APC SMX1500RM2UCUS 1500 VA Rack/Tower UPS
Overveiw :
The APC SMX1500RM2UCUS is a 2-rack-unit convertible Smart-UPS X line-interactive uninterruptible power supply engineered to deliver regulated AC power and battery backup for IT infrastructure. It is deployed by data center engineers, network architects, and facilities operations teams to maintain uptime for servers, storage, and networking equipment during power disturbances. Its topology includes Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to correct voltage swings without relying on the battery system.
Rated for 1500 VA / 1350 W output capacity with pure sine wave power, this UPS includes eight NEMA 5-15R outlets suitable for mixed critical loads. Nominal input/output voltage is 120 V AC with auto-sensing at 50/60 Hz and adjustable input thresholds to extend battery life through brownouts and over-voltages.
The unit's form factor is 2 U rackmount convertible to tower, supporting integration of included rack rails or placement on a cabinet shelf. The front multifunction LCD provides local power and battery status, while SmartConnect Ethernet enables remote monitoring, cloud alerts, and integration with centralized management tools.
Within an infrastructure, the SMX1500RM2UCUS fits core, consolidation and edge IT racks where critical systems require clean power and controlled shutdown capability. It supports external battery packs for extended runtime where outages are prolonged.
Practical use cases include server closets running virtualization hosts and SAN arrays with tight uptime SLAs, or branch office racks feeding routers, switches, and firewalls that demand uninterrupted operation. This model should not be used where online double-conversion UPS topology is required (e.g., high-density mainframe clusters) because its line-interactive architecture is optimized for lower cost and efficiency instead of continuous double-conversion
Key Features
• 1500 VA/1350 W line-interactive power capacity
• Rack/tower convertible 2 U form factor
• 8 × NEMA 5-15R battery-backup outlets
• Front LCD with real-time power/battery readouts
• SmartConnect Ethernet for remote monitoring
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | APC by Schneider Electric |
| Part Number | SMX1500RM2UCUS |
| Product Type | Line-Interactive UPS (Rack/Tower) |
| Apparent Power | 1500 VA |
| Active Power | 1350 W |
| Input Voltage | 120 V AC |
| Input Voltage Range | Adjustable ~75 - 154 V AC |
| Input Frequency | 50/60 Hz ±3 Hz |
| Output Voltage | 120 V AC |
| Output Waveform | Pure sine wave |
| Outlets | 8 × NEMA 5-15R (battery + surge) |
| Input Connector | 1 × NEMA 5-15P |
| Runtime (Full Load) | ~5 min (1350 W) |
| Runtime (Half Load) | ~14 min (675 W) |
| Recharge Time | ~3 hours |
| Battery Type | Lead-acid, user replaceable |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3.5″ × 17.0″ × 19.3″ |
| Weight | ~54.7 lb |
