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Vertiv launches 30kW to 600 kW Liebert APM2 , UPS power solution
Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , introduced the Vertiv Liebert APM2 , a new energy-efficient and scalable power solution to its uninterruptible power supply , UPS systems portfolio . The Liebert APM2 is compatible with lithium-ion , Li-ion and VRLA batteries and features a compact design that can scale from 30kW to 600 kW in a single unit .
It offers significant energy savings as compared to less efficient alternatives , and can also parallel with up to four matching units for additional capacity or redundancy . The Liebert APM2 is a CE certified UPS system available in 400V in Africa , Europe , Middle East , Latin America , and Asia , including India and China .
To satisfy the increasing power needs of edge computing applications , as well as the constrained space typical of these sites , Liebert APM2 delivers a greater power output in a smaller footprint than similar capacity solutions , with Liebert APM2 models requiring up to 45 % less space than the predecessor UPS , Vertiv Liebert APM . The Liebert APM2 can be installed in-row , in-room , against-the-wall , or back-to-back for further application flexibility .
“ Vertiv created the Liebert APM2 in response to the need for a compact and efficient product that delivers dependable power quality and availability to the network edge ,” said Kyle Keeper , Senior Vice President of Global AC power at Vertiv . “ The UPS is Vertiv ’ s cuttingedge solution for handling increasing power infrastructure needs without the need for a complete system overhaul .”
The Liebert APM2 operates with high energy efficiency in all modes , up to 97.5 % in double-conversion mode ; up to 98.8 % efficiency when operating in Dynamic online mode , which draws power through the bypass line and uses the inverter for balanced output and as an active filter ; and up to 99 % when operating in ECO mode , which takes advantage of stable grid input conditions to leverage the bypass line .
All modes are automated based on user preferences . The intelligent paralleling feature of the Liebert APM2 facilitates load sharing among multiple power modules , even across multiple units . This enables balanced unit runtime and offers automatic failover for enhanced system availability . Intelligent paralleling has also been shown to contribute to energy efficiency .
“ Vertiv has introduced , in Liebert APM2 and other UPS systems , enhancements that improve operational efficiency and can contribute to a reduced datacentre PUE while also maintaining system availability ,” said Giovanni Zanei , Senior Director AC Power Global Offering and EMEA Business Vendor at Vertiv .
“ In particular , the Dynamic Online feature , built on a robust global platform launched in 2018 , enhances the already impressive UPS efficiency and has been adopted by energy- and availabilityconscious customers , including many colocators .”
The modular architecture of the Liebert APM2 allows for easy frontside access to replaceable components and features hot-swappable building blocks that optimise the mean time to repair , MTTR to less than 30 minutes . The Vertiv Life Services programme is an available option to remotely monitor and diagnose equipment health , with reporting to track UPS performance . p
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