PowerShield Rack Mount Bypass Switch + Hot Swap PDU for 1 & 2kVA UPS

Here's the thing nobody tells you about UPS maintenance: every time you pull the unit for a battery swap or firmware update, your server room goes dark. That's a risk you don't need to take at 7am on a Tuesday.

This PowerShield bypass switch keeps power flowing to your load while you service the UPS. No downtime. No scrambling. You swap the battery, run the diagnostics, walk away — and your network stays up the whole time.

The built-in PDU gives you 7 outlets so you can distribute power straight from the unit without hunting for a separate strip. Mount it horizontally or vertically (ORU) in a rack, or wall-mount it if space is tight. It's designed to attach directly to PowerShield Centurion RT and Commander RT ranges.

Works with offline, line interactive, and true online double-conversion topologies. If your UPS sits in that 1–2kVA window, this is the piece that makes maintenance a non-event instead of a fire drill

• 7-outlet hot swap PDU built in — distribute power to your load without a separate strip
• Rackmount horizontally or vertically (ORU), or wall-mount for tighter spaces
• Designed to attach to PowerShield Centurion RT and Commander RT UPS ranges
• Compatible with offline, line interactive, and true online double-conversion topologies
• Keeps your load powered during battery replacement, firmware updates, or full UPS service