- 1500VA / 1000W line-interactive pure sine wave 1u rackmount UPS with Automatic Voltage Regulation
- 120V input/output — 4x NEMA 5-15R for rack-mounted or desktop equipment
- APC SmartConnect cloud monitoring port
- Compatible with APC PowerChute for graceful server shutdown and EcoStruxure IT for centralized monitoring
- 3-year UPS warranty with 2-year battery; genuine APC replacement battery cartridges stocked by Questyme
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Description
APC Smart-UPS SMT1500RM1UC — 1500VA 1U Rackmount Line-Interactive UPS
The SMT1500RM1UC delivers 1500VA / 1000W of clean pure sine wave power in a 1u rackmount form factor designed for 120V environments. As part of APC's Smart-UPS line-interactive series, it provides Automatic Voltage Regulation to correct utility brownouts and surges without unnecessary battery cycling — the practical difference between a UPS that lasts five years and one that needs new batteries in two.
Why Line-Interactive UPS for This Load Range?
Line-interactive topology sits between basic standby UPS (no voltage regulation) and double-conversion on-line UPS (continuous inverter operation). For loads in the 1500VA range serving servers, network equipment, and VoIP infrastructure, line-interactive provides the right balance of power quality, energy efficiency, and acquisition cost. Connected equipment sees clean pure sine wave output during voltage events, but the unit doesn't waste energy or battery life converting power continuously when utility power is acceptable.
Key Features
- Pure Sine Wave Output: Pure sine wave output reproduces the smooth waveform of utility power, which sensitive electronics — active power-factor-corrected (PFC) server power supplies in particular — require to operate without errors or premature failure.
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR): Automatic Voltage Regulation corrects undervoltage (brownouts) and overvoltage events without transferring to battery, conserving battery life for true outages and extending overall service life of the unit.
- APC SmartConnect Cloud Port: The SmartConnect port enables cloud-based monitoring via the APC SmartConnect portal — receive proactive email alerts for events, view UPS status remotely from any browser, and access firmware update notifications without deploying a Network Management Card.
- SmartSlot Expansion Bay: A SmartSlot accessory bay accepts optional Network Management Cards (AP9641, AP9643), environmental sensors, and dry-contact relay modules — useful for facilities that require SNMP integration, building management system tie-in, or PowerChute Network Shutdown of virtualized workloads.
- LCD Diagnostic Display: A multi-line LCD shows real-time load percentage, battery runtime remaining, input/output voltage, and event history without requiring network access — useful for on-the-spot troubleshooting and pre-purchase load verification.
- User-Replaceable Battery: User-replaceable battery design lets your IT or facilities team perform battery swaps without specialized service contracts. Genuine APC replacement cartridges are stocked by Questyme.
- PowerChute Compatibility: Graceful shutdown of physical servers, hypervisor hosts, and HCI clusters through PowerChute Business Edition or PowerChute Network Shutdown.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VA / Watts | 1500VA / 1000W |
| Topology | Line Interactive |
| Output Waveform | Pure Sine Wave |
| Input / Output Voltage | 120V |
| Output Outlets | 4x NEMA 5-15R |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Management | SmartConnect + SmartSlot |
| Communication Ports | USB, Serial (RS-232) |
| TAA Compliance | Standard model (TAA variant available) |
| Warranty | 3-year UPS / 2-year battery |
Ideal Applications and Industries
- Data Centers and Server Rooms: Protects rack-mounted servers, switches, and storage arrays from utility events that cause unplanned shutdowns, file system corruption, or hardware damage.
- Healthcare and Medical Facilities: Supports patient monitoring systems, laboratory equipment, and EMR infrastructure where NFPA 99 essential power requirements demand reliable battery-backed operation.
- Government and TAA-Compliant Deployments: Specify-friendly UPS for federal, state, and local IT environments where procurement requires verified country-of-origin compliance.
- Financial Services and Banking: Maintains transaction processing systems, ATM controllers, and branch office networks through brownouts and brief outages.
- Network Closets and Branch Offices: Quiet, compact protection for distributed network infrastructure where on-site IT support is limited.
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Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS with SmartConnect 1500VA RM 1U 120V
Main
Input Voltage
120
Output Voltage
120
Rated Power in W
1000 W
Rated Power in VA
1440
Input Connection Type
NEMA 5-15P
Output Connection Type
4 NEMA 5-15R
Max Configurable Power in VA
1440 VA
Max Configurable Power in W
1000 W
Topology
Line Interactive
Battery Type
Lead-Acid battery
Removable Battery
User replaceable
Wave Type
Sine wave
Emergency Power Off
Yes
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting Mode
Rack-mounted
Mounting Preference
Lower
Product Line
SMART-UPS UNDER 1.5 KV
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 7.87Width: 31.26Length: 22.64
Shipping Weight
64.13 lb
UPC Code
731304426240
Lead time
Usually in Stock
Provided Equipment
Installation guide
Rack Mounting support rails
Smart UPS signalling RS-232 cable
USB cable
Safety guide
Rack Mounting support rails
Smart UPS signalling RS-232 cable
USB cable
Safety guide
Product Certifications
ENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA)
CSA
UL 1778 5th edition
FCC part 15 class A
cUL
CSA
UL 1778 5th edition
FCC part 15 class A
cUL
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
46 dB
Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Storage Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Operating Altitude
0-10000 ft
Storage Altitude
0-50000 ft (0.0000000000-15240.0000000000 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