NEWS RELEASE

October 1, 2002                                                                                              Editorial Contact: Eugene Zuch

                                                                                                                             954-346-2442 Ext. 359

1U, 1600W FRONT-END POWER SYSTEM IS

HOT-SWAP WITH FULL FRONT ACCESS

Coral Springs, Florida-UNIPOWER's new 1600-watt, hot-swap front-end power system features full frontal access to all input and output connections in a slim 1U high (1.72 inches) 19-inch rack. The front panel has two IEC60320 AC receptacles for fast line cord connection, Anderson- type DC output connectors and a 25-pin subminiature D connector for control signals. These connectors provide quick connection and disconnection of the power system. Separate AC line cord inputs for each power module allows for A/B inputs adding to overall system reliability. The system is only 11.56 inches deep, for use in ETSI cabinetry with maximum depth of 12 inches. The power system is designed for use in telecom systems, network equipment and other applications which use a 48 or 24VDC power bus.

The power rack holds two hot-swap, paralleled-connected power modules which produce 24VDC at 58.3A (1400W) or 48 VDC at 33.3A (1600W) in the non-redundant mode.  Operating in the 1+1 redundant mode, the system produces 24VDC at 29.2A (700W) or 48VDC at 16.7A (800W).

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1600 WATT FRONT END SYSTEM

Other features of the 1600-watt front-end include universal input voltage range of 85-264VAC, input power factor correction, remote sensing, a +5VDC, 250mA standby output, and integral LED status indicators. The system meets the Class B conducted EMI standard. Monitoring and control signals brought out include AC power fail, DC power good, overtemperature warning, current monitor, current share, and module present.

There is an optional I2C serial data bus output which permits monitoring of the system operating parameters on demand by a host computer.

The complete 1600-watt front-end system consists of a rack with two power modules priced separately. The rack is priced as low as $340 each and the power modules are priced at $390 each in OEM volumes. Delivery is stock to 4 weeks.

UNIPOWER Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-density, hot-swap power solutions used in telecom, datacom, network equipment, servers, data storage, industrial and medical systems.

For reader information contact Mark Hart, UNIPOWER Corporation, 3900 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, (954) 346-2442 extension 315, fax (954) 340-7901. E-mail: markh@unipower-corp.com.

Websites: www.powercassette.com or www.unipowercorp.com

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