- 1500VA / 1000W line-interactive pure sine wave 1u rackmount UPS with Automatic Voltage Regulation
- 230V input/output — 4x IEC C13 for rack-mounted or desktop equipment
- SmartSlot bay for optional Network Management Card
- 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 SMT1500RMI1U — 1500VA 1U Rackmount Line-Interactive UPS
The SMT1500RMI1U delivers 1500VA / 1000W of clean pure sine wave power in a 1u rackmount form factor designed for 230V 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: 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 (AVR): 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 Bay: 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.
- User-Replaceable Battery: Field-replaceable battery cartridges allow internal IT teams to perform routine battery refreshes. Questyme keeps compatible replacement cartridges in inventory.
- 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 | 230V |
| Output Outlets | 4x IEC C13 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Management | SmartSlot bay |
| 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.
Questyme Helps You Specify Correctly the First Time
Returning the wrong UPS is expensive — wrong voltage, wrong outlets, wrong form factor for the rack you have. Questyme's power specialists walk through your specific environment before you place an order, so the unit fits the deployment on day one. Speak with a Questyme expert.
Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD RM 1U 230V
Main
Input Voltage
230
Output Voltage
230
Rated Power in W
1000 W
Rated Power in VA
1500
Input Connection Type
IEC 320 C14
Output Connection Type
4 IEC 320 C13, 2 IEC Jumpers
Max Configurable Power in VA
1500 VA
Max Configurable Power in W
1000 W
Topology
Line Interactive
Battery Type
Lead-Acid battery
Removable Battery
User replaceable
Wave Type
Sine wave
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting Mode
Rack-mounted
Mounting Preference
Lower
Product Line
SMART-UPS UNDER 1.5 KV
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 7.87Width: 22.64Length: 31.26
Shipping Weight
64.13 lb
UPC Code
731304299400
Lead time
Usually in Stock
Provided Equipment
CD with software
Documentation CD
Installation guide
Rack Mounting support rails
Smart UPS signalling RS-232 cable
USB cable
Warranty card
Documentation CD
Installation guide
Rack Mounting support rails
Smart UPS signalling RS-232 cable
USB cable
Warranty card
Standards
EN/IEC 62040-1:2019/A11:2021
EN/IEC 62040-2:2006/AC:2006
EN/IEC 62040-2:2018
EN/IEC 62040-2:2006/AC:2006
EN/IEC 62040-2:2018
Product Certifications
CE
EAC
RCM
VDE
UK PSTI
EAC
RCM
VDE
UK PSTI
Environmental
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
1298
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 dBA
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
Yes
EU RoHS Directive
Compliant with Exemptions