) without derating
<58 dBA, at 3.2 ft (1 m) from the front and sides, <58 dBA, at 3.2 ft (1 m) from rear
32-104 (0 to 40) (no derating)
5 to 140 (-15 to 40)
0-95% non-condensing
Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) at 77°F (25°C) without derating
<58 dBA, at 3.2 ft (1 m) from the front and sides, <58 dBA, at 3.2 ft (1 m) from rear
Agency
Surge Immunity and EMC
Transportation
Safety
Emissions
IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Category B
ISTA Procedure 1A
UL1778, c-UL listed
FCC Part 15 (Class A)
IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Category B
ISTA Procedure 1A
UL1778, c-UL listed
FCC Part 15 (Class A)
Warranty
Protection Plan
Equipment Protection Plan
Std. 3 year; Opt. 2 year extension
$500,000
Std. 3 year; Opt. 2 year extension
$500,000

Power Assurance Package: Comprehensive Service Support for Critical Systems

  • Five-year protection plan with 100% parts coverage and 24x7 emergency service.
  • On-site installation and startup of UPS and internal batteries (excludes hard-wired applications); configuration of new UPS and accessories; and if purchased, safe removal and disposal of legacy UPS and batteries.
  • On-site service support available 24x7 (within 150 miles of regional service center) and includes 100% labor and travel coverage.
  • 100% parts coverage for UPS, including internal batteries, POD (power output distribution), and web card.
  • 24x7 access to customer resolution center and online access to Customer Services Network.

Key benefits:

  • Hassle-free management of multi-site rollouts.
  • Frees up time-strapped IT staff by managing and tracking UPS health, maintenance, and service.
  • Reduces the worry of critical equipment downtime.
  • Ensures rapid recovery in the event of failure (within 24-48 hours).
  • Frees you from the responsibility of handling and documenting the disposal of legacy UPS and batteries.

Remote Diagnostic Services for Rapid Response

Uptime assurance:

  • Continuous monitoring for early detection of trends and operating anomalies.
  • Analysis and interpretation of alarm and status messages.

Rapid incident response:

  • Automatic transmission of data for analysis.
  • Concurrent diagnosis and dispatch of an engineer to site.
  • Shipment of parts for corrective maintenance.

Increased insight and ease of management:

  • Notification of operating conditions that may impact system health.
  • Periodic trend and analysis reports.
  • Integration of remote and on-site services to ensure business continuity.

Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 UPS - Power Assurance Services

Power Assurance Package

Bundled Start-up Service AND 5-Year On-site Emergency Response

Equipment Model/Type Standard Part Number With LIFE™ Services Part Number With Removal Part Number With LIFE™ and Removal Part Number
15-20kVA GXT5 UPS PAPGXT15-20K PAPGXT15-20KLF PAPGXT15-20KRMV PAPGXT15-20KRLF
External Battery Cabinet 288V PAPGXT-BATT PAPGXT-BATTRMV N/A N/A

Power Startup Services

Start-up Service Only M-F, 8-5 Part Number 7x24 Part Number 7x24 with Removal Part Number
15-20kVA GXT5 UPS SUGXT15-20MF SUGXT15-20U7 SUGXT15-20U7RMV
External Battery Cabinet 288V SUGXT-EXTBTCB SUGXT-EXTBTCBRMV

Power Emergency Services

5-Year On-site Emergency Coverage Only Standard Part Number With LIFE™ Services Part Number
15-20kVA GXT5 UPS PEPGXT15-20K5YR PEPGXT15-20KLF
External Battery Cabinet 288V PEPGXT-288BAT5YR N/A

Power Assurance Package - Summary

  • Includes all listed "Power Start-up Services" and "Power Emergency Services" support.
  • One Preventative Maintenance visit after the 3rd year.

Power Startup Services - Summary

  • Installation includes mounting and start-up of new UPS or EBC (excludes hard-wired applications).
  • Services performed by Vertiv factory-trained technicians.
  • Services performed 7x24, excluding national holidays, within the 48 contiguous states and Hawaii.
  • Includes removal and disposal of existing UPS or EBC equipment, if selected.

Power Emergency Services - Summary

  • On Site Service Support: Full-service five (5) year contract term commencing upon the start-up date.
  • 100% parts coverage: Includes internal batteries, POD, and web card.
  • 100% labor and travel coverage: 7 days/week, 24 hours/day.
  • 24-Hour Customer Resolution Center: Reachable via 1-800-LIEBERT.
  • Access to Customer Services Network portal.
  • LIFE™ Services includes: Continuous Monitoring, Expert Analysis, and Proactive Response. Note: LIFE Services requires an RDU101 card, included on all 5000VA to 20000VA models.

Available Accessories for the Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 UPS

Network communications and environmental sensors

  • Network Communications: RDU101 - IntelliSlot web card for SNMP and web management, supports environmental sensors. The RDU101 is factory installed on 5kVA and larger GXT5 UPS.
  • Environmental Sensors:
    • IS-RELAY: IntelliSlot Interface kit for relay contacts.
    • SN-Z01: Integrated cable with single temperature sensor.
    • SN-Z02: Integrated cable with three temperature sensors.
    • SN-Z03: Integrated cable with three temperature and one humidity sensors.
    • SN-T: Modular with single temperature sensor.
    • SN-TH: Modular with single temperature and single humidity sensor.
    • SN-2D: Modular with two door contact inputs.
    • SN-3C: Modular with three dry contact inputs.
    • SN-L20: Modular leak zone sensor with 20-foot cable (Liebert® RDU-S only).
  • UPS manageability options: Vertiv™ Power Insight Software Management - A complimentary web-based software designed to monitor up to 100 Vertiv™ UPSs and Vertiv™ rPDUs.

Mounting Kit Options

Application Model Supported Style Model Description
2 Post- Telecom rack All GXT5 UPS Shelf RS500 Flush-mount shelf for 19" rack wide.
All GXT5 UPS Shelf RS700 Flush-mount shelf for 23" rack wide.
4 Post rack All GXT5 UPS Bracket RMKIT18-32 Cabinet/racks with 18" - 32" deep support rails - Telescopic rail.

Optional Power Output Distribution PODs

POD Model Number Output Connections
PD2-101 (8) 5-15/20R T-slot, (2) L6-30R
PD2-102 (4) 5-15/20R T-slot, (4) L6-20R
PD2-103 (4) 5-15/20R T-slot, (4) L6-30R
PD2-104 (4) 5-15/20R T-slot, (2) L6-30R, (2) L6-20R
PD2-105 (4) 5-15/20R T-slot, (2) L5-30R, (2) L5-20R
PD2-106 (4) L5-20R, (4) L6-20R
PD2-107 (4) L5-20R, (4) 5-15/20R T-slot
PD2-108 (2) L6-30R, (2) L6-20R
PD2-109 (2) L14-30R

Vertiv™ Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Option

Integrated lock out/tag out arm for maximum site and personnel safety.

MBC Model Number Dimensions Input Output Compatible UPS
VMBC-20KMVRT4U 16.9W x 21.6D x 6.8H (in)
430W x 549D x 173H (mm)
Hardwired (L-L-N-G) 3x L14-30R, Hardwired, Optional PD2 POD GXT5-15KMVRT11UXLN
GXT5-20KMVRT11UXLN

External battery cabinets and replacement battery kits

External Battery Cabinets must be added in pairs with the 15-20kVA GXT5 UPS.

UPS External battery cabinets Replacement battery kits
GXT5-15KMVRT11UXLN 2 x GXT5-EBC288VRT4U 2 x GXT5-288VBATKIT
GXT5-20KMVRT11UXLN 2 x GXT5-EBC288VRT4U 2 x GXT5-288VBATKIT

External Battery Cabinet Power Cable Connection Diagram

The diagram illustrates how to connect external battery cabinets (EBCs) to the Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 UPS. Up to 20 EBCs (10 pairs) can be connected on each Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 15-20kVA UPS. The connections are made from the UPS output terminals to the input terminals of the battery cabinets, typically in a daisy-chain configuration for multiple cabinets.

Battery Runtime Tables

Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5-15KMVRT11UXLN

Load % Internal Battery Only Number of External Battery Cabinets - GXT5-EBC288VRT4U
VA W 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
10 1500 1500 133.0 303.0 473.0 643.5 814.0 984.0 1154.5 1324.5 1495.0 1665.0 1835.5
20 3000 3000 63.5 138.5 226.5 314.5 402.5 491.0 579.0 667.0 755.0 843.0 931.0
30 4500 4500 38.5 89.0 140.0 199.0 258.0 317.5 376.5 435.5 494.5 554.0 613.0
40 6000 6000 26.0 64.5 102.0 140.5 185.5 230.0 274.5 319.0 363.5 408.0 453.0
50 7500 7500 19.0 49.5 79.5 110.0 141.5 177.0 213.0 249.0 284.5 320.5 356.0
60 9000 9000 15.0 39.5 65.0 90.0 115.5 142.0 172.0 202.0 232.0 262.0 291.5
70 10500 10500 12.0 32.0 54.5 76.0 98.0 120.0 143.0 169.0 194.5 220.5 246.5
80 12000 12000 10.0 27.0 46.5 65.5 85.0 104.0 123.5 144.0 167.0 189.5 212.5
90 13500 13500 8.5 23.0 40.0 57.5 74.5 91.5 108.5 125.5 144.0 164.5 184.5
100 15000 15000 7.0 19.5 34.5 50.5 66.0 81.0 96.5 112.0 127.5 144.5 162.5

Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5-20KMVRT11UXLN

Load % Internal Battery Only Number of External Battery Cabinets - GXT5-EBC288VRT4U
VA W 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
10 2000 2000 99.0 222.5 353.0 483.0 613.5 743.5 873.5 1004.0 1134.0 1264.5 1394.5
20 4000 4000 45.0 101.0 161.5 228.0 294.5 361.0 427.0 493.5 560.0 626.5 693.0
30 6000 6000 26.0 64.5 102.0 140.5 185.5 230.0 274.5 319.0 363.5 408.0 453.0
40 8000 8000 17.5 45.5 74.0 102.5 131.0 164.0 197.5 231.0 265.0 298.5 332.0
50 10000 10000 13.0 34.5 57.5 80.5 103.0 126.0 151.5 179.0 206.0 233.0 260.0
60 12000 12000 10.0 27.0 46.5 65.5 85.0 104.0 123.5 144.0 167.0 189.5 212.5
70 14000 14000 8.0 21.5 38.0 55.0 71.0 87.5 104.0 120.5 137.5 157.0 176.5
80 16000 16000 6.5 18.0 32.0 46.5 61.0 75.5 89.5 104.0 118.5 133.0 150.0
90 18000 18000 5.5 15.0 27.0 40.0 53.0 66.0 78.5 91.5 104.0 117.0 130.0
100 20000 20000 4.5 13.0 23.0 34.5 46.5 58.0 69.5 81.0 92.5 104.5 116.0

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