Power cuts can shut down your server, lose your work and cost you money. The APC Smart UPS C 1500VA Rackmount 2U Line Interactive 230V Sine Wave LCD keeps your equipment running when the grid fails. It gives you clean, sine-wave power and alerts you before a battery runs out, so you can shut down safely. If you run a small office, a lab, or a home studio, this UPS stops unexpected downtime in its tracks.
APC Smart UPS C 1500VA Rackmount 2U Line Interactive 230V Sine Wave LCD
Sudden loss of power is the biggest risk for any IT device. When a surge or blackout hits, data can corrupt and hardware can overheat. This problem matters because every minute of downtime hurts productivity and revenue. The APC UPS detects the fault instantly, switches to its battery, and supplies a stable sine wave that protects sensitive electronics. With built-in monitoring, you can see the status on the LCD or from any web browser, giving you control before a problem becomes critical.
Usages of APC
The unit fits into a standard 2U rack, making it perfect for server rooms, network closets, and colocation cabinets. It powers small business servers, storage arrays, and network switches. Home office users can protect their workstations and NAS devices. It also works well in medical labs or education labs where equipment must stay online during brief outages.
Benefits
- Stops data loss by giving you time to save and shut down safely.
- Protects against voltage spikes, lightning surges and brownouts.
- Remote monitoring lets you see battery health from any computer.
- Easy rack mounting saves space and keeps cables organized.
- Hot-swap battery cartridge extends service life without power loss.
Key Features
- 1500 VA / 900 W line-interactive capacity.
- Pure sine wave output for sensitive equipment.
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) stabilizes input fluctuations.
- LCD display shows load, runtime and battery status.
- SmartConnect Ethernet port for cloud-based remote monitoring.
- USB port for PowerChute software and automatic shutdown.
- Four C13 outlets and one C14 input for easy plug-in.
- Hot-swap, user-replaceable battery cartridge (APCRBC132).
- 46 dB low noise operation suitable for office environments.
- Six-year battery life with quick 3-hour recharge.
Specifications
| Features |
| Temperature voltage compensation |
Yes |
| Auto-restart |
Yes |
| Audible alarm modes |
Alarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarm |
| Audible alarm(s) |
Yes |
| Web-based management |
Yes |
| Noise level |
46 dB |
| Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
5% |
| Surge energy rating |
459 J |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) |
Yes |
| Output frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| Output operation voltage (max) |
240 V |
| Output operation voltage (min) |
220 V |
| Input frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| Input operation voltage (max) |
300 V |
| Input operation voltage (min) |
170 V |
| Waveform |
Sine |
| Output power |
900 W |
| Output power capacity |
1.5 kVA |
| UPS topology |
Line-Interactive |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Serial interface type |
RJ-45 |
| Serial interface |
Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
1 |
| USB port |
Yes |
| AC outlets quantity |
4 AC outlet(s) |
| Power plug |
C14 coupler |
| AC outlet types |
C13 coupler |
| Battery |
| Cold start |
Yes |
| Automatic battery test |
Yes |
| Hot-swap battery |
Yes |
| Battery recharge time |
3 h |
| Battery life (max) |
6 year(s) |
| Battery technology |
Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA) |
| Design |
| LED indicators |
Yes |
| Display type |
LCD |
| Rack capacity |
2U |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Form factor |
Rackmount |
| Operational conditions |
| Non-operating altitude |
0 - 15000 m |
| Operating altitude |
0 - 3000 m |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
0 - 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
0 - 95% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-15 - 45 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Certificates |
| Certification |
C-tick, CE, CSA, GOST, UL 1778, VDE |
| Packaging content |
| Quick installation guide |
Yes |
| Cables included |
USB cable |
| Rack mount kit |
Yes |
| Sustainability |
| Sustainability certificates |
Green Premium |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
28.6 kg |
| Height |
86 mm |
| Depth |
477 mm |
| Width |
432 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
31.9 kg |
| Package height |
251 mm |
| Package depth |
603 mm |
| Package width |
594 mm |
| Resource CD |
Yes |
| Software CD |
Yes |
| Other features |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
