{"product_id":"apc-smart-ups-x-smx-1500va-2u-rack-tower-convertible-ups-120v-network-card-extended-runtime-capable-taa-compliant","title":"APC Smart-UPS X SMX 1500VA 2U Rack\/Tower Convertible UPS — 120V, Network Card, Extended Runtime Capable, TAA Compliant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAPC Smart-UPS X SMX1500RM2UCNCUS — 1500VA Rack\/Tower Convertible with Extended Runtime Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMX1500RM2UCNCUS is a 1500VA \/ 1000W line-interactive UPS with a defining capability: support for up to 10 external battery packs. Where most UPS units lock you into the runtime they ship with, the Smart-UPS X (SMX) platform separates runtime from the base unit — letting you size the UPS for your load today and add runtime tomorrow as requirements evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Extended Runtime Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard internal battery runtime sits in the minutes range under typical load. For data centers with reliable generator backup and 30-second transfer time, that is enough. For sites without generators, or with longer transfer windows, internal-only runtime is the wrong question. The SMX architecture solves this by allowing post-purchase runtime scaling — add packs as your runtime target grows without replacing the UPS itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Battery Pack Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 10 SMX battery packs in series — runtime scales linearly with pack count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack\/Tower Convertible:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2U Rack\/Tower Convertible chassis fits standard 19-inch racks or deploys as a tower without rail kit modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure Sine Wave Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Voltage Regulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAP9641 NMC3 Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Out-of-box SNMP\/web management and EcoStruxure IT integration. No accessory purchase required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerChute Network Shutdown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graceful shutdown coordination for physical servers, hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM), and HCI clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVA \/ Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500VA \/ 1000W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTopology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine Interactive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Waveform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure Sine Wave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rack\/Tower Convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Battery Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 SMX battery packs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP9641 NMC3 included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAA Compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — federal procurement and GSA Schedule eligible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-year UPS \/ 2-year battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Applications and Industries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Sized Data Centers and Edge Compute Sites:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rack-density appropriate for 4-12 server racks where mid-tier UPS units provide cost-effective protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinical Labs and Pharmacy Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backup for refrigerated storage monitoring, automated dispensing systems, and analyzer instrumentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Safety and Emergency Operations Centers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous power for 911 dispatch terminals, radio consoles, and CAD systems that cannot lose state during a power event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCryptocurrency and High-Density Compute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protection for mining rigs, GPU workstations, and validator nodes where downtime represents direct financial loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducational and Research Networks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powers campus network closets, classroom AV controllers, and research lab instrumentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTalk to a Questyme Power Specialist Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUPS sizing involves more than matching VA ratings to nameplate loads. 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