Input plugs and output receptacles
When you receive a UPS, you should be able to plug it in right away. If a UPS can’t be plugged into the wall socket, or their equipment can't be plugged into it, you’ve got a problem.
Any UPS with a rating of 1500 VA or below can be plugged into a standard household receptacle/socket. UPS models with ratings higher than 1500 VA use input plugs that can’t be plugged directly into a standard receptacle. Many higher rated UPSs (above 1500 VA) may also be hardwired directly into the electrical distribution panel at the installation location by a licensed electrician.
Many UPS models offer a fixed set of input and output receptacles. Other UPS models can be configured with a custom set of input and output connections.
For reference we’ve included the following chart to help you visually confirm input and output plug/receptacle options:
* 5-15P can plug into 5-20R
R = Receptacle, P = Plug, L = Locking
For the number before the hyphen:
5 = 125V, two-pole, three-wire (grounded)
6 = 250V, two-pole, three-wire (grounded)
14 = 125/250V, three-pole, four-wire (grounded)
The number after the hyphen indicates the amperage. For example, the L5-30R is a 30A receptacle.
5-15R![]() |
5-15P![]() |
5-20R![]() |
5-20P![]() |
L5-30R![]() |
L5-30P![]() |
6-15R![]() |
6-15P![]() |
L6-20R![]() |
L6-20P![]() |
L5-20R![]() |
L5-20P![]() |
IEC-320-C13 (female)![]() |
IEC-320-C14 (male)![]() |
IEC-320-C19 (female)![]() |
IEC-320-C20 (male)![]() |
IEC-309, 16A![]() |
IEC-309, 32A![]() |
Terminal Block (Hardwired)![]() |
Know your North American receptacles
In North American markets, most facilities utilize plugs and receptacles conforming to standards established by the National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA), which uses a smart code to define what each part number represents. If you know the part number of your connector, you can find its voltage and amperage ratings. Always check with your local electrician to verify proper wiring and installation.
How big can I go?

A common question from IT managers is, “I have a receptacle at my facility; what is the biggest UPS can I connect to it?” If you’re looking at UPSs 6 kVA or lower, it’s a pretty straight forward question to answer as shown below:

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Smaller UPS models like the Eaton 9130 UPS provide a fixed
set of output receptacles

UPS models like the Eaton 9355 can be customized with a variety of output receptacles

Large UPS models like the Eaton 9390 are hardwired to incoming utility power though some models leverage output receptacles

Eaton ePDU products mount easily into racks and provide additional receptacles

Product List

- PC, Workstation & Home AV UPS
- Eaton 3S (550-700 VA)
- Eaton Ellipse ECO (500-1600VA)
- Eaton 5E (500-2000VA)
- Eaton 5S (550 - 1500VA)
- Network & Server
- Eaton 5P (650-1550 VA)
- Eaton 5130 (1250-3000 VA)
- Eaton 5PX (1500-3000 VA)
- Eaton 9130 (700-6000 VA)
- Eaton 9130 RM (1000-3000 VA)
- Eaton EX (700-3000 VA)
- E Series DX (1-3 kVA)
- Eaton 9SX (5-6 kVA)
- Eaton 9PX (1-3 kVA)
- Eaton 9PX (5-11 kVA)
- Eaton 9E (6-20 kVA)
- Eaton MX (4-20 kVA)
- Eaton 9155 (8-30 KVA)
- Data Center & Facility UPS
- BladeUPS (12-60 kW)
- E Series DX ( 20-40 kVA)
- Eaton 9355 (8-40 kVA)
- Eaton 93E (15-500 kVA)
- Eaton 93PM (30-200 kW)
- Eaton 93PR (25-200 kW)
- Eaton 9390 (40-160 kVA)
- Power Xpert 9395 (225-1100 kVA)
- Marine & Offshore UPS
- Eaton 9130 Marine (1000-3000 VA)
- Eaton 9PX Marine (1500-3000 VA)
- Eaton EX Marine (1500-3000 VA)
- Eaton 9155 Marine (8-30 kVA)
- Eaton 9355 Marine (8-40 kVA)
- Power Xpert 9395 Marine (225-1100 kVA)
- DC Power