Eaton 5SC1000 1000 VA 700 W UPS

Tower UPS for desktop and networking gear

The Eaton 5SC1000 is a line-interactive tower UPS rated at 1000 VA and 700 watts with a 120 V output. It accepts an input range of 96 to 144 Vac at 50 or 60 Hz through a NEMA 5-15P plug. Eight NEMA 5-15R outlets provide battery-backed and surge-only connections for a workstation, monitor, router and modem.

Step up from basic surge strips when outages last

A simple power strip cannot keep a PC running during a blackout; this unit supplies battery runtime so you can save work and shut down cleanly. The jump is worth it when a brief utility interruption would otherwise lose unsaved data or corrupt a local database. RS-232 and USB ports with included cables enable automated shutdown via Eaton Intelligent Power Manager software.

700 watts handles a typical desktop plus peripherals

At full 700 W load the battery provides only a few minutes of runtime, enough for an orderly shutdown but not extended operation. Light loads such as a router and NAS will run considerably longer. The unit weighs 25.60 lbs and measures 8.20 by 5.90 by 13.40 inches, so confirm shelf or floor space before purchase.