For a 48 V telecom or solar rack that needs 2,000 W of 120 V backup in 2U of rack space. It switches loads from utility to battery itself but doesn’t charge the battery.
Amazon $962
For telecom or network racks on a 48 V plant that need 2,200 W of clean AC with utility transfer, not for a cabin or RV.
- 2,200 WContinuous
- 4,000 WSurge
- 120 VOutput
- 33.6 WIdle draw
- NoUL listed
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Fits a standard 19-inch rack, 2U tall
- Built-in 30 A transfer relay keeps loads on utility power until it fails
- Network monitoring with SNMP alarms for remote sites
- LCD readout of battery and load on the front panel
- Not listed to UL 458, so it may not pass a residential or RV inspection
- No battery charger, so the bank needs a separate one
- Two-year warranty
The Samlex PSR 48V family
Every Samlex PSR 48V model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samlex PSR-1200-48 | 1,200 W | 2.1/5 | $1,298.40 |
| Samlex PSR-2200-48 (this one) | 2,200 W | 2.3/5 | $2,054.30 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | PSR-2200-48 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| AC output | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 2,200 W |
| Surge power | 4,000 W |
| DC input range | 40 to 60 V |
| Idle draw | 33.6 W (0.7 A at 48 V) |
| Peak efficiency | 92% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No |
| Hardwire terminal | No |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes |
| Pass-through rating | 30 A |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | No |
| App | No |
| Display | Yes |
| Safety listing | No |
| Design | High-frequency |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 482 x 410 x 87.7 mm (19 x 16.1 x 3.5 in), 2U |
| Weight | 23.1 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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