Always stay online and prevent data loss<br>As soon as the power goes out, an APC Smart-UPS immediately provides emergency power to all connected equipment. Because an APC UPS does this automatically, you prevent unwanted failure of, for example, a PC, server or switch. With the free APC PowerChute software you can even have critical IT hardware shut down automatically and in a controlled manner when the battery of the UPS is almost empty. This way you prevent data loss, downtime and physical damage to hardware.<br><br>Safety<br>In addition, a Smart-UPS protects connected devices against peak voltage caused by lightning, among other things. This APC emergency power supply is therefore ideally suited for (small) business use.<br><br>SmartConnect<br>Out-of-box remote UPS monitoring, free for a 6-month trial period. Using the SmartConnect ethernet port, you can easily connect the Smart-UPS to your network and easily monitor it remotely via the secure APC SmartConnect cloud-based web portal*. In addition, the UPS can always be monitored via this port via EcoStruxure IT Expert (SFTWES1-DIGI).<br><br>* Extend access to SmartConnect through the following licenses:<br>1 year Standard Plan: ERWPMON1-1Y-DIGI<br>3 year Standard Plan: ERWPMON1-3Y-DIGI<br><br>1 year Advanced Plan: ERWPLUS1-1Y-DIGI<br>3 year Advanced Plan: ERWPLUS1-3Y-DIGI<br><br>PowerChute<br>By connecting the UPS to a maximum of one server via a USB cable, it can automatically provide it with a shutdown signal during a prolonged power outage and thus prevent a hard shutdown. This exact moment can be set via the free APC PowerChute Serial Edition software.<br><br>Ease of use<br>By means of physical buttons and an LCD screen make it possible to set and read the basic functionalities. Thanks to the included front post brackets for rack mounting rail, you can easily mount the UPS in a rack.<br><br>Battery life<br>You can easily read the expected battery life in the runtime graph, which you can find between the product images. You can easily see how long the UPS supplies emergency power at a certain load.<br><br>Extend the lifespan<br>The internal battery cartridge (APCRBC132) can be replaced easily, safely and independently by the user. This without having to switch off the APC SMC1500I-2UC or connected equipment. This way you can easily and cheaply extend the lifespan of the APC Smart-UPS and your equipment always remains online.<br><br>Warranty extension<br>The factory warranty of the SMC1500I-2UC is 2 years and you can upgrade to 5 years with the APC service pack (WBEXTWAR3YR-SP-03).<br><br>Green Premium<br>This label represents Schneider Electric's commitment to delivering products with best-in-class environmental performance. Green Premium promises to comply with the latest regulations, transparency on environmental effects and circular and low CO2 emission products.<br><br>Green Premium:<br>- Stands for an energy-efficient product that helps our customers achieve their CO2 reduction goals and save energy costs at the same time. The energy efficiency of this product is at least 10% higher than the market average.<br><br>- Provides insight into the environmental effects of the product, this data is available 24/7 via the digital product environmental profile, see https://checkaproduct.se.com/<br><br>- Commits minimal use of hazardous substances in and beyond compliance with laws and regulations (RoHS-/REACh)<br><br>Peace of mind that comes with full equipment compatibility and reliability of a leader<br><br>Provides pure sine wave o