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About our UPS selector
IP Trading stocks a wide range of UPS systems for Australian businesses. Use the selector above to filter by the specs you need such as VA rating, rack or tower, topology, and connector type. Stock and lead times vary by model, so check the product page before ordering.
UPS topology
Which UPS type do you need?
Standby
Switches to battery only when main power fails. The most cost-effective option for non-critical equipment in stable power environments.
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Uses automatic voltage regulation (AVR) to correct minor power sags and surges without switching to battery, extending battery life and improving reliability.
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Equipment always runs from battery, which is continuously charged from main. Zero transfer time and complete isolation from main power quality issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
VA (volt-amperes) is the apparent power rating of a UPS. It's the maximum electrical load it can supply to connected equipment. It is always equal to or higher than the watt rating. To size a UPS correctly, divide your total equipment wattage by the power factor (typically 0.8 for mixed IT loads) to get the minimum VA you need.
If you're upgrading to a new unit, IP Trading offers a UPS trade-in programme through our Eaton UPSgrade page. You can trade in your old UPS and put the value toward a new Eaton unit. It's a straightforward way to dispose of your old equipment responsibly while offsetting the cost of your upgrade. Find out more about the UPSgrade trade-in programme.
A UPS should never be loaded above 80% of its rated capacity. Operating above this threshold shortens battery life, reduces runtime headroom, and leaves no buffer for load spikes when equipment starts up. The standard practice is to size your UPS so your actual load sits between 50% and 75% of the unit's VA rating.
Yes. Some UPS models are rated for harsher environments including wider operating temperatures and ruggedised enclosures. Use the Use Case filter and select Industrial UPS to narrow the results to models suitable for industrial applications.
A rack mount UPS (1U, 2U, 3U) installs directly into a standard 19-inch server rack. Rack UPS is the right choice for server rooms and data centres with existing rack infrastructure. A tower UPS stands upright on the floor or a shelf. Tower UPS is better suited to offices, branch locations, or environments without a server rack.
Yes. Network switches and firewalls are typically lower-wattage devices, but they are often more critical to protect than servers. If your network infrastructure loses power before servers can shut down gracefully, you risk data corruption and extended recovery time. Including all active networking equipment in your UPS load calculation is standard practice.
A standby UPS switches to battery when power fails (transfer time: 4 - 8ms). A line interactive UPS corrects voltage sags and surges without switching to battery (2 - 4ms transfer). An online double conversion UPS runs equipment from battery at all times with zero transfer time and maximum isolation from mains power quality issues.
Both Eaton and APC (by Schneider Electric) are tier-one UPS manufacturers with comprehensive Australian warranty and support coverage. Eaton's 5P, 5PX, and 9PX series are known for high efficiency and lithium-ion options. APC's Smart-UPS and SRT series offer strong ecosystem integration with Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure monitoring platform. IP Trading stocks and supports both.
