New Hot-Swap PDUs provide an economical zero-downtime solution for UPS maintenance

Chicago, IL (June 22, 2010)–Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection solutions, has introduced a line of Hot-Swap Power Distribution Units. These new PDUs make it possible to remove standard plug-in UPS systems for maintenance or replacement without interrupting power to the connected load.

The Hot-Swap PDUs feature dual input power cables that connect both to the UPS and directly to the primary power source. During normal operation, the PDU supplies conditioned power from the UPS to connected equipment. A manual transfer switch enables the load to be shifted from the UPS to direct primary power. The UPS may then be powered down and removed from service while connected mission-critical equipment remains powered and operational.

Key Features and Benefits:

* Enable standard UPS systems to be removed, replaced or repaired without poweringd own a mission-critical connected load
* Minimize costly network downtime during scheduled UPS maintenance periods
* Dual power input cables and manual transfer switch with lighted status indicators
* 2U installation in 2- or 4-post racks; also support space-saving rear-post mounting
* Five models, 10A-30A, universally compatible with UPS systems up to 3000VA

“Viewed from a lifecycle perspective, a standard plug-in UPS system isn’t necessarily uninterruptible,â€? said Tripp Lite Product Manager Rich Feldhaus. “At some point it may be necessary to take the UPS off line for maintenance–and that means costly system downtime. But with Tripp Lite’s new Hot-Swap PDUs, a UPS can be repaired or replaced at any time, while keeping connected mission- critical equipment powered and fully operational.â€?

For more information on Tripp Lite’s Hot-Swap PDU and to view the entire line of Power Distribution Units, go to: http://www.tripplite.com/HotSwapPDU

To download product images, go to: http://www.tripplite.com/model/4466

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About Tripp Lite
Outstanding product reliability and exceptional service have been Tripp Lite trademarks for more than 85 years. Tripp Lite’s innovations include the world’s first UPS system designed specifically for personal computers, and the world’s most trusted premium surge suppressor–the Isobar®–with more than 16 million in use. Tripp Lite maintains the highest level of ready-to-ship inventory in the industry with more than 1,000 different products, including UPS systems, rack systems, PDUs, PowerAlert software for enterprise-level system management and control, surge suppressors, KVM switches, cables and connectivity products, inverters, power strips, notebook accessories and more. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tripp Lite maintains a global presence with fully staffed offices worldwide. Additional information, including a list of Tripp Lite’s sales offices and authorized reseller partners, can be found by visiting Tripp Lite’s website: http://www.tripplite.com