- 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
- TAA compliant — eligible for U.S. federal procurement and GSA Schedule purchasing
- 3-year UPS warranty; external battery packs and replacement cartridges available from Questyme
Product Highlights
Description
APC Smart-UPS X SMX1500RM2UCUS — 1500VA Rack/Tower Convertible with Extended Runtime Architecture
The SMX1500RM2UCUS 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: 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: 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: 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.
- 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 | Yes — federal procurement and GSA Schedule eligible |
| 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.
Questyme Helps You Specify Correctly the First Time
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Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS X 1500VA Rack/Tower LCD 120V with SmartConnect TAA-Compliant
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
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting Mode
Rack-mounted with kit
Product Line
SMART-UPS UNDER 1.5 KV
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 9.69Width: 24.41Length: 23.19
Shipping Weight
66.1 lb
UPC Code
731304424468
Lead time
Usually in Stock
Provided Equipment
CD with software
Product Certifications
cUL Listed
ENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA)
TAA compliance
ENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA)
TAA compliance
Environmental
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
1116
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
Yes
Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Storage Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Packaging / Certifications
Unit Type of Package 1
PCE
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
Yes
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