UPS APC Smart-UPS SMT3000IC

The APC Smart-UPS SMT3000IC is a 3 kVA line-interactive tower UPS designed to keep IT equipment online during power disruptions. It supplies immediate emergency power to connected devices, provides pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics, and includes multiple output outlets (8x IEC 320 C13 and 1x IEC 320 C19) plus 2x IEC jumper cables. The unit supports cloud-based remote monitoring and management via the SmartConnect Ethernet port and can integrate with EcoStruxure IT or third-party centralized platforms. The UPS protects against surges, lightning-induced peaks, sags and brownouts, and features an internal user-replaceable lead-acid battery (RBC55) and a SmartSlot for an optional Network Management Card for advanced remote control and graceful shutdowns.

Advantages

The SMT3000IC automatically supplies emergency power the moment mains power fails, preventing unexpected shutdowns of servers, PCs or network equipment. Remote monitoring is available out of the box through SmartConnect with an initial free trial, and can be extended via paid licenses. The UPS supports controlled automatic shutdowns using free PowerChute software and can send network-based shutdown commands when equipped with the APC Network Management Card. User-replaceable battery cartridges allow safe on-site replacement without powering down the UPS or connected equipment. Switched Outlet Groups enable phased start-up and remote reboot of outlet groups to reduce peak loads and manage power sequencing.

Key specifications

• Power rating: 3 kVA (line-interactive tower)
• Output waveform: Pure sine wave
• Input connector: IEC 320 C20 (and included BS1363A and Schuko CEE 7/EU1-16P input cables)
• Output outlets: 8x IEC 320 C13, 1x IEC 320 C19
• Jumper cables: 2x IEC
• Battery: Built-in lead-acid battery, user-replaceable cartridge (RBC55)
• Warranty: 2 years factory warranty for the UPS, battery cartridge 2 years; extended warranty options available via APC service pack
• Remote management: SmartConnect Ethernet port, APC SmartConnect cloud portal, EcoStruxure IT compatibility; optional APC Network Management Card (AP9640/AP9641)
• Software: APC PowerChute (Serial Edition and Network Shutdown with Network Management Card)

How to use

Connect the UPS input to mains using the supplied input cable appropriate for your region and plug your equipment into the IEC outlets. Use the LCD and front buttons to view status and basic settings. For automatic controlled shutdown of a local server, connect one server to the UPS via USB and install the free PowerChute Serial Edition software to configure shutdown thresholds. To enable remote monitoring, connect the SmartConnect Ethernet port to your network and register the UPS in the APC SmartConnect cloud portal or EcoStruxure IT. If you require network-based shutdowns for multiple physical or virtual servers, install the optional APC Network Management Card and configure PowerChute Network Shutdown according to your environment.

Recommendations

For continuous protection and optimized lifecycle management, replace the battery cartridge (RBC55) per APC maintenance guidelines and consider extending the warranty with the APC service pack. Use Switched Outlet Groups to sequence equipment startup and reduce inrush currents; enable SmartConnect Advanced or integrate with EcoStruxure IT Expert for remote reboot and phased startup capabilities.