- 3000VA / 2700W 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)
- AP9641 Network Management Card 3 included for SNMP, web, and EcoStruxure IT management
- 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
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Description
APC Smart-UPS X SMX3KRMLVNCUS — 3kVA Rack/Tower Convertible with Extended Runtime Architecture
The SMX3KRMLVNCUS is a 3000VA / 2700W 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.
- AP9641 NMC3 Included: Out-of-box SNMP/web management and EcoStruxure IT integration. No accessory purchase required.
- PowerChute Network Shutdown: Graceful shutdown coordination for physical servers, hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM), and HCI clusters.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VA / Watts | 3000VA / 2700W |
| 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 | AP9641 NMC3 included |
| TAA Compliance | Yes — federal procurement and GSA Schedule eligible |
| 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.
Multi-Site Deployment? Questyme Handles the Coordination.
Rolling out UPS units across multiple branches, clinics, or remote sites adds logistics complexity. Questyme can stage units, pre-configure network cards, and ship to multiple locations with consolidated documentation. Contact our team to plan your deployment.
Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS X 3000VA Rack/Tower LCD 100-127V with Network Card TAA
Main
Input Voltage
120
Output Voltage
120
Rated Power in W
2700 W
Rated Power in VA
2880
Input Connection Type
NEMA L5-30P
Output Connection Type
3 NEMA 5-15R, 3 NEMA 5-20R, 1 NEMA L5-30R
Max Configurable Power in VA
2880 VA
Battery Type
Lead-Acid battery
Removable Battery
User replaceable
Wave Type
Sine wave
Emergency Power Off
EPO
Number of Cables
1
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting Mode
Rack-mounted
Mounting Preference
Lower
Product Line
SMART-UPS OVER 1.5 KVA
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 9.57Width: 34.21Length: 23.46
Shipping Weight
100.002 lb
UPC Code
731304340430
Lead time
Usually Ships within 2 Weeks
Provided Equipment
CD with software
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
Web/SNMP Management Card
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
Web/SNMP Management Card
Product Certifications
BSMI
CSA
NOM
TAA compliance
TÜV
VCCI Class A
CSA
NOM
TAA compliance
TÜV
VCCI Class A
Environmental
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
2745
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Ambient Air Temperature for Operation
32-104 ?F (0-40 ?C)
Ambient Air Temperature for Storage
5-113 ?F (-15-45 ?C)
Acoustic Level
55 dBA
Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Storage Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Operating Altitude
0-10000 ft
Storage Altitude
0-50000 ft (0.0000000000-15240.0000000000 m)
Packaging / Certifications
Unit Type of Package 1
PCE
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Take-back
Yes