APC BVK950M2,950 VA Line-Interactive UPS
Overview :
The APC BVK950M2 is a 950 VA/480 W line-interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed to provide short-term battery backup and surge protection to connected AC equipment. It is typically deployed by IT engineers, small office administrators, and home office operators to maintain power continuity for essential devices during mains instability or outages. Line-interactive topology enables the unit to both regulate voltage and switch to battery power when needed.
This UPS supports a total load capacity of 950 VA / 480 W, delivering 120 V AC output with six battery-backup + surge-protected NEMA 5-15R outlets. It includes integrated USB-A and USB-C charging ports (5 VDC, 2 A total) and RJ-45 network line protection. The internal lead-acid battery (12 V, 9 Ah) recharges in approximately 6 hours.
Physically, the unit is a compact tower format, measuring approximately 6.3 × 4.72 × 13.98 in (HxWxD) and weighing ~13.7 lb. Its form factor suits placement on desks, shelves, or under workstations where space is constrained.
In infrastructure hierarchies, the BVK950M2 fits at the edge or small branch / home office layer, protecting critical endpoints like desktop servers, network switches, VOIP gear, or storage devices that require clean power for orderly shutdowns. It is not rackmountable without third-party shelving.
A practical deployment is a small office with mixed loads (PC, network router, VoIP gateway) where utility voltage irregularities occur. The UPS provides enough runtime for graceful shutdowns of equipment during short outages. Conversely, this model should not be used in data center core racks or large power loads beyond its capacity due to limited VA/wattage and absence of advanced network management protocols
Key Features
• 950 VA/480 W line-interactive power conversion
• Six NEMA 5-15R battery-backup outlets
• Integrated USB-A and USB-C charging ports
• RJ-45 network surge protection interface
• User-replaceable 12 V/9 Ah lead-acid battery
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Brand | APC by Schneider Electric |
| Part Number | BVK950M2 |
| Product Type | Line-interactive UPS |
| Load Capacity | 950 VA / 480 W |
| Input Voltage | 120 V AC |
| Input Voltage Range | 108 V - 150 V AC |
| Output Voltage | 120 V AC |
| Output Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Output Waveform | Stepped approx. sine wave |
| Outlets | 6 × NEMA 5-15R (battery + surge) |
| USB Ports | 1 × USB-A, 1 × USB-C (5 V, 2 A total) |
| Network Protection | RJ-45 surge protection |
| Battery | 12 V DC, 9 Ah lead-acid |
| Recharge Time | ~6 hours |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | ~6.3″ × 4.72″ × 13.98″ |
| Weight | ~13.67 lb (6.2 kg) |
