Latest Innovations in the InfraStruXure(R) Architecture Address a Wide Range of Applications

WEST KINGSTON, R.I., March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC), a leading global provider of end-to-end infrastructure availability solutions, today announced an array of new product offerings that handle real-world challenges in IT environments. The offerings range from an expanded suite of integrated power generation systems to new management components. As part of APC's InfraStruXure(R) architecture that integrates power, cooling, management, racks and services for on-demand network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI), these new products allow IT professionals to rapidly deploy highly-available solutions to keep pace with market changes.

"APC's InfraStruXure continues to evolve to keep pace with current issues such as co-locating data distribution, increases in power runtime and future challenges resulting from rapidly refreshing new IT technologies," said Dwight Sperry, APC's vice president of Enterprise Systems and Business Networks. "APC's ongoing investment in research and development enables us to continue offering innovative solutions to companies that help them maintain a highly available NCPI."

InfraStruXure Power Generation System
APC's InfraStruXure Power Generation System improves availability by increasing runtime from minutes to days by providing longer runtime backup for data centers. This power generation system includes an integrated distribution panel and automatic transfer switch (ATS) with a standby power generator. The Smart Distribution Panel with ATS, in addition to the existing 250 A (208 and 480 V) size, is now available in North America in both 400 A (208 and 480 V) and 800 A (208 V). Complementing the Smart Distribution Panel with ATS, the InfraStruXure Power Generator is now available in North America in 125kW (208 V) and 200kW (208 and 480 V) models. Pricing depends on the details of the configuration.

Proactive management tools improve availability as well by identifying potential problems before they occur and offer the ability to monitor and control your system anywhere you have network access. The system's pre- configured, integrated design minimizes one-time engineering costs and allows APC to provide the solution faster and at a lower total-cost-of-ownership than equivalent solutions.

InfraStruXure Rack Integration Kits
With the increasing trend of co-locating data distribution and premise wiring applications with server applications, APC's new Rack Integration Kits improve agility by allowing easy integration of two-post and other racks into existing InfraStruXure systems. These kits are ideal for environments that have layout challenges, are difficult to integrate into existing systems or where trough systems may not exist. The product offering includes ladder brackets and clamp kits to allow customers to connect ladders to walls, ceilings, other ladders and two-post and other racks. The Rack Integration Kits also work well in any size data center or server room where trough systems may not exist. APC's Rack Integration Kits are available in North America starting at $39.99.

Ethernet Switches
APC's Ethernet Switches are InfraStruXure components that address connectivity need and reduce the total-cost-of-ownership by providing rapid data transmission at cost-effective prices. Three new models give InfraStruXure users store and forward options, auto negotiation, flow control, fixed mini GBIC ports and per-port LED status. The Ethernet switches are available worldwide. The estimated resale price in North America is $269.99.

About InfraStruXure
APC's InfraStruXure is on-demand architecture for network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI). The InfraStruXure design, which integrates power, cooling, rack, management and services, allows the selection of standardized components to create a solution through modular and mobile configurations. This standardization enables an easily scalable architecture designed to meet changing needs and future expansion. This award-winning, patent-pending approach provides increased availability, improved adaptability and speed of deployment as well as lower total cost of ownership for IT environments -- from wiring closets to computer rooms to data centers.

With integrated management becoming a critical component in the NCPI, APC offers comprehensive management solutions including InfraStruXure Manager. A browser accessible, user-friendly tool, InfraStruXure Manager provides monitoring of power, cooling, and environmental management at the rack or room level. APC also provides professional services that optimize the NCPI over the complete data center life cycle, including planning, installation, operation and end-of-life services.