- 1500VA / 1000W line-interactive pure sine wave UPS with support for up to 10 external battery packs for extended runtime
- 120V — 2U Rack/Tower Convertible chassis fits standard 19-inch racks or deploys as tower (rail kit may be required)
- SmartSlot bay accepts optional Network Management Card and environmental monitoring accessories
- Compatible with PowerChute Network Shutdown for graceful shutdown of physical servers, virtual machines, and HCI clusters
- 3-year UPS warranty; external battery packs and replacement cartridges available from Questyme
Product Highlights
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Description
APC Smart-UPS X SMX1500RM2UC — 1500VA Rack/Tower Convertible with Extended Runtime Architecture
The SMX1500RM2UC 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.
The Extended Runtime Architecture
Standard 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.
Key Features
- External Battery Pack Support: Up to 10 SMX battery packs in series — runtime scales linearly with pack count.
- Rack/Tower Convertible: 2U Rack/Tower Convertible chassis fits standard 19-inch racks or deploys as a tower without rail kit modification.
- Pure Sine Wave Output: The pure sine wave inverter matches the waveform of utility power, ensuring compatibility with active PFC server power supplies, medical-grade equipment, and other devices that reject approximated waveforms.
- Automatic Voltage Regulation: When utility voltage drifts outside acceptable thresholds, AVR corrects the output without engaging the battery, reducing battery cycling and extending replacement intervals — a practical TCO benefit over the life of the UPS.
- SmartSlot Expansion: SmartSlot expansion allows post-purchase addition of network management, environmental sensors, or contact closure modules without replacing the UPS.
- PowerChute Network Shutdown: Graceful shutdown coordination for physical servers, hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM), and HCI clusters.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VA / Watts | 1500VA / 1000W |
| Topology | Line Interactive |
| Output Waveform | Pure Sine Wave |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack/Tower Convertible |
| External Battery Support | Up to 10 SMX battery packs |
| Management | SmartSlot bay (NMC accessory available) |
| TAA Compliance | Standard model (TAA variant available) |
| 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.
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 X 1500VA Rack/Tower LCD 120V with SmartConnect
Main
Input Voltage
120
Output Voltage
120
Rated Power in W
1350 W
Rated Power in VA
1440
Input Connection Type
NEMA 5-15P
Output Connection Type
8 NEMA 5-15R
Max Configurable Power in VA
1440 VA
Max Configurable Power in W
1350 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 with kit
Mounting Preference
Lower
Product Line
SMART-UPS UNDER 1.5 KV
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 9.69Width: 24.41Length: 23.19
Shipping Weight
66.1 lb
UPC Code
731304401131
Lead time
Usually Ships within 2 Weeks
Provided Equipment
Installation guide
Rack mounting hardware
Rack Mounting support rails
Removable support feet
Smart UPS signalling RS-232 cable
USB cable
Cat 5 ethernet cable
Rack mounting hardware
Rack Mounting support rails
Removable support feet
Smart UPS signalling RS-232 cable
USB cable
Cat 5 ethernet cable
Product Certifications
cUL Listed
ENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA)
ENERGY 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
40 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
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