APC Smart-UPS SMX1500RMI2U 1500VA 1200W 2U Rack/Tower Pure Sine Wave UPS
The APC Smart-UPS SMX1500RMI2U is an enterprise-grade 1500VA (1200W) line-interactive 2U rack/tower UPS, engineered to deliver pure sine wave power and maintain uptime for critical business systems.
- Pure Sine Wave Output: Delivers clean, stable power essential for sensitive servers and networking equipment, preventing data corruption and hardware damage.
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR): Corrects minor power fluctuations without engaging the battery, extending battery life and reducing maintenance costs.
- Hot-Swap Battery Functionality: Enables battery replacement without shutting down connected loads, ensuring continuous operation and eliminating service disruptions.
- SmartSlot Expansion Port: Allows for optional network management cards, enabling remote monitoring, graceful shutdown, and integration with enterprise NMS platforms.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The APC Smart-UPS SMX1500RMI2U is a 1500VA (1200W) line-interactive 2U rack/tower UPS, providing reliable power protection with a pure sine wave output. It features 8 C13 coupler AC outlets and a C14 coupler power plug, ensuring broad compatibility for various IT devices. This unit is designed to prevent data loss and system failures during power outages or fluctuations.
Engineered for operational resilience, this UPS includes Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to correct voltage sags and surges without consuming battery power, extending battery lifespan. Its SmartSlot allows for the integration of network management cards, enabling remote monitoring and controlled shutdown of connected servers, which is crucial for maintaining data integrity and system availability.
- Reliable Power Protection: Delivers 1500VA/1200W of pure sine wave power, safeguarding sensitive servers, switches, and storage arrays from damaging power inconsistencies.
- Extended Battery Life: Features Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to stabilize incoming power, reducing battery usage and extending the operational lifespan of the sealed lead-acid (VRLA) battery.
- Seamless Maintenance: Supports hot-swap battery replacement, allowing IT teams to perform maintenance without interrupting power to critical connected equipment, ensuring continuous uptime.
- Remote Management Ready: Equipped with a SmartSlot for optional network management cards, enabling centralized monitoring, remote control, and automated graceful shutdowns across the network.
- Flexible Deployment: Offers a rackmount/tower convertible design with a 2U form factor and included rack mount kit, providing versatile installation options for diverse IT environments.
This APC Smart-UPS provides the essential power protection and management capabilities required for maintaining business continuity and data integrity in any professional IT setting.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
Full Specifications
Ports & interfaces7
Battery9
Features16
Weight & dimensions4
Design5
Certificates2
Packaging content4
Operational conditions1
Packaging data1
Logistics data1
Other features1
What This Solves
Ensuring Server & Network Uptime
Organizations with on-premise servers, network switches, and storage arrays require uninterrupted power to maintain critical operations. This UPS provides 1500VA/1200W of pure sine wave backup power, allowing systems to ride through outages or perform graceful shutdowns, preventing data corruption and service interruptions.
Data centers, server rooms, network closets, branch offices, manufacturing facilities
Protecting Sensitive IT Equipment
Businesses deploying sensitive electronics, such as medical diagnostic equipment or high-performance computing clusters, need clean and stable power to prevent damage and ensure accuracy. The Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) and pure sine wave output of this UPS protect against voltage fluctuations and harmonic distortion, extending equipment lifespan.
Healthcare clinics, research labs, engineering firms, financial trading floors, media production studios
Facilitating Remote Infrastructure Management
IT teams managing distributed infrastructure or requiring centralized oversight need the ability to monitor and control power protection devices remotely. The SmartSlot allows for the addition of a network management card, enabling SNMP-based monitoring, remote power cycling, and automated shutdown sequences for enhanced operational control.
Multi-site enterprises, campus networks, remote office deployments, IT operations centers
Key Features
UPS topology: Line-Interactive
Provides continuous power conditioning and battery backup, protecting connected equipment from power fluctuations without frequent battery engagement.
Output power capacity: 1.5 kVA / 1200 W
Delivers ample power to support multiple critical servers and networking devices, ensuring sustained operation during power interruptions.
Waveform: Sine
Produces clean, stable power output essential for sensitive electronics, preventing operational issues and extending the lifespan of connected IT hardware.
Hot-swap battery: Yes
Enables battery replacement without shutting down connected equipment, ensuring continuous uptime and simplifying maintenance procedures for IT staff.
SmartSlot: Yes
Allows for the integration of optional network management cards, enabling remote monitoring, configuration, and graceful shutdown of connected systems.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This UPS ensures continuous operation of trading platforms and financial data systems, protecting against data loss during power events to maintain regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
It provides critical backup power for electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical imaging equipment, safeguarding patient data and operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Protecting industrial control systems and production line servers, this UPS prevents costly interruptions and data corruption in automated environments.
Legal & Professional Services
This unit secures client databases and legal document management systems, ensuring uninterrupted access to critical information and protecting sensitive data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of equipment is best suited for connection to this UPS?
This UPS is ideal for protecting sensitive IT equipment such as servers, network switches, routers, storage devices, and VoIP systems that require pure sine wave power for stable operation. Its 1200W capacity supports multiple critical loads.
Does this UPS include a network management card for remote monitoring?
The APC Smart-UPS SMX1500RMI2U includes a SmartSlot for a network management card, but the card itself is sold separately. This allows organizations to choose the specific management capabilities they require.
How long can this UPS provide backup power during an outage?
This UPS provides approximately 5.8 minutes of backup power at full load (1200W) and 17.2 minutes at half load (600W), offering sufficient time for graceful system shutdowns or short power interruptions.
Can this UPS be deployed in both rackmount and tower configurations?
Yes, the APC Smart-UPS SMX1500RMI2U features a versatile rackmount/tower convertible design. It comes with a rack mount kit and removable support feet, allowing for flexible deployment in various IT environments.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
3 years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.