- 3000VA / 2700W line-interactive pure sine wave 2u rackmount UPS with Automatic Voltage Regulation
- 120V input/output — 6x NEMA 5-15R+2x NEMA 5-20R 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 SMT3000RM2U — 3kVA 2U Rackmount Line-Interactive UPS
The SMT3000RM2U delivers 3000VA / 2700W of clean pure sine wave power in a 2u 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 3kVA 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.
- 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 | 3000VA / 2700W |
| Topology | Line Interactive |
| Output Waveform | Pure Sine Wave |
| Input / Output Voltage | 120V |
| Output Outlets | 6x NEMA 5-15R+2x NEMA 5-20R |
| Form Factor | 2U 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
- Enterprise IT and Virtualization Hosts: Coordinates graceful shutdown of physical and virtual servers through PowerChute Network Shutdown when extended outages exceed runtime.
- Healthcare Diagnostic Equipment: Reliable backup power for imaging workstations, telemetry hubs, and lab analyzers where data integrity depends on clean shutdowns.
- Federal, State, and Local Government: Meets specification requirements for U.S.-aligned procurement programs; TAA-compliant variants available where required.
- Manufacturing and Industrial Controls: Powers PLCs, HMIs, and supervisory control workstations that cannot tolerate the brief voltage dips common to industrial environments.
- Retail Point-of-Sale and Hospitality: Keeps POS terminals, payment processors, and front-of-house systems online during transient power disturbances.
Talk to a Questyme Power Specialist Before You Buy
UPS sizing involves more than matching VA ratings to nameplate loads. Power factor, future expansion, generator coordination, and acceptable runtime windows all factor in. Questyme's team builds a sizing model for your specific environment — not a generic recommendation. Get a power assessment from Questyme.
Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS 3000VA LCD RM 2U 120V
Main
Input Voltage
120
Output Voltage
120
Rated Power in W
2700 W
Rated Power in VA
2880
Input Connection Type
NEMA L5-30P
Output Connection Type
6 NEMA 5-15R, 2 NEMA 5-20R
Max Configurable Power in VA
2880 VA
Max Configurable Power in W
2700 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
SMART-UPS OVER 1.5 KVA
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 10Width: 38.58Length: 23.62
Shipping Weight
114 lb
UPC Code
731304279549
Lead time
Usually Ships within 3 Weeks
Provided Equipment
CD with software
Documentation CD
Installation guide
Rack mounting hardware
Rack Mounting support rails
Smart UPS signalling RS-232 cable
USB cable
Documentation CD
Installation guide
Rack mounting hardware
Rack Mounting support rails
Smart UPS signalling RS-232 cable
USB cable
Product Certifications
CSA
Environmental
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
2962
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
Acoustic Level
55 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
Take-back
Yes
EU RoHS Directive
Compliant with Exemptions