- 3000VA / 2700W line-interactive pure sine wave tower UPS with Automatic Voltage Regulation
- 120V input/output — 8 NEMA 5-15R+2 NEMA 5-20R 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
- TAA compliant — eligible for U.S. federal procurement and GSA Schedule purchasing
- 3-year UPS warranty with 2-year battery; genuine APC replacement battery cartridges stocked by Questyme
Product Highlights
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Description
APC Smart-UPS SMT3000CUS — 3kVA Tower Line-Interactive UPS
The SMT3000CUS delivers 3000VA / 2700W of clean pure sine wave power in a tower 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.
- 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 | 3000VA / 2700W |
| Topology | Line Interactive |
| Output Waveform | Pure Sine Wave |
| Input / Output Voltage | 120V |
| Output Outlets | 8 NEMA 5-15R+2 NEMA 5-20R |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Management | SmartConnect + SmartSlot |
| Communication Ports | USB, Serial (RS-232) |
| TAA Compliance | Yes — eligible for U.S. federal procurement |
| Warranty | 3-year UPS / 2-year battery |
Ideal Applications and Industries
- Server Rooms and Network Cores: Backbone protection for core switches, firewalls, and DNS/DHCP infrastructure where a power blip causes hours of recovery work.
- Imaging, Radiology, and Lab Workstations: Prevents loss of in-progress studies, scan results, and dictation work during voltage events.
- TAA / Trade Agreements Act Compliant Procurement: Eligible for GSA Schedule purchasing where verified country-of-origin is a contract requirement.
- VoIP Phone Systems and Communications: Keeps call manager appliances, SBCs, and PoE switches online for sustained voice service during outages.
- Surveillance and Physical Security: Continuous power for NVRs, access control panels, and IP camera networks.
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Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS 3000VA LCD 120V with SmartConnect TAA-Compliant
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
8 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
Wave Type
Sine wave
Emergency Power Off
Yes
Number of Cables
1
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting Mode
Not rack-mountable
Mounting Preference
No preference
Product Line
SMART-UPS OVER 1.5 KVA
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 22.01Width: 30Length: 15
Shipping Weight
134.28 lb
UPC Code
731304740520
Lead time
Usually Ships within 2 Weeks
Provided Equipment
Smart UPS signalling RS-232 cable
Product Certifications
cULus
ENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA)
TAA compliance
ENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA)
TAA compliance
Environmental
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
No
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
45 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
No
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Take-back
No