- 3000VA / 2700W 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
- 3-year UPS warranty; external battery packs and replacement cartridges available from Questyme
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Description
APC Smart-UPS X SMX3000LV — 3kVA Rack/Tower Convertible with Extended Runtime Architecture
The SMX3000LV 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: 4U 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 | 3000VA / 2700W |
| 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 | 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.
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.
Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS X 3000VA Short Depth Tower/Rack Convertible LCD 100-127V
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
6 NEMA 5-15R, 3 NEMA 5-20R, 1 NEMA L5-30R
Max Configurable Power in VA
2880 VA
Max Configurable Power in W
2700 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
Mounting Preference
Lower
Product Line
SMART-UPS OVER 1.5 KVA
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 12.99Width: 24.92Length: 23.07
Shipping Weight
105.23 lb
UPC Code
731304292647
Lead time
Usually Ships within 2 Weeks
Provided Equipment
CD with softwareDocumentation CDInstallation guideRack mounting hardwareRack Mounting bracketsRack Mounting support railsRemovable support feetSmart UPS signalling RS-232 cableUSB cable
Product Certifications
BSMICSANOMTÜVVCCI Class A
Environmental
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
2793
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
55 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
Take-back
Yes
EU RoHS Directive
Compliant with Exemptions