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APC 1500VA Smart UPS with SmartConnect, SMT1500C Sinewave UPS Battery Backup, AVR, 120V, Line Interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply

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Size: 1500VA

Brand	APC
Battery Cell Composition	Sealed Lead Acid
Product Dimensions	23.2"D x 13"W x 13"H
Voltage	120 Volts
Color	Black

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1500VA / 1000W Pure Sine Wave UPS battery backup
Input: NEMA 5-15P. Output: (8) NEMA 5-15R
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) adjusts high and low voltages to a safe level, helping preserve the life of the battery.
APC SmartConnect is an easy to use remote monitoring feature (via a secure portal) that provides automatic notifications, firmware updates, and advanced support services. For all units purchased and/or registered after August 1, 2023, SmartConnect will be offered as a 6-month free trial
APC Warranty: 3 years repair or replace (excluding battery), and 2 years for battery. $150,000 Connected Equipment Protection Policy

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Reliable Backup power and protection for IT equipment

Complete power protection for your business needs

First cloud enabled UPS for distributed IT.

Secure remote monitoring, proactive lifecycle alerts, and cloud enabled as a standard.

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Smart-UPS SMT Tower	Smart-UPS SMT Rackmount	Smart-UPS SMC Tower
Power Output 750/1000/1500/2200/3000VA	Power Output 750/1000/1500/2200/3000VA	Power Output 1000/1500VA
Sinewave Output Yes	Sinewave Output Yes	Sinewave Output Yes
EcoStruxure Compatible Yes	EcoStruxure Compatible Yes	EcoStruxure Compatible Yes
SmartConnect Ethernet Port Yes	SmartConnect Ethernet Port Yes	SmartConnect Ethernet Port Yes
SmartSlot (For Optional NMC) Yes	SmartSlot (For Optional NMC) Yes	SmartSlot (For Optional NMC) No

Smart-UPS SMT Tower

Smart-UPS SMT Rackmount

Smart-UPS SMC Tower

Power Output

750/1000/1500/2200/3000VA

Power Output

750/1000/1500/2200/3000VA

Power Output

1000/1500VA

Sinewave Output

Yes

Sinewave Output

Yes

Sinewave Output

Yes

EcoStruxure Compatible

Yes

EcoStruxure Compatible

Yes

EcoStruxure Compatible

Yes

SmartConnect Ethernet Port

Yes

SmartConnect Ethernet Port

Yes

SmartConnect Ethernet Port

Yes

SmartSlot (For Optional NMC)

Yes

SmartSlot (For Optional NMC)

Yes

SmartSlot (For Optional NMC)

How long with this UPS power my system when the power goes out?

Runtimes of any UPS will vary based on the amount of power required by your connected devices. The LCD screen and software on a Smart-UPS model will display the estimated runtime based ont he current power load of the products plugged into the UPS.
Will the UPS automatically switch off from the battery backup with power is restored?

Yes, when adequate power is restored to the UPS and is within the operating voltage range of the UPS, it will restart online operation.
Which battery replacement should I purchase for this unit and from where?

The Smart-UPS SMT1500C is powered by the RBC7 Replacement Battery Cartridge. Genuine APC batteries are recommended to ensure compatibility and performance of your UPS. The battery can be purchased from the official APC store on Amazon.
Will the UPS provide continuous power without interruption in the case of a power outage?

Yes, as long as the connected load is within the rated maximum, the Smart-UPS will provide continuous and suitable power to connected devices when the main power source goes out.
What will the switchable group allow me to do?

The switchable outlet group provides greater control, allowing you to reboot hung devices, program sequenced on-and-off and non-critical load shedding of equipment.

Product information

Product Dimensions	23.2 x 13 x 13 inches
Item Weight	54.2 pounds
ASIN	B0762QJ6Y1
Item model number	SMT1500C
Batteries	2 Product Specific batteries required. (included)
Customer Reviews	297 ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank	#66 in Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	October 5, 2017
Manufacturer	APC

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Protect your servers, switches, routers and networking devices with the Smart-UPS SMT1500C with APC SmartConnect, the first cloud-enabled UPS for distributed IT. The SMT1500C UPS provides backup battery power in the event of a power outage, while safeguarding your equipment from harmful power conditions, spikes and surges. The included cloud monitoring feature (service-free, no fees required during the warranty period) is accessible from any internet connected device, and maximizes the life and performance of your UPS by providing proactive advice and life-cycle recommendations so you can remotely monitor your power infrastructure from anywhere in the world. Automatic green mode ensures you are operating at the highest levels of efficiency, and intelligent battery management provides real-time monitoring and management through temperature-compensated charging that extends the life of the battery. With a 1000-watt power capacity, battery-backup and surge protection on six outlets, with one switchable outlet group, this UPS is ideal for small and medium sized-businesses.

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UPS unit, SmartConnect Installation Guide, User Manual, PowerChute Business Edition Installation CD, Safety Information, Ethernet Cable, USB Cable

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Customers find the UPS works right out of the box and is easy to set up for use. They appreciate its quality, long runtime, and economic value. The connectivity features receive mixed feedback, with one customer noting it connects to their internal network while another reports issues with the Smart Connect feature. The noise level and power level also get mixed reviews, with one customer describing it as silent while another finds it noisy.

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Functionality Quality Battery life Ease of use Connectivity Noise level Power level Value for money

35 customers mention "Functionality"28 positive7 negative

Customers report that the UPS works fantastically and functions right out of the box, with one customer noting it handles three workstations effectively.

"No issues with the UPS, great for small IT rooms." Read more

"Works as expected." Read more

"...No issues, no complaint. I am satisfied with my purchase." Read more

"...Within a week, the Smart-UPS failed with an error message and I had to have it replaced...." Read more

21 customers mention "Quality"20 positive1 negative

Customers find the UPS to be of good quality, with one customer specifically noting its high-quality power output.

"Great UPS. I've been using APC UPS' for over 30 years. I highly recommend this model." Read more

"...costs more than the competitors, you get what you pay for in terms of quality, reliability, features, and - most importantly - run time." Read more

"Great product.Cloud feature was a must have for me to remotely manage and get alerts when power is out" Read more

"Amazing product, running 4 DELL servers at home with NAS and over 70 VM servers, I used to get many issues with corruption and unknown VM faults and..." Read more

15 customers mention "Battery life"11 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the UPS's battery life, noting its long runtime and durability, with one customer mentioning it kept their computer running for 2 hours during a power outage.

"...in terms of quality, reliability, features, and - most importantly - run time." Read more

"...I like them because they have a long run time if the power goes down for a while and they use inverters to generate the 120v when it is running...." Read more

"...Power has gone out a number of times, as demonstrated by all the blinking appliance clocks...." Read more

"...UPS is not in overload state and I actually have supposedly 7 minute of battery run time if the power drops out because of the much larger batteries...." Read more

5 customers mention "Ease of use"4 positive1 negative

Customers find the uninterruptible power supply easy to set up and register.

"...Pros Can handle large loads of power Easy to connect and register LCD Digital Display 8 plug outlets..." Read more

"...It was hard to maneuver into a media cabinet, but otherwise, set up was a cinch...." Read more

"This UPS was easy to set up for use, it was basically plug and play...." Read more

"All good, except the setup process is less impressive than expected for this level of product." Read more

8 customers mention "Connectivity"4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the UPS's connectivity features, with one customer successfully connecting it to their internal network, while another reports issues with the Smart Connect feature not working.

"...It is much improved and connects to the my internal network and the usb connection to the computer is a much better process using any usb connection..." Read more

"...I bought this brand new, yet setup says there is no battery connected and that it is on utility. My Last one had 98% charge out of the gate...." Read more

"Great product.Cloud feature was a must have for me to remotely manage and get alerts when power is out" Read more

"...worth noting is that while this is a "cloud enabled" unit, it doesn't come with WiFi! it was a bit of a shocker for me...." Read more

5 customers mention "Noise level"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the uninterruptible power supply's noise level, with one customer noting it operates silently while another mentions it beeps frequently.

"...The power out seems to be high quality and noise free enough. My computer boots up as well as if it were plugged straight into the wall." Read more

"...now 3 times a month I get an overload on my UPS and the noise won't go off until I unplug all outlets. It's grown to be a pain...." Read more

"...They just quietly grind away in the background with no issues." Read more

"...They do beep a lot. Hard to miss that. But if power goes off at 2 am I really don't want to hear the beeping, just a quiet shutdown...." Read more

5 customers mention "Power level"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the power level of the UPS, with one customer noting it can handle large loads while another finds it overkill for simple office desktops.

"...Right at the 1000W load limit now but at least the UPS is not in overload state and I actually have supposedly 7 minute of battery run time if the..." Read more

"I've purchased many of these APC UPSs - yes, overkill for simple office desktops but worth it for the extra saftey they are supposed to provide...." Read more

"5/5 Rating Pros Can handle large loads of power Easy to connect and register LCD Digital Display 8 plug outlets..." Read more

"...After plugging back in - it shows Load 0%, Battery 0% indefinitely (for over 16 hours). If unplugged - drops the power. Returned this item...." Read more

5 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the UPS's value for money, with some finding it economic while others consider it pricey.

"...APC UPSs - yes, overkill for simple office desktops but worth it for the extra saftey they are supposed to provide...." Read more

"...That solves the problem. Kind of expensive solution for an hour of backup, thinking I could get a less costly unit to do the same thing." Read more

"...But those are minor. Good quality for a fair price." Read more

"...Pricey I operate a small business as well as do tons of research with my custom built computer...." Read more

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DaveSincere
Had this for 12 hours and LOVE IT! Better performance than my 10 yr old UPS battery
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase

5/5 Rating

Pros
Can handle large loads of power
Easy to connect and register
LCD Digital Display
8 plug outlets
Takes up small space

Cons
HEAVY!!!
The outlet plugs on the back are very close together, it's tough to use all the plug outlets
Pricey

I operate a small business as well as do tons of research with my custom built computer. I have dual 32 inch monitors that takes up a lot of power. I am quite sure I draw more power than most. My previous UPS back up battery served me well until I got the monitors, now 3 times a month I get an overload on my UPS and the noise won't go off until I unplug all outlets. It's grown to be a pain.

Until this arrived.

First impression - It's HEAVY!! Once you get it out the box you see it has a small form factor which is good. It can lay under the desk or to the side. I like that it has 8 outlets but they are so close together you can't plug anything that has a large plug without taking up two spots.

I plugged everything I had in my 10 yr old UPS and the load is only at 25% on this. I love it. It was easy to register, I haven't used much of the advanced features but I will slowly get into it. So far so good. I'm very impressed with the quality and ease of use. I will update my review after using for awhile.

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Had this for 12 hours and LOVE IT! Better performance than my 10 yr old UPS battery

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021
5/5 Rating

Pros
Can handle large loads of power
Easy to connect and register
LCD Digital Display
8 plug outlets
Takes up small space

Cons
HEAVY!!!
The outlet plugs on the back are very close together, it's tough to use all the plug outlets
Pricey

I operate a small business as well as do tons of research with my custom built computer. I have dual 32 inch monitors that takes up a lot of power. I am quite sure I draw more power than most. My previous UPS back up battery served me well until I got the monitors, now 3 times a month I get an overload on my UPS and the noise won't go off until I unplug all outlets. It's grown to be a pain.

Until this arrived.

First impression - It's HEAVY!! Once you get it out the box you see it has a small form factor which is good. It can lay under the desk or to the side. I like that it has 8 outlets but they are so close together you can't plug anything that has a large plug without taking up two spots.

I plugged everything I had in my 10 yr old UPS and the load is only at 25% on this. I love it. It was easy to register, I haven't used much of the advanced features but I will slowly get into it. So far so good. I'm very impressed with the quality and ease of use. I will update my review after using for awhile.

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Theophilus
Nice, but HEAVY
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2020
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase
I purchased this unit to protect a 2019 Mac Pro, which benefits from the pure sine wave output as opposed to the simulated sine wave on other models, which may eventually cause issues with the power supply. This unit is very heavy, weighing almost 60 lbs. It was hard to maneuver into a media cabinet, but otherwise, set up was a cinch. I just plugged in all of my peripherals, connected the UPS to the network via ethernet, and plugged in the USB-A cable from my Mac to the UPS. After turning the unit on and setting up the UPS via a simple wizard that asks basic questions on the LCD screen, everything powered up and my Mac automatically recognized the UPS without any additional software. I was able to configure the UPS shutdown parameters via System Preferences > Energy Saver > UPS.

- FYI, the batteries were about 87% charged when the unit arrived, but they are now up to 99%.

- There is an off putting chemical smell when you first remove and use the UPS, but it dispersed after a couple of days.

- Operation is silent. I haven’t heard any fan noises or beeps from this unit so far.

- FYI, the 2019 Mac Pro connected to this unit has 16 cores and an AMD Vega II graphics card, but even at full load, it uses about 50% of this UPS’s capacity. There is also a Caldigit TB3 dock and LG Ultrawide display attached.

So far, I am happy with this UPS, but I’m not looking forward to carrying this heavy unit out of the cabinet in 3-4 years to replace the batteries.

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A.
It does what it says it does.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase
This unit is reliable. I have had a server running just under its 1500W threshold. Power has gone out a number of times, as demonstrated by all the blinking appliance clocks. The computer I left running attached to this UPS did not miss a beat.

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Great UPS
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2025
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase
Great seller, the Ups was exactly what I needed.

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B. Engel
Works well, does NOT have wifi, definitely geared towards IT pros
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase
I bought this in addition to having a full-house generator, because we suffered a continuous brownout (different than a blackout) for many hours, which mean the generator didn't kick in but various electronics suffered. The goal with this was to protect the most essential stuff in these situations.

As a small UPS backup battery with true sinewave protection, which essentially addresses this problem, the unit appears to work flawlessly thus far. So in terms of its main function, by all means, it does what it says it does. Since that is its core function, I am awarding it four stars.

However, I have caveats with respect to the industrial roots clearly expressed through the design language. As one example, the opening salvo for the little screen in the front is a menu asking you to pick a language, which is reasonable, but heaven forbid you can't clearly see and interpret the symbols on the four buttons underneath and mistakenly select a language in which you are not fluent as a result. Life after that that can get... interesting... until you figure out how to navigate the not-so-intuitive menus in that foreign language to get it back to yours.

Or good luck figuring out the proper menu entry to enable the cloud management system. Or, for that matter, what "group 1" means on the back of the unit - basically half the power ports are surrounded by a big green border that says "group 1" on it, whereas the others are not. You'd naturally imagine that the power ports with the pretty border that draws your attention are the more important one, because that's how proper design works. Alas, you'd be wrong - instead, "group 1" is actually the SECONDARY (or "controlled") group, and the plain looking one is the one you want to stick your main stuff into. The manual here is no help either, if you care to try and read it (it's pretty dense).

There is nothing wrong with any of this, per se, and an IT person who does this all day will not be troubled in the least. Thankfully I have that experience in my background, but this sort of menu design and user interface is very 1990s or 2000s - not 2020s.

A minor issue worth noting is that while this is a "cloud enabled" unit, it doesn't come with WiFi! it was a bit of a shocker for me. I had to then order a WiFi bridge so that I can actually connect the unit to the cloud. In a data center, where wired Ethernet is the norm, this would of course not be a problem, but in a home office? it's just another example of it being a 20 years old design.

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PME
long runtime
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase
This is my third unit like this and all 3 are working great. I like them because they have a long run time if the power goes down for a while and they use inverters to generate the 120v when it is running. They just quietly grind away in the background with no issues.

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Bobwyre
Great Company, Great Power Supply
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2024
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase
This is a great power supply. I have used this model for over 10 years, but I just ordered the new model. It is much improved and connects to the my internal network and the usb connection to the computer is a much better process using any usb connection. Great software has been improved.

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Matt J.H.
Received, well packed in perfect condition, and very helpful communication
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase
Great product and good seller

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Denis Lachance
Work as expected and better than my original old BX850M
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2024
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase

The unit was very easy to install and setup. It was purchased to replace a APC BX850M . Just had to power down the old unit. Install this new one, and power it up. Now I can enjoy my 2 PCs not having a single overload alarm. I'm an happy camper now :-)

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Ron
Works well.
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2024
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase
Handles many auxiliary monitors and laptops. Charges quickly.

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Jos
Bonne qualité
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2024
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase
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Den B
Very easy to install and setup.
Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2020
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase
The unit was very easy to install and setup. It was purchased to replace a similar product. Just had to power down the old unit. Install this new one, and power it up.

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Opéra Compagnie Logiciels Inc.
Partially satisfied. Missing functionalities.
Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2018
Size: 1500VAVerified Purchase
I'm partially satisfied about the product. It does his primary job of UPS greatly. But it was impossible to connect the UPS with the software provided with the USB cable. And the ethernet port is not for local monitoring but only to check the UPS status through the APC smartconnect website. This was not what I was looking for and from the documentation and the description is really hard to infer that limitation. I was looking an UPS with a embedded web interface and a software to be installed on the ESXi server (or Windows server at least) to shut it off when power level went critical.

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APC 1500VA Smart UPS with SmartConnect, SMT1500C Sinewave UPS Battery Backup, AVR, 120V, Line Interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply

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5.0 out of 5 stars Work as expected and better than my original old BX850M

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bonne qualité

5.0 out of 5 stars Very easy to install and setup.

4.0 out of 5 stars Partially satisfied. Missing functionalities.

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