Eaton 5SC 500i UPS – 500 VA / 350 W, Line-Interactive, Tower (5SC500i)

The Eaton 5SC500i Uninterruptible Power Supply is a line-interactive UPS designed to deliver affordable, reliable protection for small business servers and sensitive IT equipment. With a capacity of 0.5 kVA (350 W), four AC outlets and a compact tower form factor, this UPS provides sinewave output for compatibility with modern electronics and an LCD display for real-time status and measurements. Certified to CE/GS/C-Tick standards, it supplies backup power for approximately 13 minutes at half load.

Advantages

The 5SC500i offers a sinewave output to ensure stable operation of sensitive devices, an LCD interface that shows operational status and measurements in real time, and a compact tower design that fits small server rooms or office desks. Its certification (CE/GS/C-Tick) and built-in battery provide predictable runtime during short power interruptions.

Suitable for

• Small business servers and network equipment
• Workstations and desktop PCs requiring clean power
• Point-of-sale systems and critical office electronics
• Home labs and compact IT racks

Key specifications

• Output power capacity: 0.5 kVA
• Output power: 350 W
• AC outlets quantity: 4
• USB ports: 1 × USB 2.0
• Form factor: Tower
• Approximate backup time: ~13 minutes at 50% load
• Product colour: Black
• Weight: 6.6 kg
• Certifications: CE / GS / C-Tick

How to use

Place the Eaton 5SC500i on a stable, flat surface near the equipment to be protected and connect your critical devices to the four AC outlets. Use the LCD to monitor input/output voltage, battery status and load in real time. For safe operation, connect the UPS to a properly grounded mains outlet and install the USB connection to a management computer if you require graceful shutdown or monitoring through Eaton software. Follow the user manual for battery charging and initialisation procedures before placing the UPS into regular service.

Recommendations

Install the UPS in a ventilated area away from heat sources and liquids. Periodically test the unit under load and replace the battery according to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule to ensure reliable backup during outages.