Eaton SMART1500LCDXL - 1500 VA/900 W Line-Interactive UPS
Overview
The Eaton SMART1500LCDXL is a line-interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) engineered to provide regulated AC power and short-duration battery backup for connected infrastructure in 120 V mains environments. It is deployed by IT engineers and facilities teams to protect servers, network gear, storage nodes, and other critical electronics against outages, brownouts, and voltage transients. The unit addresses the need for controlled shutdown and power quality preservation when utility power is unstable or lost.
Rated at 1500 VA / 900 W, this UPS supports moderate load densities typical of small racks, office closets, or edge deployments. Its line-interactive topology incorporates automatic voltage regulation (AVR) which corrects under- and over-voltage conditions without resorting to battery power, extending battery life.
The SMART1500LCDXL fits in 2U rack or tower form factors, enabling flexible placement in standard 19″ equipment racks or free-standing shelves. Integration with key management interfaces × including USB and DB9 serial ports × allows connection to monitoring software that can initiate orderly shutdown procedures.
A front LCD display provides real-time status of input/output voltage, load percentage, battery charge, and estimated runtime, giving operations teams clear visibility during commissioning and outages. Optional external battery packs (e.g., BP24V15RT2U) extend runtime where load-hold-up beyond the internal bank is required.
In deployment practice, this unit is used to protect essential equipment where short outage support and voltage conditioning are key × such as before generator transfer, during brief utility interruptions, or to complete file saves and system shutdowns. It is not designed as a long-duration power source; runtime is load-dependent and should be validated during system commissioning.
This UPS should not be used as the primary power source for high-availability clusters or in environments requiring extended runtime without external battery modules; systems requiring sustained backup or redundancy should leverage higher-capacity or modular UPS architectures.
Key Features
- 1500 VA / 900 W line-interactive UPS with AVR
- Rack/tower 2U form factor with front LCD display
- (8) NEMA 5-15R battery-backed outlets
- USB (HID) and DB9 serial communications
- Optional external battery pack support (BP24V15RT2U)
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | Eaton |
| Part Number | SMART1500LCDXL |
| Product Type | Line-Interactive UPS |
| VA Rating | 1500 VA |
| Wattage Capacity | 900 W |
| Output Topology | Line-interactive with AVR |
| Nominal Output Voltage | 110/115/120 V AC |
| Output Receptacles | (8) NEMA 5-15R |
| Input Nominal Voltage | 110/115/120 V AC |
| Input Connection | NEMA 5-15P, right-angle plug |
| Input Cord Length | 6 ft |
| Battery Type | Sealed Lead-Acid (VRLA) |
| Expandable Runtime | Yes, via external battery pack |
| Communications | USB (HID), DB9 serial |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack/Tower |
| Height | 3.5 in |
| Width | 17.25 in |
| Depth | 10.5 in |
| Weight | ~30 lb |
| Operating Temp | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Relative Humidity | Up to 95% non-condensing |
| LCD | Front panel LCD status display |
| Certifications | UL 1778, CSA, FCC Class B, RoHS compliant |
