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Overview
The APC SCL500RM1UC is a compact 500VA/400W lithium-ion powered Smart-UPS engineered for short-depth rackmount installations. With a 1U form factor, extended 8–10 year battery design life, and integrated SmartConnect Ethernet port, it provides reliable backup and remote monitoring for critical IT, server, and network applications. Its high efficiency, low maintenance design, and intelligent line-interactive topology make it an ideal choice for edge computing and distributed IT environments.
Key Features & Benefits
- 500VA / 400W Capacity: Delivers reliable power for essential IT and network devices.
- Lithium-Ion Battery: 8–10 year design life reduces replacement cycles and lowers TCO.
- 1U Short Depth Rackmount: Space-saving design for edge deployments and shallow racks.
- SmartConnect Port: Enables cloud-based monitoring with APC SmartConnect software.
- Pure Sine Wave Output: Ensures compatibility with sensitive IT equipment and active PFC power supplies.
- High Efficiency: 92% efficiency reduces energy consumption and heat output.
- Easy Maintenance: User-replaceable batteries simplify service and extend uptime.
Technical Deep Dive
At its core, the SCL500RM1UC leverages lithium-ion battery technology to deliver long-lasting, predictable performance. Compared to traditional VRLA batteries, lithium-ion provides a longer service life of 8–10 years and requires fewer replacements, reducing overall maintenance costs. The battery also supports faster recharge times, ensuring readiness after extended outages.
The UPS features line-interactive topology with a rapid 6–10 ms transfer time. Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) stabilizes voltage fluctuations without depleting the battery, safeguarding connected devices against sags, surges, and spikes. Its harmonic distortion is kept under 5%, ensuring clean sine wave output compatible with sensitive IT and network hardware.
With SmartConnect Ethernet built-in, IT administrators can leverage cloud-enabled monitoring for proactive management and status visibility. The unit also includes LED status indicators and audible alarms for at-a-glance monitoring on-site. Its short-depth 1U rackmount design makes it especially suitable for edge computing, micro data centers, and network closets where space is limited.
Ideal Applications
- Edge computing environments and micro data centers
- Short-depth rack installations and branch offices
- Servers, storage, and networking devices requiring reliable backup
- Healthcare, retail, and education IT systems with limited rack space
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How is the SCL500RM1UC installed?
A: It is a 1U short-depth rackmount unit and comes with support rails for easy installation in shallow or standard racks.
Q2: What performance can I expect?
A: The UPS provides 500VA/400W of backup power with pure sine wave output. Runtime varies by load; see APC runtime charts for detailed values. Actual runtime depends on battery age, charge level, and connected load.
Q3: How can the UPS be managed?
A: It includes a SmartConnect Ethernet port for cloud-based monitoring, plus LED indicators and alarms for on-site management. SmartConnect software provides remote visibility and control.
