APC SMC1500-2UC ? 2U Rackmount UPS 900W

Overview :

The APC Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 2U UPS (SMC1500-2UC) is a line?interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed to provide managed backup power and power conditioning for critical IT devices. It is deployed by IT engineers and network administrators to maintain uptime for servers, network switches, storage devices, and other infrastructure loads during power disturbances. Its SmartConnect feature enables remote status monitoring, addressing visibility and alerting needs in distributed environments.

This UPS supports 1440 VA / 900 W output capacity with a pure sine waveform while on battery, automatically regulating voltage anomalies such as undervoltages and overvoltages via built?in AVR without immediate battery use. The unit incorporates six switched outlets and auto?sensing frequency support (50/60?Hz), making it suitable for typical 120?V North American deployments.

The 2U rackmount form factor fits standard server cabinets and equipment racks, conserving space in an IDF, small data closet, retail cabinet, or branch office rack. Audible alarms and an LCD status display convey load and battery conditions directly at the unit, allowing quick field assessments without additional tools.

Integration points include a SmartConnect network port, integrated USB connectivity for local management and graceful shutdowns via standard APC software, and serial communications support. The UPS also offers consistent compatibility with existing 120?V power cabling and rack mount kits.

In a practical deployment, this UPS can maintain voice and data systems, firewall clusters, or virtualization hosts during brief utility interruptions ? transitioning to battery in under 10?ms to prevent IT segmentation or storage corruption. A typical deployment for a 400?W load yields runtime measured in tens of minutes, providing sufficient time for orderly shutdowns or failover actions.

This device should not be used as the sole UPS for large data center core racks or multi?KW loads; its capacity and runtime are oriented toward smaller server and network stacks rather than larger centralized power infrastructures.

Key Features :

• Line?interactive topology with AVR for voltage regulation

• 1440?VA / 900?W output with pure sine battery waveform

• Six NEMA?5?15R battery?protected outlets

• SmartConnect cloud?enabled remote power monitoring

• Multi?function LCD panel with alarm indicators