- 2200VA / 1980W line-interactive Smart-UPS with lithium-ion battery — up to 5+ year battery life vs. 3 years for lead-acid SMT equivalents
- 120V 2U Rackmount — same line-interactive topology as standard SMT with dramatically lower lifetime battery replacement costs
- SmartConnect cloud monitoring + SmartSlot for optional NMC
- Up to 55% lighter than equivalent lead-acid UPS — reduces shipping costs and rack weight load
- 3-year UPS warranty with 5-year lithium-ion battery warranty
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Description
APC Smart-UPS SMTL SMTL2200RM2UC — 2200VA Line-Interactive UPS with Lithium-Ion Battery
The SMTL2200RM2UC delivers 2200VA / 1980W of line-interactive pure sine wave power with one critical difference from the standard SMT series: lithium-ion battery chemistry instead of lead-acid. Same Smart-UPS topology, dramatically different battery economics over the life of the unit.
Lithium-Ion vs. Lead-Acid: What Changes
| Factor | Standard SMT (Lead-Acid) | SMTL (Lithium-Ion) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Battery Service Life | 3-4 years | 5+ years |
| Weight | Baseline | Up to 55% lighter |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0-40°C | -5-45°C (wider) |
| Recharge Time | 4-6 hours | ~3 hours |
| Per-Unit Battery Replacements (10yr) | 2-3 | 0-1 |
Where Lithium-Ion Justifies the Premium
For single-UPS deployments in temperate environments, the cost of lithium-ion may not justify itself. For fleet deployments, remote sites without on-site IT, hot environments (closets without active cooling, manufacturing floors, southern climates), or where the cost of dispatching a technician for battery swaps exceeds the UPS hardware delta — lithium-ion changes the TCO equation significantly.
Key Features
- Lithium-Ion Battery Technology: 5+ year service life with minimal maintenance.
- Same Smart-UPS Line-Interactive Topology: Pure sine wave output, AVR, LCD diagnostics.
- Up to 55% Lighter: Reduces shipping costs, rack weight, and physical handling burden during installation and swaps.
- SmartConnect + SmartSlot: SmartConnect cloud connectivity provides remote status visibility, event alerts, and firmware update notifications through the APC SmartConnect web portal. Useful for distributed sites where deploying a dedicated NMC is impractical.
- Wider Operating Temperature Range: Tolerates warmer environments where lead-acid battery life degrades rapidly.
- Faster Recharge: Returns to full charge in roughly half the time of lead-acid, improving readiness for back-to-back power events.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VA / Watts | 2200VA / 1980W |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion |
| Topology | Line Interactive |
| Output Waveform | Pure Sine Wave |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Management | SmartConnect + SmartSlot |
| TAA Compliance | Standard model |
| Warranty | 3-year UPS / 5-year lithium-ion battery |
Ideal Applications
- Multi-Site Deployments: Fleet UPS rollouts where reducing service-truck dispatches for battery swaps drives TCO.
- Remote and Lights-Out Sites: Edge compute, branch offices, and unattended facilities where battery maintenance is operationally expensive.
- Warm Environments: Network closets without dedicated cooling, southern climates, manufacturing floors where lead-acid life shortens dramatically.
- Healthcare and Government: Where reduced battery maintenance windows and longer service intervals match operational constraints.
- Weight-Sensitive Installations: Wall-mount enclosures, upper-rack positions, and weight-restricted environments.
Lithium-Ion vs. Lead-Acid — Questyme Runs the TCO Math
Whether SMTL pays off vs. standard SMT depends on your specific deployment: number of units, replacement labor costs, ambient temperature, expected service life. Questyme will run a side-by-side TCO comparison for your environment before you decide. Contact Questyme for a TCO analysis.
Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS, Lithium-Ion, 2200VA, 120V with SmartConnect Port
Main
Input Voltage
120
Output Voltage
120
Rated Power in W
1920 W
Rated Power in VA
1920
Input Connection Type
NEMA 5-20P
Output Connection Type
2 NEMA 5-20R, 6 NEMA 5-15R
Max Configurable Power in VA
2200 VA
Topology
Line Interactive
Battery Type
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Removable Battery
User replaceable
Wave Type
Sine wave
Emergency Power Off
EPO
Physical
Color
Black with silver front bezel
Mounting Mode
Rack-mounted
Mounting Preference
Lower
Product Line
SMART-UPS OVER 1.5 KVA
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 10Width: 38.6Length: 23.6
Shipping Weight
94.05 lb
UPC Code
731304429098
Lead time
Usually Ships within 2 Weeks
Provided Equipment
Rack Mounting bracketsRack Mounting support railsScrewWasherUSB cableEthernet patch cable
Product Certifications
cULusENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA)
Environmental
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
55 dB
Relative Humidity
0-95 % non-condensing
Storage Relative Humidity
0-95 % non-condensing
Operating Altitude
0-10000 ft
Storage Altitude
0-25000 ft
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