BR1500G UPS vs 5SC1500 UPS
The 5SC1500 UPS costs about $150 more than the BR1500G UPS and buys you 8 more I/O. It also costs you 2 more rack units.
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BR1500G UPSEaton
5SC1500 UPS| Spec | BR1500G UPS | 5SC1500 UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | 2U |
| Weight | 28.0 lbs | 26.5 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | Passive |
| Depth | 300 mm | 340 mm |
| I/O count | 2 | 10 |
| Price | ~$299 | ~$449 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerFree, no sign-up. Both units are in the catalog.