
- 2000VA / 1800W line-interactive pure sine wave UPS with support for up to 10 external battery packs for extended runtime
- 120V — 4U 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
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Description
APC Smart-UPS X SMX2000LVUS — 2kVA Rack/Tower Convertible with Extended Runtime Architecture
The SMX2000LVUS is a 2000VA / 1800W 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: 4U 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 | 2000VA / 1800W |
| Topology | Line Interactive |
| Output Waveform | Pure Sine Wave |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Form Factor | 4U 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.
Power Expert Consultation Available
Questyme has been an APC authorized reseller since 2009. Our team can verify compatibility with your existing rack hardware, recommend appropriate runtime configurations, and provide TAA and procurement documentation when needed. Request a consultation before specifying.
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Overview
Main
Physical
Documentation CD
Installation guide
Rack mounting hardware
Rack Mounting brackets
Rack Mounting support rails
Removable support feet
Smart UPS signalling RS-232 cable
USB cable
CSA
NOM
TAA compliance
TÜV
VCCI Class A