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Rectangular tower UPS in matte black finish with front LCD display

APC

APC SMT1500I UPS 1500 VA 1000 W Tower

SKU CH-RSQ2-D0ZHF MPN SMT1500I

Tower UPS delivers 1500 VA and 1000 W with 0.12 hour runtime at 980 W load and USB plus RJ-45 data-line protection

  • Volt-ampere rating1500 VA
  • Power rating1000 W
  • Voltage output230 V
  • Battery typeSealed Lead Acid
  • Runtime on battery0.12 Hour 980 W Full Load 0.4 Hour 490 W Half Load
  • Communication portsUSB

Model SMT1500I

  • 1000 W output keeps servers running during outages
  • 1500 VA rating handles high inrush loads
  • 40 h runtime at 490 W half load
  • USB and SmartSlot enable remote monitoring
  • RJ-45 surge protection shields network gear

Product identity

The APC SMT1500I is a tower-format UPS rated at 1500 VA and 1000 W with 230 V output. It uses a sealed lead-acid battery to protect servers, networking gear and workstations during outages.

Thermals noise power

The unit runs on mains power with automatic voltage regulation and switches to battery in milliseconds when supply fails. Runtime is 0.12 hour at 980 W full load and 0.40 hour at 490 W half load, giving administrators time for orderly shutdown.

Bundled value

Eight IEC 320 C13 outlets and two IEC jumpers connect multiple devices without extra cables. A USB port and SmartSlot enable PowerChute software to automate safe shutdown and remote monitoring, while RJ-45 protection guards Ethernet and fax lines from surges.

How it compares

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Price $777.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 1,153 comparable items (median $948.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAPC
Model nameSMT1500I
VariantSMT1500I
Ports & slots
Communication portsUSB
Protected data linesRJ-45 Ethernet /Fax protection
Power
Volt-ampere rating1500 VA
Power rating1000 W
Voltage output230 V
Battery typeSealed Lead Acid
Runtime on battery0.12 Hour 980 W Full Load
0.4 Hour 490 W Half Load
Size & build
Product dimensions8.5 in × 6.69 in × 17.28 in
Product weight53 lb (24 kg)
Shipping weight27.44 kg
Package size595 × 376 × 328 mm
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Questions about this item

How do I install the APC SMT1500I and what step is often missed?

Place the tower on a flat surface with clearance for airflow, connect equipment to the eight IEC 320 C13 outlets using the two IEC jumpers where needed, plug the UPS into a 230 V mains socket, then install PowerChute software and link the USB cable so the software can manage safe shutdown — skipping the USB link is the common oversight.

What maintenance will the SMT1500I need later?

The sealed lead-acid battery will require replacement after several years; run a self-test via PowerChute or the front panel periodically and swap the battery when runtime drops below the rated 0.12 hour at 980 W or 0.40 hour at 490 W.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the SMT1500I?

At full 980 W load the battery depletes in 0.12 hour, so runtime is the first constraint; at lighter 490 W loads you gain 0.40 hour before the same limit is reached.

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