ALIENCULTIST.COM
HARDWARE ARCHIVES // MODEL RECORD

[ AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH // IDENTIFIED SKU ]

Vertiv Geist Rack Transfer Switch VA4U1100

Vertiv Geist monitored rack transfer switch for supplying single-corded IT equipment from two compatible AC sources. It transfers between feeds electronically and provides monitoring; no battery is included.

Original functional schematic of VA4U1100 showing two sources, automatic source transfer and rack output; not an installation diagram
LOCAL ORIGINAL SVG // FUNCTIONAL SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE

ARCHIVAL IDENTIFICATION: Record complete model suffix, region, serial/date code, firmware/revision, input-cord configuration and installed options. Do not infer electrical equivalence from a shared product-family name.

Exact model specifications

Catalog category / topologyPower protection — dual-source automatic transfer switch and rack power distribution.
Input feeds / voltage / currentDual IEC 60320 C14 inlets; single-phase 100–240 V AC, 10 A model/configuration class, 50/60 Hz. Cord, regional voltage, and current configuration must match the full label.
Phases / frequencySingle phase, 50/60 Hz where supported by the exact regional configuration; verify the manufacturer nameplate. Never connect incompatible or unsynchronized building supplies unless explicitly allowed by the manufacturer's instructions.
Output receptacles / connectors10 × locking IEC 60320 C13 outlets; output voltage follows selected input. Confirm load rating and outlet lock compatibility in the exact model specification.
Switching and transfer behaviorAutomatically switches the load between source A and source B when the preferred source is absent or outside acceptable limits; source priority, threshold, transfer time and return/retransfer behavior are model/configuration specific and must be taken from the cited manual. No battery is present, so the ATS cannot provide outage runtime.
Network / meteringMonitored unit-level PDU with dual Ethernet and web/SNMP monitoring; provides input electrical data, local LED status and optional environmental sensor support. Verify protocols by firmware/revision.
Rack form / mountingRack-mount power distribution/transfer unit; 1U horizontal rack form where specified for this model. Confirm rack depth, mounting hardware and airflow clearance in the installation guide.
Host compatibilityDesigned for compatible single-cord equipment within the source voltage, frequency, current, output connector and transfer-time limits. Verify PSU input range and ride-through tolerance. Loads with dual power supplies should generally use independently sourced feeds as directed by their manufacturer; this ATS is not a substitute for an approved redundant-power design.
Electrical safetyUse only correctly rated, grounded sources and manufacturer-approved cords; keep A/B feeds within specified voltage/phase/current. Do not exceed branch, aggregate, or per-outlet limits; do not daisy-chain. Disconnect both feeds before service. Do not open energized equipment. Have hardwired models installed by qualified personnel under applicable electrical codes and confirm required overcurrent protection/certification for the region.

Use and archival notes

  • Automatic transfer preserves power only when the alternate source is present and compatible; it does not store energy.
  • Record both source identities, measured voltages, load, transfer settings, network-card revision and observed transfer test results separately from manufacturer specifications.
  • Keep the chassis, plugs and receptacles dry and unobstructed. Remove from service if cords, grounding, contacts or enclosure show damage, overheating or arcing.
  • Follow the exact manufacturer installation and safety instructions; this archive is not an electrical design or installation guide.

Manufacturer manuals and datasheets

  1. VA4U1100 technical specifications sheetManufacturer documentation; confirm the regional SKU and revision printed on the equipment.
  2. Geist Rack Transfer Switch Installer/User Guide SL-70891Manufacturer documentation; confirm the regional SKU and revision printed on the equipment.
  3. Manufacturer product specification and model listingProduct-family page used to cross-check the exact SKU and regional model details.