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APC Smart-UPS line interactive tower and rack UPS unit
APC SMT1500RMI2UC
3kVA Max Power
Up to 3000VA / 2700W
AVR Voltage Reg.
Auto brownout & surge correction
4ms Transfer Time
Typical battery switchover
2x Battery Life
Lithium-ion vs VRLA (SMTL)
Cloud SmartConnect
Remote monitoring & management
2U Rack Form
Tower or 2U rack convertible
Authorised Reseller
📦 Free UK Delivery
🔒 Full Warranty
📞 24/7 Support
Key Specifications
TopologyLine Interactive with AVR (boost and trim)
Power Range750VA / 500W — 3000VA / 2700W
Output WaveformPure sine wave (online and on battery)
Typical Transfer4ms (tower) / 6ms (rack models)
Input Voltage230V AC, 50Hz (UK/EU models)
Output Voltage230V AC +/-5%
Outlets6–8 x IEC C13; larger models include IEC C19
Battery TypeVRLA (SMT) or Lithium-ion (SMTL)
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PDF · Official manufacturer document
APCSKU: SMT1500RMI2UC

APC Smart-UPS Line Interactive — SMT Tower & Rack (750VA–3000VA)

The World's Best-Selling Server Room UPS.

The APC Smart-UPS SMT is the most widely deployed server room UPS globally — delivering line-interactive pure sine wave power protection from 750VA to 3000VA in tower and 2U rackmount form factors, with Automatic Voltage Regulation, LCD status display, and SmartConnect cloud monitoring.

  • Line interactive topology with pure sine wave output — protects servers, storage, and networking
  • Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) corrects brownouts and over-voltages without switching to battery
  • Available 750VA, 1000VA, 1500VA, 2000VA, 3000VA — tower and 2U rack/tower convertible
  • Lithium-ion battery option (SMTL series) — 50% smaller, 50% lighter, 2× battery lifespan vs VRLA
  • SmartConnect: cloud-based monitoring, remote management, and predictive battery replacement via app
  • SmartSlot expansion for optional network management card (AP9641/AP9643)
  • 4ms typical transfer time; automatic self-test; graceful server shutdown via PowerChute software

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Key Features

Everything you need in one device

Line Interactive + Pure Sine Wave

The Smart-UPS SMT uses line-interactive topology with a boost and trim AVR that corrects input voltage fluctuations without switching to battery — extending battery life. Pure sine wave output is required by servers with active PFC PSUs.

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Lithium-Ion Battery Option (SMTL)

The SMTL variant replaces lead-acid VRLA with lithium-ion batteries — reducing weight by up to 50%, unit height, and extending battery service life to 8–10 years. Lower total cost of ownership, fewer battery replacements, and a longer maintenance cycle.

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SmartConnect Cloud Monitoring

Every SMT/SMTL UPS includes a built-in SmartConnect Ethernet port for cloud-based management via the APC Mobile Connect app and EcoStruxure IT platform. View UPS status, battery health, runtime estimates, and receive alerts without an additional NMC card.

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LCD Status Display

Multi-function LCD shows load percentage, battery charge level, estimated runtime, input/output voltage, and any active alarms. LED indicators provide instant status at a glance in server rooms.

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SmartSlot Expansion

All SMT models include a SmartSlot accessory port for optional AP9641/AP9643 network management cards — adding full SNMP/web-based remote management and DCIM integration.

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PowerChute Software Integration

APC PowerChute Business Edition provides graceful shutdown of servers, virtual machines (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V), and NAS devices on power failure — ensuring clean filesystem shutdown before battery exhaustion.

About the APC Smart-UPS SMT Series

The APC Smart-UPS SMT series is the world's most widely deployed server room and network closet UPS — installed in millions of data centres, server rooms, and IT closets globally. The SMT range covers 750VA to 3000VA in both tower and 2U rack/tower convertible form factors, with pure sine wave line-interactive topology providing reliable power protection for servers, storage arrays, networking equipment, and any load with active PFC power supplies.

Automatic Voltage Regulation corrects input voltage brownouts and over-voltages using a boost/trim transformer, without switching to battery. This dramatically extends battery service life in environments with fluctuating mains voltage. When mains voltage drops below the AVR correction range, the UPS seamlessly switches to battery in 4ms — fast enough to maintain uninterrupted operation of all server and storage PSUs.

The SMTL lithium-ion variant delivers 50% weight reduction and an 8–10 year battery lifespan. SmartConnect is built into every SMT and SMTL unit providing cloud connectivity without an additional NMC card, enabling remote monitoring via the APC Mobile Connect app from day one.

Technical Specifications

TopologyLine Interactive with AVR (boost and trim)
Power Range750VA / 500W — 3000VA / 2700W
Output WaveformPure sine wave (online and on battery)
Typical Transfer4ms (tower) / 6ms (rack models)
Input Voltage230V AC, 50Hz (UK/EU models)
Output Voltage230V AC +/-5%
Outlets6–8 x IEC C13; larger models include IEC C19
Battery TypeVRLA (SMT) or Lithium-ion (SMTL)
Battery Life3–4 years VRLA; 8–10 years Lithium-ion (SMTL)
Recharge Time3 hours (80% capacity, VRLA); 1.5 hours (Lithium-ion)
Form FactorTower (all models); 2U rack/tower convertible (RM models)
ManagementSmartConnect (built-in Ethernet); SmartSlot for NMC; USB; RS-232
SoftwareAPC PowerChute Business Edition; EcoStruxure IT integration
Warranty3 years UPS / 2 years battery (VRLA); 5 years (Lithium-ion)
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Use Cases

Ideal for a wide range of deployments

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Server Room & IT Closet

The definitive UPS choice for server rooms containing 1–10 servers, NAS, and core networking — protecting against power outages, brownouts, and surges with pure sine wave output required by modern server PSUs.

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Office Network Cabinets

Tower SMT models fit under desks or in network cabinets protecting switches, firewalls, VoIP, and workstations. Rack SMT models integrate cleanly into 19-inch cabinets alongside servers and patch panels.

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Edge / Branch Deployments

SMTL lithium-ion models are ideal for edge and branch locations where UPS battery replacement is operationally difficult — the 8–10 year lithium battery life spans multiple hardware refresh cycles.

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Virtualised Server Hosts

PowerChute integration with VMware vSphere and Hyper-V enables graceful VM migration and clean host shutdown on power failure — essential for VMware clusters and Azure Stack HCI nodes.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the difference between SMT and SMTL?

SMT uses traditional VRLA lead-acid batteries (3–4 year life, heavier). SMTL uses lithium-ion batteries (8–10 year life, 50% lighter, 50% smaller). Both have identical electrical performance; SMTL has a higher upfront cost but lower TCO over the UPS lifetime.

Q. Does the Smart-UPS work with active PFC power supplies?

Yes — the Smart-UPS SMT outputs pure sine wave on battery, which is required by servers with active PFC power supplies. Stepped or simulated sine wave UPS units can damage or fail to support active PFC PSUs found in all modern servers.

Why Servnet

Why buy from Servnet?

Trusted UK IT reseller since 2003 — supplying businesses of all sizes with genuine, competitively priced technology.

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Authorised UK Reseller

Servnet is an authorised IT reseller with direct access to leading product lines at competitive pricing.

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Expert Pre-Sales Advice

Our engineers will help you select the right product and advise on compatibility with your existing infrastructure.

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Fast UK Delivery

Most products ship from UK stock. Express delivery available for urgent deployments.

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Genuine, Warranted Kit

All products are genuine, brand-new, with full manufacturer warranty and RMA support.

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Configuration Services

We can pre-configure your hardware before shipping — reducing on-site deployment time and cost.

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24/7 Support

Post-sale support from our certified engineers. We're here if anything goes wrong.

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