- 1000VA / 700W 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
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Description
APC Smart-UPS X SMX1000C — 1kVA Rack/Tower Convertible with Extended Runtime Architecture
The SMX1000C is a 1000VA / 700W 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: Delivers a clean pure sine wave to connected equipment. Active PFC power supplies common in modern servers and storage arrays will throw errors or shut down on the simulated/stepped-wave output produced by entry-level UPS units; pure sine eliminates that risk.
- Automatic Voltage Regulation: AVR uses a buck-and-boost transformer stage to bring out-of-range utility voltage back to nominal levels in real time. The UPS only transitions to battery for true outages, which significantly extends battery service life.
- SmartSlot Expansion: The SmartSlot bay accepts APC accessory cards including the AP9641 Network Management Card 3 for SNMP/web management, environmental monitoring modules, and dry-contact modules for building automation integration.
- PowerChute Network Shutdown: Graceful shutdown coordination for physical servers, hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM), and HCI clusters.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VA / Watts | 1000VA / 700W |
| 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
- Mid-Sized Data Centers and Edge Compute Sites: Rack-density appropriate for 4-12 server racks where mid-tier UPS units provide cost-effective protection.
- Clinical Labs and Pharmacy Systems: Backup for refrigerated storage monitoring, automated dispensing systems, and analyzer instrumentation.
- Public Safety and Emergency Operations Centers: Continuous power for 911 dispatch terminals, radio consoles, and CAD systems that cannot lose state during a power event.
- Cryptocurrency and High-Density Compute: Protection for mining rigs, GPU workstations, and validator nodes where downtime represents direct financial loss.
- Educational and Research Networks: Powers campus network closets, classroom AV controllers, and research lab instrumentation.
Not Sure Which Model Fits Your Environment?
Questyme's power specialists work with IT managers, facilities engineers, and procurement teams to size UPS units against actual connected loads, runtime requirements, and rack space constraints. We don't take orders — we run the math on your specific application before recommending a model. Contact Questyme to speak with a power expert.
Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS X 1000VA Rack/Tower LCD 120V with SmartConnect
Main
Input Voltage
120
Output Voltage
120
Rated Power in W
900 W
Rated Power in VA
1000
Input Connection Type
NEMA 5-15P
Output Connection Type
8 NEMA 5-15R
Max Configurable Power in VA
1000 VA
Max Configurable Power in W
900 W
Topology
Line Interactive
Battery Type
Lead-Acid battery
Removable Battery
User replaceable
Wave Type
Sine wave
Emergency Power Off
Yes
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: 23.19Width: 24.41Length: 9.69
Shipping Weight
60.23 lb
UPC Code
731304401124
Lead time
Usually Ships within 2 Weeks
Provided Equipment
Installation guide
Rack Mounting brackets
Removable support feet
Smart UPS signalling RS-232 cable
USB cable
Cat 5 ethernet cable
Rack Mounting brackets
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
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
1206
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