Power Output Distribution Unit enables redundant operation.

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Able to connect up to three Liebert GXT2 10 kVA UPS units, Parallel POD provides adaptable power capacity and redundancy to support critical applications housed in small and mid-sized IT spaces. By paralleling units together, user can add 10 kVA of capacity and 10 kVA for redundancy, allowing multiple units to work together to deliver 16,000 W of protection. Devices provide on-line double-conversion protection, and can be serviced and maintained without shutting down load.



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New Parallel POD Boosts Flexibility, Availability of Liebert GXT2 UPS



SMB-Focused Product from Emerson Network Power Enables Flexibility, Redundancy

Columbus, Ohio [August 14, 2008] - Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(TM), today introduced a new parallel POD for the Liebert GXT2 10 kVA UPS, providing adaptable power capacity and increased redundancy to support critical applications housed in small and mid-sized IT spaces.

The parallel POD enables connection of up to three Liebert GXT2 10 kVA units. By paralleling the units together, users can add 10 kVA of capacity and 10 kVA for redundancy, allowing multiple units to work together to deliver 16,000 Watts of protection for high-density racks and enabling redundant operation.

"Businesses of all sizes increasingly rely on IT systems for essential revenue-generating activities such as IP telephony," said John Page, product manager, Emerson Network Power's AC Power business. "The parallel POD works with the Liebert GXT2 10 kVA UPS to provide the flexibility to react quickly to changing business demands and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your network has reliable power protection."

Depending on the configuration, the parallel POD works with two or three Liebert GXT2 10 kVA units, with each Liebert GXT2 supporting a share of the load. These units deliver on-line double-conversion UPS protection and can be serviced and maintained without shutting down the load. The Liebert GXT2 UPS, batteries and parallel POD are all rackmountable in standard IT industry racks.

For more information on the Liebert GXT2 with parallel POD, or any other Liebert technologies and services from Emerson Network Power, visit www.liebert.com.

About Emerson Network Power

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(TM) from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. Liebert power, precision cooling and monitoring products and services from Emerson Network Power improve the utilization and management of data center and network technologies by increasing IT system availability, flexibility and efficiency. For more information, visit www.liebert.com, www.emersonnetworkpower.com or www.eu.emersonnetworkpower.com.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2007 were $22 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.

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