- 500VA / 360W line-interactive UPS in an ultra-compact 1U short-depth chassis (under 14 inches deep)
- 120V — purpose-built for shallow wall-mount enclosures, micro data centers, and branch office network closets
- SmartSlot bay for optional Network Management Card
- Pure sine wave output, AVR, LCD — same Smart-UPS power quality in a fraction of the rack depth
- 3-year UPS warranty; user-replaceable battery available from Questyme
Product Highlights
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Description
APC Smart-UPS SCL SCL500RM1U — 500VA 1U Short-Depth Rackmount UPS
The SCL500RM1U is a purpose-built short-depth UPS for environments where standard 2U rackmount units physically do not fit. The 1U chassis measures under 14 inches deep — designed for shallow wall-mount enclosures, micro data centers, branch office network closets, and any rack space where conventional UPS depths cause clearance problems.
Why Short-Depth Matters
Most server racks accommodate 30-inch deep UPS units. Network closets, wall-mount enclosures, and edge compute racks frequently do not. The SCL series solves this with a compressed chassis that delivers full Smart-UPS power quality (pure sine wave, AVR, LCD) in a depth that fits where standard UPS units cannot.
Key Features
- Sub-14-Inch Chassis Depth: Fits shallow rack enclosures where standard UPS units exceed available space.
- Pure Sine Wave Output: The pure sine wave inverter matches the waveform of utility power, ensuring compatibility with active PFC server power supplies, medical-grade equipment, and other devices that reject approximated waveforms.
- Automatic Voltage Regulation: When utility voltage drifts outside acceptable thresholds, AVR corrects the output without engaging the battery, reducing battery cycling and extending replacement intervals — a practical TCO benefit over the life of the UPS.
- SmartSlot Expansion: SmartSlot expansion allows post-purchase addition of network management, environmental sensors, or contact closure modules without replacing the UPS.
- LCD Diagnostic Display: LCD displays load percentage, estimated runtime, input and output voltages, and recent event history for at-the-rack diagnostics.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VA / Watts | 500VA / 360W |
| Topology | Line Interactive |
| Output Waveform | Pure Sine Wave |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Form Factor | 1U Short-Depth Rackmount |
| Management | SmartSlot bay |
| Warranty | 3-year UPS / 2-year battery |
Ideal Applications
- Wall-Mount Network Enclosures: Shallow IDF/MDF cabinets common in retail, restaurant, and branch office deployments.
- Edge Compute Racks: Small remote-site server racks at remote offices, manufacturing floors, or distribution centers.
- Healthcare Network Closets: Clinic and exam-room network gear backup in shallow wall-mount enclosures.
- Retail POS Backrooms: Point-of-sale network gear in tight back-office spaces.
- Surveillance Headends: NVR and switch backup at shallow security cabinet installations.
Not Sure if Short-Depth Fits Your Rack?
Questyme can confirm chassis dimensions against your specific rack enclosure before you order. Returning a UPS because it didn't fit the rack is expensive — we'd rather prevent that. Contact Questyme with your rack details.
Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS Lithium-Ion, Short Depth 500VA, 120V
Main
Input Voltage
120
Output Voltage
120
Rated Power in W
400 W
Rated Power in VA
500
Input Connection Type
NEMA 5-15P
Output Connection Type
4 NEMA 5-15R
Max Configurable Power in VA
500 VA
Max Configurable Power in W
400 W
Topology
Line Interactive
Battery Type
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Removable Battery
User replaceable
Wave Type
Sine wave
Number of Cables
1
Physical
Color
Black with silver front bezel
Mounting Mode
Rack-mounted
Mounting Preference
No preference
Product Line
SMART-UPS UNDER 1.5 KV
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 6.61Width: 13.27Length: 23.23
Shipping Weight
13.2 lb
UPC Code
731304433040
Lead time
Usually in Stock
Provided Equipment
CD with software
Documentation CD
Installation guide
Rack Mounting support rails
USB cable
Documentation CD
Installation guide
Rack Mounting support rails
USB cable
Product Certifications
cULus
NOM
NOM
Environmental
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Ambient Air Temperature for Operation
32-104 ?F (0-40 ?C)
Ambient Air Temperature for Storage
5-113 ?F (-15-45 ?C)
Acoustic Level
45 dBA
Relative Humidity
0-95 % non-condensing
Storage Relative Humidity
0-95 % non-condensing
Operating Altitude
0-10000 ft
Storage Altitude
0-25000 ft (0.0000000000-7620.0000000000 m)
Packaging / Certifications
Unit Type of Package 1
PCE
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
WEEE
The product must be disposed on European Union markets following specific waste collection and never end up in rubbish bins.
Take-back
No
EU RoHS Directive
Compliant with Exemptions