Vertiv Liebert GXE  /  Essential Online UPS  /  1000VA to 3000VA

The Vertiv Liebert GXE range is Vertiv's value line of online double conversion UPS, purpose built for organisations that need genuine online protection without the premium price of a fully featured GXT5. Spanning 1000VA, 1500VA, 2000VA and 3000VA, the GXE is a true online double conversion (VFI) UPS, not a line-interactive unit. That distinction matters: the load is always powered from a freshly regenerated pure sine wave, completely isolated from the incoming mains, so voltage sags, surges, frequency drift, electrical noise and brownouts never reach your connected equipment. You get the same fundamental class of protection that critical loads demand, packaged for affordability.

Each GXE model is offered in two mechanical formats. The compact IMT tower versions suit an office corner, a wall cabinet or a small comms room where rack space is not available, while the IRT2UXL rack and tower versions install in a standard 19-inch cabinet or stand vertically as a tower. Only the rack and tower IRT2UXL models accept external battery cabinets, with up to four cabinets supported for extended runtime, so if you expect to grow your backup time, specify the IRT2UXL. Indigi Power and Cooling supplies the full GXE range Australia-wide with optional installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance from our Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne hubs.

Vertiv Liebert GXE 1-3kVA overview

Essential and affordable online double conversion protection with the Vertiv Liebert GXE 1kVA to 3kVA range.

Why the GXE range leads the value online UPS class

Communications and management are flexible on the GXE. Every unit includes a USB port and a colour LCD for local status and configuration, and an optional Vertiv IntelliSlot IS-UNITY network card adds SNMP and web monitoring when you need remote visibility. Vertiv Power Assist and Power Insight software provide graceful shutdown and fleet monitoring across your estate. Because the network card is optional rather than included, you only pay for remote management on the units that require it, which keeps the essential-class pricing genuinely essential.

GXE 1000-3000VA range specifications

GXE 1000VA to 3000VA models at a glance

All four GXE capacities share the same essential online double conversion platform and 0.9 power factor. The rack and tower IRT2UXL figures below feature the models most sites deploy in a cabinet, with the equivalent IMT tower weight noted for space-limited installations.

On internal batteries the GXE range delivers a short bridge of roughly 3 minutes at full load and around 9 minutes at half load, which comfortably covers most utility blips and gives connected servers time to shut down gracefully. Where you need to ride through longer outages or bridge to a generator, the rack and tower IRT2UXL models take up to four matching external battery cabinets to build the runtime you require. The compact IMT tower versions (GXE3-1000IMT at 11.8 kg, GXE3-1500IMT at 16.4 kg, GXE3-2000IMT at 19.4 kg and GXE3-3000IMT at 27.7 kg) run on their internal batteries only and suit fixed, space-limited deployments.

Applications for the GXE 1-3kVA range

The GXE is matched to smaller critical loads that still demand true online protection but where budget is a real constraint. Because it is online double conversion rather than line-interactive, it suits sites with unstable, noisy or generator-backed power where voltage and frequency wander, and it does so at an essential-class price that makes protecting more of your estate affordable.

• Small and medium server rooms, single racks and NAS or backup appliances
• Network and comms cabinets, switches, routers and firewalls
• Edge computing and micro data centre nodes in retail, industrial and remote sites
• Point of sale controllers, security, CCTV and access-control head-ends
• Office IT, telephony and building management systems needing clean power on a budget

To browse capacities and matching accessories, see the full Vertiv single phase UPS range, and if you are protecting a full rack or room, pair the UPS with cooling through our server room cooling service. Not sure of your runtime target? Use the UPS runtime and battery sizing calculator.

GXE vs a typical line-interactive UPS

The most common mistake at this capacity is choosing a cheap line-interactive UPS to save money. The GXE proves you do not have to. It is genuinely affordable yet remains true online double conversion, so you keep the zero-transfer, fully conditioned output that line-interactive units cannot match. The table below shows the difference.

Where the GXE sits at the value end of Vertiv's online range, the Vertiv Liebert GXT5 is the premium step-up. If your application calls for unity power factor for full-watt output, higher online efficiency of up to 94 to 95%, an included RDU120 network card, a 3-year warranty or lithium-ion battery options, choose the GXT5. If your priority is dependable online double conversion protection at the lowest sensible cost, the GXE is the right fit. Indigi Power and Cooling supplies both families and will help you match the topology, power factor and runtime to your load and budget.

Installation and maintenance across Australia

The GXE 1000VA and 1500VA models connect to a standard IEC C14 inlet, while the 2000VA and 3000VA models use an IEC C20 inlet, and all are straightforward to deploy. Any hardwired distribution, rack integration or building supply work should be carried out by a licensed electrician. Indigi Power and Cooling provides single phase UPS installation and commissioning nationally, including rack mounting, external battery cabinet connection, load transfer and configuration of the optional network card and shutdown software.

To protect your investment and keep the warranty valid, the VRLA batteries and electronics should be inspected on a regular schedule. Our UPS maintenance service covers testing, battery health checks and firmware updates, and annual maintenance plans keep your GXE fleet compliant and reliable. Because the batteries are hot-swappable, replacement can typically be carried out without shutting the protected load down, which minimises disruption in live environments.

Australian sites bring their own power quality challenges, from long feeder runs and voltage sag in regional areas to generator changeover on backed-up sites, and these are exactly the conditions online double conversion is built to ride through. All fixed electrical connection work must comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules and be performed by a licensed electrician, and Indigi Power and Cooling handles that side of the deployment for you so the GXE is installed, labelled and commissioned correctly the first time, from our hubs in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and on scheduled visits to sites nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Vertiv GXE an online double conversion UPS?

Yes. Despite being Vertiv's essential and affordable range, the GXE is a true online double conversion (VFI) UPS, not a line-interactive unit. The load is always powered from a regenerated pure sine wave, fully isolated from the mains, with zero transfer time.

What is the power factor of the GXE range?

The GXE has a 0.9 power factor, so a 1000VA model delivers 900W, a 1500VA model delivers 1350W, a 2000VA model delivers 1800W and a 3000VA model delivers 2700W. If you need unity power factor for full-watt output, step up to the Vertiv Liebert GXT5.

Can the GXE be used as a rack or a tower?

It depends on the model chosen. The IMT versions are compact towers, while the IRT2UXL versions are convertible and install either in a standard 19-inch rack or stand vertically as a tower. Only the IRT2UXL rack and tower models accept external battery cabinets.

How many external battery cabinets can the GXE take?

The rack and tower IRT2UXL models accept up to four external battery cabinets to extend runtime. The compact IMT tower models run on their internal batteries only and do not accept external cabinets.

What efficiency and warranty does the GXE offer?

The GXE achieves up to 91% efficiency in online double conversion mode and up to 96% in ECO mode, and it carries a 2-year Vertiv limited warranty for the Australia and New Zealand market. Regular maintenance and correct installation keep the warranty valid.

How is the GXE different from the GXT5?

Both are online double conversion, but the GXE is the essential, affordable option with 0.9 power factor, up to 91% efficiency, VRLA batteries and a 2-year warranty. The premium GXT5 adds unity power factor, higher efficiency, an included network card, a 3-year warranty and lithium battery options.

Can Indigi install and maintain the GXE anywhere in Australia?

Yes. We supply, install, commission and maintain the GXE range nationwide from our Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne hubs, covering Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and regional sites on scheduled visits.

Related products and services

• Full Vertiv single phase UPS range
• Vertiv Liebert GXT5-1000IRT2UXL 1000VA premium online UPS
• Vertiv Liebert GXT5-2000IRT2UXL 2000VA premium online UPS
• Vertiv Liebert GXT5-3000IRT2UXL 3000VA premium online UPS
• Single phase UPS installation and commissioning
• UPS maintenance plans

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