- 1500VA / 1000W line-interactive pure sine wave 2U rackmount UPS with Automatic Voltage Regulation and NEMA L5-15P twist-lock input
- Protects rack-mounted servers, network switches, and storage devices from power outages, surges, and voltage irregularities
- SmartSlot expansion bay allows addition of optional APC network management cards without replacing the unit
- Six NEMA 5-15R outlets with battery backup; compatible with APC PowerChute for graceful server shutdown
- User-replaceable battery with 3-year UPS warranty; Questyme stocks compatible SMT1500 replacement batteries
Product Highlights
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Description
APC Smart-UPS SMT1500R2X122 — 1500VA Rackmount UPS with Twist-Lock Input for Managed Power Environments
The SMT1500R2X122 delivers 1000W of pure sine wave power in a 2U rackmount form factor, fitted with an L5-15P twist-lock input plug for connection to dedicated 15-amp twist-lock circuits. This configuration is common in colocation facilities, structured wiring closets, and managed data center environments where standard NEMA 5-15P plugs are not used for rack-level power connections. At 1000W, the unit is well-matched to single-server racks, edge computing nodes, and network closets running switches, routers, and voice gateway equipment.
Key Features
- Pure Sine Wave Output: Provides utility-quality sine wave power to ensure active PFC power supplies in modern servers operate within specification — critical for avoiding fault conditions that occur with approximated waveforms.
- NEMA L5-15P Twist-Lock Input: Securely connects to dedicated 15A twist-lock circuits, providing a vibration-resistant connection appropriate for data center and network closet environments.
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR): Corrects voltage fluctuations inline without drawing on battery reserves, extending battery life while continuously shielding equipment from brownouts and surges.
- SmartSlot Expansion Bay: Provides a future upgrade path to network management via optional AP9640 or AP9641 card, enabling SNMP monitoring and PowerChute Network Shutdown integration.
- LCD Status Display: Displays load percentage, estimated runtime, input voltage, and battery condition — all critical metrics for capacity planning and proactive maintenance.
- Six-Outlet Battery-Backed Bank: Six NEMA 5-15R outlets provide broad device coverage for typical single-server or network closet rack configurations.
- Automatic Self-Testing: Periodic battery self-diagnostics identify degraded battery capacity in advance, allowing scheduled replacement rather than reactive emergency service.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Output VA Rating | 1500VA / 1000W |
| Topology | Line Interactive |
| Output Waveform | Pure Sine Wave |
| Input Voltage | 120V AC |
| Input Plug | NEMA L5-15P (twist-lock) |
| Output Outlets | 6x NEMA 5-15R (battery backed) |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Management | SmartSlot (optional network card) |
| Communication Ports | USB, Serial (RS-232) |
| Warranty | 3-year UPS / 2-year battery |
Ideal Applications and Industries
The 1500VA / 1000W capacity suits single-server environments, small network closets, and edge deployments where twist-lock power circuits are standard. It is a compact, manageable solution for organizations standardizing on twist-lock power distribution across distributed locations.
- Data Centers and Server Rooms: Protects individual server nodes, fiber switches, and KVM equipment in colocation cages and managed hosting environments with twist-lock branch circuits.
- Healthcare and Medical Facilities: Supports bedside computing workstations, nursing station equipment, and clinical communication systems in facilities with dedicated twist-lock circuits.
- Government and TAA-Compliant Deployments: TAA-compliant models are available in the SMT1500 product family; contact Questyme to identify the correct SKU for your procurement vehicle.
- Network Closets and Branch Offices: Ideal for protecting managed switches, routers, and VoIP gateways in structured cabling environments with twist-lock power distribution.
- Financial Services and Banking: Maintains power continuity for branch office servers and ATM back-office systems in facilities with managed power infrastructure.
- Retail and Point-of-Sale: Protects back-office servers and POS infrastructure in retail environments with structured power distribution.
Not Sure Which SMT Model Is Right for Your Environment?
Questyme's power specialists work with IT teams, facilities managers, and procurement officers to identify the right UPS for specific load profiles, runtime requirements, and rack configurations. Whether you need a single unit for a network closet or a fleet of UPS systems for a multi-site deployment, our team calculates load requirements, runtime charts, and total cost of ownership before you commit to a purchase. Contact Questyme to speak with a power expert — not a sales representative.
Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD RM 2U 120V with L5-15P
Main
Input Voltage
120
Output Voltage
120
Rated Power in W
1000 W
Rated Power in VA
1440
Input Connection Type
NEMA L5-15P
Output Connection Type
6 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
Number of Cables
1
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting Mode
Rack-mounted
Mounting Preference
Lower
Product Line
OEM & SPECIAL PRODUCTS
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 9.88Width: 23.74Length: 23.39
Shipping Weight
70.35 lb
UPC Code
731304294061
Lead time
Usually Ships within 2 Weeks
Provided Equipment
CD with softwareDocumentation CDInstallation guideRack Mounting support railsSmart UPS signalling RS-232 cableUSB cable
Product Certifications
CSA
Environmental
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
835
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Ambient Air Temperature for Operation
32-104 ?F
Ambient Air Temperature for Storage
5-113 ?F
Acoustic Level
46 dBA
Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Storage Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Operating Altitude
0-10000 ft
Storage Altitude
0-50000 ft
Packaging / Certifications
Unit Type of Package 1
PCE
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Take-back
Yes
EU RoHS Directive
Compliant with Exemptions