Imagine a sudden power cut that shuts down your router, your POS system, and your sales data in seconds. The APC Smart-UPS SC 450VA 230V Rack/Tower Line-Interactive 0.45 kVA 280W is built to stop that from happening. It is a compact UPS that gives clean, sine-wave power to keep networking gear and point-of-sale devices running when the grid fails. If you have ever lost a transaction or a customer call because of an outage, this unit is the safety net you need.
APC Smart-UPS SC 450VA 230V Rack/Tower Line-Interactive 0.45 kVA 280W
Small businesses often face unstable electricity that can corrupt data or damage equipment. That problem matters because every minute of downtime can cost money and reputation. The SC 450VA UPS solves the issue by delivering pure sine-wave power, automatic voltage regulation, and hot-swap batteries. It fits in a 1U rack or can sit on a shelf, giving you flexible placement while protecting up to four devices at once.
Benefits
- Keeps your network router online, so customers stay connected.
- Protects POS terminals from sudden loss, preventing sales errors.
- Hot-swap battery lets you replace power cells without shutting down.
- Quiet 38 dB operation stays out of the office noise.
- Auto-restart feature brings equipment back on after power returns.
Usages
The UPS is ideal for a small office router, a wireless access point, a desktop computer, or a cash register. It works well in retail stores where POS devices need constant power, in small data rooms protecting switches and firewalls, and in home offices that run a printer and a NAS. Because it can be mounted in a rack or used as a tower, you can place it wherever space is limited.
Key Features
- Line-interactive topology with Automatic Voltage Regulation.
- Pure sine-wave output for sensitive electronics.
- 4 IEC C13 outlets and 2 IEC jumpers for flexible connections.
- Hot-swap, sealed-lead-acid battery with 5-hour recharge time.
- 38 dB low noise level for quiet environments.
- 320 J surge energy rating protects against spikes.
- RS-232 serial port for easy monitoring.
- 1U rackmount design, also usable as a tower.
- LED indicator for battery replacement alerts.
- 2-year warranty and compliance with C-Tick, CE, VDE standards.
Specifications
| Features |
| Auto-restart |
Yes |
| Audible alarm modes |
Low battery alarm, Overload alarm |
| Audible alarm(s) |
Yes |
| Surge protection features |
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Fax, Modem, Network |
| Surge protection |
Yes |
| Noise level |
38 dB |
| Hold time (max) |
8 ms |
| Hold time (min) |
4 ms |
| Surge energy rating |
320 J |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) |
Yes |
| Input frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| Input operation voltage (max) |
302 V |
| Input operation voltage (min) |
151 V |
| Waveform |
Sine |
| Output power |
280 W |
| Output power capacity |
0.45 kVA |
| UPS topology |
Line-Interactive |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
0 |
| Serial ports quantity |
1 |
| Serial interface type |
RS-232 |
| Serial interface |
Yes |
| Number of output IEC jumpers |
2 |
| AC outlets quantity |
4 AC outlet(s) |
| Power plug |
C14 coupler |
| AC outlet types |
C13 coupler |
| Battery |
| Battery capacity |
108 VAh |
| Automatic battery test |
Yes |
| Hot-swap battery |
Yes |
| Battery recharge time |
5 h |
| Battery life (max) |
5 year(s) |
| Typical backup time at half load |
19.4 min |
| Typical backup time at full load |
5.9 min |
| Battery capacity |
108 VAh |
| Battery capacity |
108 VAh |
| Battery technology |
Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA) |
| Design |
| LED indicators |
Battery replacement |
| Rack capacity |
1U |
| Product colour |
Grey |
| Form factor |
Rackmount/Tower |
| 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, GOST, VDE, PEP, EOLI |
| Compliance certificates |
RoHS |
| Packaging content |
| Manual |
Yes |
| Cables included |
RS-232 |
| Rack mount kit |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
10.2 kg |
| Height |
44 mm |
| Depth |
383 mm |
| Width |
432 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
11.7 kg |
| Package height |
164 mm |
| Package depth |
589 mm |
| Package width |
476 mm |
| Software CD |
Yes |
| Other features |
| Nominal output voltage |
230 V |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
