UPS Eaton 5E Gen2 1600 USB Line-Interactive 1.6 kVA / 900 W, 6× C13 outlets, USB, tower, black

The Eaton 5E Gen2 1600 USB is a line-interactive UPS providing 1.6 kVA (900 W) backup power with six AC outlets in a compact tower housing. Designed for home and small office environments, this UPS offers voltage regulation, automatic restart after mains return, and integration with Windows, macOS and Linux via USB for safe shutdowns and monitoring. The unit is fanless up to 1200 VA for quiet operation and includes permanent battery recharge, cold-start capability and automatic battery testing.

Advantages

Eaton 5E Gen2 delivers reliable power protection with double-boost Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to correct under- and overvoltage events and conserve battery life. The UPS supports easy integration using national outlet formats and provides USB connectivity for OS-level power management and Eaton UPS Companion software for monitoring and energy analysis. Safety and quality are ensured by external CE certification (TUV) and a two-year warranty.

Suitable for

• Home desktop PCs and workstations
• Small office equipment: routers, modems, network switches
• Point-of-sale terminals and small servers
• Home entertainment devices and set-top boxes

Key specifications

• Model: Eaton 5E Gen2 1600 USB (MPN: 5E1600UI)
• Output power capacity: 1.6 kVA / 900 W
• Outlets: 6 AC outlets
• USB: 1 × USB 2.0 port
• Form factor / colour: Tower / Black
• Weight: 9.3 kg
• Topology: Line-interactive with double-boost AVR

How to use

Place the Eaton 5E Gen2 on a stable, ventilated surface near the equipment to be protected and connect devices to the AC outlets. Plug the UPS into mains power to charge the internal battery; the unit maintains battery charge even when switched off. For PC integration, connect the UPS to a computer using the USB port and install the Eaton UPS Companion software or rely on the operating system’s native power management for automatic safe shutdown. After a total battery discharge, the auto-restart function allows the UPS to restart automatically when mains power is restored. The UPS also supports cold-start operation if you need to power connected devices without mains present.

Recommendations

Use the Eaton 5E Gen2 to protect essential equipment only and avoid connecting high-consumption appliances (e.g., heaters, laser printers) that could exceed the 900 W output. Perform periodic battery tests and follow the battery replacement alarm to maintain backup availability. Keep firmware and monitoring software up to date for reliable operation.