{"product_id":"apc-smart-ups-x-smx-1500va-2u-rack-tower-convertible-ups-120v-smartslot-extended-runtime-capable","title":"APC Smart-UPS X SMX 1500VA 2U Rack\/Tower Convertible UPS — 120V, SmartSlot, Extended Runtime Capable","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAPC Smart-UPS X SMX1500RM2UC — 1500VA Rack\/Tower Convertible with Extended Runtime Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Voltage Regulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmartSlot Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e SmartSlot expansion allows post-purchase addition of network management, environmental sensors, or contact closure modules without replacing the UPS.\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\u003eSmartSlot bay (NMC accessory available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAA Compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard model (TAA variant available)\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\u003eServer Rooms and Network Cores:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backbone protection for core switches, firewalls, and DNS\/DHCP infrastructure where a power blip causes hours of recovery work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImaging, Radiology, and Lab Workstations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevents loss of in-progress studies, scan results, and dictation work during voltage events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTAA \/ Trade Agreements Act Compliant Procurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eligible for GSA Schedule purchasing where verified country-of-origin is a contract requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoIP Phone Systems and Communications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps call manager appliances, SBCs, and PoE switches online for sustained voice service during outages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurveillance and Physical Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous power for NVRs, access control panels, and IP camera networks.\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. 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. \u003ca href=\"\/contact-us\/\"\u003eGet a power assessment from Questyme\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44388621877336,"sku":"SMX1500RM2UC","price":1221.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7845\/4872\/files\/SMX1500RM2UC-A.jpg?v=1784203217","url":"https:\/\/questyme.com\/products\/apc-smart-ups-x-smx-1500va-2u-rack-tower-convertible-ups-120v-smartslot-extended-runtime-capable","provider":"Questyme","version":"1.0","type":"link"}