The emergence of the e-business economy and the advancement of mission-critical systems have demonstrated a new standard in system availability: zero downtime. This standard ranges from data centers, to server farms, networks, telecommunications and Internet service providers (ISPs), to all call centers. This in
turn has been driving the most aggressive wave of innovation in power technologies, specifically UPS solutions, in decades. The new economy demands that technological solutions be quickly and easily deployed on a global scale.

The Powerware 9170+ is uniquely designed to meet these ever-changing customer needs. Built for a global audience, the 9170+ is a scalable, modular, flexible solution that combines the highest level of reliability with the lowest cost of ownership in the 3–18 kVA range.

The 9170+ enables customers to build a power solution specific to their needs, with an expandable level of redundancy and increases runtimes through plug-and-play 3 kVA UPS and battery modules. The 9170+ can be configured to fit three-, six-, nine- or twelve-slot enclosures, and is available for tower and rackmount applications. The 9170+ also features a Power Saver mode, a user-selectable feature that increases unit efficiency from 88% in normaloperating mode to 97% in Power Saver mode. With its low initial investment, double conversion online technology, ABM battery management system, and high-efficiency Power Saver mode, you will never have to compromise reliability for efficiency.

Unique to the 9170+ is its global deployment capability. By using a high frequency

design, housing both logic and power in the power module, and offering a single cabinet design, distributors and purchasing departments around the world will have fewer system components to contend with, regardless of where the system is deployed.

Technical Spotlight: Network-level N+X redundancy
As business moves from a “bricks and mortar” model to “clicks and mortar,” the need for system availability at all levels of enterprise is rising exponentially. From servers to routers to telecommunication installations, the interdependence of the technological components of the wired world can make systems vulnerable to downtime. Many precautions and preventive measures are taken when designing the network, including power protection. In this shifting world, however, it’s becoming more evident that simple power protection isn’t enough. A new level of reliability is needed, one with redundancy, and thereby system availability.  Today users can opt for an even greater degree of redundancy, with N+1, N+2, N+3, etc. However, this level of redundancy can quickly become cost prohibitive if the user is creating redundant systems with a single module UPS. The 9170+ overcomes this potential obstacle with its modular design. Redundancy comes from the 3 kVA power modules plugged into the system. For example, if you have a 9 kVA solution, and are looking for N+2 redundancy, you only need a 15 kVA UPS (five power modules) with the 9170+, instead of 18 kVA. That’s because the five UPS modules run in parallel within the system, giving you N+2 redundancy, without the additional cost and space requirements. Powerware 9170+ eliminates a system-level single point-of-failure. Because both the logic and power are housed in the module and not in the enclosure, there is a redundancy for the entire UPS. This is a critical distinction when looking for multiple levels of redundancy in the UPS, as there is inherent vulnerability in a UPS that limits redundancy in any part of the system.

Maximum Performance
• The lowest overall cost of ownership is a direct result of the low initial investment, higher operating efficiencies and programmable high efficiency
• A UPS solution that is as easy to install and operate as a PC­ – Universal components fit in any order in any slot without affecting the operation of the system or its protection of the critical load
• Featuring user-friendly LCD display and two internal communication slots, which accept a wide variety of connectivity devices and the new SNMP/ Web adapter card
• Lightweight, high-performance power and battery modules weigh under 30 lbs. for easy service and hot-swapping Maximum Reliability
• N+X power and logic redundancy eliminates single pointof- failure, providing highest reliability and availability
• Redundant modularity virtually eliminates downtime and enhances serviceability
• Advanced Battery Management ABM® technology doubles battery service life Battery module (2 per slot)

Maximum Availability
• Double-conversion online technology is universally recognized as providing the highest availability in an internet- centric global marketplace
• Provides protection against all nine common power problems

Maximum Service Plans
• Powerware Gold Plan Plus: Enhance and extend your standard UPS warranty with added assurance of knowing your UPS is installed and operating properly from the start
• Comprehensive coverage for the entire UPS
• On-site start-up by authorized Powerware product representative
• Replacement UPS or module delivered to your location
• Original UPS or module picked up from your location

Maximum Flexibility
• Modular design delivers scalable, flexible solutions to constantly changing equipment requirements
• Easily expanded by installing additional power, charger, or battery modules to support additional critical applications and devices
• Internal options: galvanic isolation, line cord, receptacles, communications• External options: rackmount
kit, casters (standard on 9- and 12-slot enclosures), extended runtime battery cabinets (housing up to 8 hours of additional runtime), wall-mounted maintenance bypass cabinets

Rackmount configurations
Adding yet another level of flexibility to the unique design of the Powerware 9170+ is the ability to configure it into a rackmount solution. Imagine all the standard benefits of the Powerware 9170+ installed in a standard 19 inch computer rack with return brackets

• N+X redundancy for both power and logic eliminates system-level single point-of-failure
• Easily scalable to adapt to changing IT environments by simply adding power and/or battery modules
• True double-conversion online design
• ABM)® technology significantly increases battery service life
• Universal components fit in any order without affecting UPS operation
• Provides protection against all nine power problems
• Complete offering of power management software included to ensure data integrity
• Provides investment protection with a two-year limited warranty, 10-year pro-rated warranty, $250,000 load protection guarantee (U.S. and C anada)