APC Smart-UPS X 3000VA Tower/Rack LCD 200-240V

Full published specifications for the APC Smart-UPS X 3000VA Short Depth Tower/Rack LCD 200-240V (SMX3000HV). Every figure below is taken from Schneider Electric's own product documentation for this exact part number. Where Schneider's documents disagree with each other, or where a value is published for a sibling model but not for this one, we leave the row out rather than guess.

General

Output

Input

Batteries & Runtime

Schneider Electric does not publish runtime-at-load figures for this reference, so we do not quote any. Runtime depends entirely on the connected load, battery age and ambient temperature. Tell us your actual load in watts and we will size it against the official runtime curves.

Communications & Management

Physical & Environmental

Official Schneider Electric product name: APC Smart-UPS X, Line Interactive, 3kVA, Rack/tower convertible 4U, 208V-230V, 8x C13 + 2x C19 IEC, SmartSlot, Extended runtime, Short depth

What you can plug into it

The SMX3000HV provides 8× C13 and 2× C19, plus 2 IEC jumper cords. Every powered outlet on this unit is battery-backed — there are no surge-only sockets, so anything you connect gets both conditioning and ride-through. The IEC jumper cords are short C13-to-C14 leads for cabling neighbouring rack equipment tidily; they are not additional outlets. Servers, storage shelves and switches with C14 inlets connect directly with a C13-to-C14 cord, and the C19 outlets take higher-current C20-inlet loads such as blade chassis or large storage arrays.

Rack fit and depth

This is a 4U short-depth rack/tower convertible unit, 48.3 cm deep. At 48.3 cm this is the genuinely short-depth build — it will go into a shallow comms cabinet or a wall-mount enclosure that a full-depth UPS will not clear, at the cost of occupying 4U instead of 2U. If your rack U budget matters more than depth, look at the 2U Smart-UPS X models instead; if your cabinet is shallow, this is the one. Rack hardware included in the box: rack mounting brackets. These are fixing brackets, not sliding four-post rails — the unit is supported at the front and needs shelf or rear support in a deep cabinet. The unit converts to a floor-standing tower using the supplied feet where a rack is not available.

Input supply and Singapore mains

Input is via IEC 320 C20 inlet, and the unit accepts 140–280 V at 50/60 Hz auto-sensing — comfortably wide for Singapore's nominal 230 V / 50 Hz supply and for the sags that come with afternoon storm switching on the PUB network. At this rating the unit should be fed from its own suitably rated circuit; do not share a 13 A general-purpose socket with other equipment. Confirm the supplied cord type when you order — Schneider ships this reference with several regional cord options and we will supply the correct one for Singapore.

Batteries and runtime

The internal battery is a maintenance-free sealed lead-acid (VRLA) pack, replaced as a single cartridge: APCRBC143, which we stock — see APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #143. Typical recharge time is three hours. In Singapore's year-round heat and humidity, ambient temperature is the single biggest factor in how long a VRLA pack lasts, so keep the unit in the conditioned part of the room and plan a cartridge replacement roughly every three to five years.

Extended runtime is supported — it is part of the official Schneider product name for this reference — but the pack part number is stated in only one source we could verify. The 4U Smart-UPS X chassis normally takes the SMX120BP pack, as documented for the SMX2200HV. Ask us to confirm with the distributor before ordering packs against this SKU.

Schneider Electric does not publish runtime-at-load figures for this reference, so we do not quote any. Runtime depends entirely on the connected load, battery age and ambient temperature. Tell us your actual load in watts and we will size it against the official runtime curves.

Network management and monitoring

This build ships with one free SmartSlot and no card fitted. Add an APC Network Management Card when you want Web, SNMP and CLI monitoring, scheduled self-tests and email or SNMP-trap alerting: AP9640 Network Management Card 3, or AP9641 Network Management Card 3 with Environmental Monitoring if you also want to watch rack temperature and humidity via an AP9335TH Temperature & Humidity Sensor. If you would rather have the card pre-installed and configured, the matching NC build of this model is listed in the ordering table below.

Locally attached shutdown uses the supplied USB or RS-232 signalling cable. Check the current PowerChute compatibility matrix for your operating system or hypervisor before you rely on scripted shutdown — Schneider's documentation for this reference lists the bundled media without naming a software version, so we do not claim one. This is a Smart-UPS X unit and does not include APC SmartConnect cloud monitoring; SmartConnect is a feature of the newer Smart-UPS "C" references.

In the box

• CD with software
• Documentation CD
• Rack mounting brackets
• Smart-UPS signalling RS-232 cable
• User manual
• USB cable
• APC Smart-UPS X 3000VA Short Depth Tower/Rack LCD 200-240V (SMX3000HV)

APC Smart-UPS X range at SourceIT

Models ending NC ship with an APC network management card already fitted; the others leave the SmartSlot free. The 4U references are the short-depth chassis (48.3 cm); the 2U references are 66.7 cm deep. Outlet counts differ between the two chassis — the 4U builds carry two C19 outlets, the 2U builds carry one.

Replacement battery cartridge

Cartridge part numbers are not interchangeable across the Smart-UPS X range: the 4U 2200/3000 VA builds take APCRBC143, the 2U 2200/3000 VA builds take APCRBC117, the 1500 VA builds take APCRBC115 and the 750/1000 VA builds take APCRBC116. Order against the SKU, not the VA rating.

External battery packs

Extended runtime is supported — it is part of the official Schneider product name for this reference — but the pack part number is stated in only one source we could verify. The 4U Smart-UPS X chassis normally takes the SMX120BP pack, as documented for the SMX2200HV. Ask us to confirm with the distributor before ordering packs against this SKU.

Network management and monitoring accessories

The SMX3000HV has one free SmartSlot, so exactly one of the cards above can be fitted.

Rack rails, brackets and tower feet for this model are supplied in the box as listed above and do not need to be ordered separately.

Official Schneider Electric documentation for the APC SMX3000HV. Every link below was checked and resolved at the time this page was published.

• Schneider Electric product page — SMX3000HV
• APC Smart-UPS X Product Data Sheet (PDF) — SMX3000HV
• APC Product Data Sheet mirror (PDF) — SMX3000HV
• Schneider Electric FAQ FA156518 — Smart-UPS warranty policy

Schneider's own download-pdf links on se.com are blocked to automated checking, so we do not publish them; the data sheet PDFs above are the same Schneider documents carried on distributor document servers, and we verified the part number printed inside each one. If you need the document straight from Schneider, open the product page linked above and use its Documents tab. Ask us if you need a stamped copy of any certificate for a tender submission.

What is the difference between the 3000 VA and 2700 W ratings, and how do I size the SMX3000HV for my load?

VA is the apparent power the UPS can deliver and W is the real power. Modern IT equipment is close to unity power factor, so in practice the 2700 W figure is the one that limits you. Add up the nameplate or measured draw of everything you intend to connect, then leave headroom — we usually recommend loading a UPS to no more than 70–80% of its watt rating so it has capacity for growth and so the battery is not working at its worst-case discharge rate. For the SMX3000HV that means planning for roughly 2025 W of steady load. Send us your equipment list and we will size it properly.

How long will the SMX3000HV run on battery?

Schneider Electric does not publish runtime-at-load tables for this reference, and we will not invent figures for it. Runtime depends on how heavily the unit is loaded, how old the battery is and how warm the room is — a UPS at 30% load runs many times longer than the same unit at 90%. Tell us your actual load in watts and the ride-through you need, and we will size it against Schneider's official runtime curves before you commit.

What is the difference between the SMX3000HV and the "NC" version?

The NC references are the same UPS hardware with an APC network management card factory-fitted, plus a temperature probe, so they arrive ready to monitor over the LAN. The SMX3000HV leaves its single SmartSlot free, which costs less up front and lets you choose the card — but you supply and fit it. If you already standardise on a card generation across your estate, buying the non-NC unit and fitting your own card is usually the better call.

Does the SMX3000HV produce a true sine wave, and will it work with an active-PFC power supply?

Yes — Schneider's data sheet for this exact model states sine wave output, not a step-approximated or simulated waveform. That matters: active power-factor-corrected server and workstation PSUs, which is nearly everything sold in the last decade, can misbehave or shut down on a stepped waveform when the UPS transfers to battery. A genuine sine wave output like this one is the safe choice for servers, NAS units, network gear and anything with an active-PFC supply. Note this is a line-interactive UPS, not a double-conversion online unit — it transfers to inverter on a mains failure rather than running the load through the inverter continuously. For loads that cannot tolerate any transfer at all, look at the APC Smart-UPS On-Line SRT range we also carry.

Which replacement battery can I fit to the SMX3000HV, and can I change it myself?

The correct cartridge is APCRBC143 — see APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #143. It is a user-replaceable cartridge, so you do not need a service visit to change it. Schneider's documentation for this reference does not state that the cartridge can be exchanged with the load still running, so plan a short maintenance window rather than assuming otherwise. Do not substitute a cartridge from a neighbouring model: within the Smart-UPS X range the cartridge differs by chassis, not by VA rating, and fitting the wrong one is a common and expensive ordering mistake.

How much rack space does the SMX3000HV need, and are rails included?

It occupies 4U and is 48.3 cm deep. Rack hardware supplied in the box: rack mounting brackets. The 4U short-depth chassis is the right answer for a shallow comms cabinet; the 2200 VA and 3000 VA 2U references in this range are 66.7 cm deep and need a full-depth rack. It also converts to a tower using the supplied feet. Remember to budget for the weight as well as the U height: this unit is 38.64 kg, so mount it at the bottom of the rack.

How does the SMX3000HV compare with the SMX3000RMHV2U in your catalogue?

The SMX3000RMHV2U (APC Smart-UPS X 3000VA Rack/Tower LCD 200-240V) is the same 3000 VA capacity in a different chassis: 2U at 66.7 cm deep with 8× C13 and 1× C19, plus 2 IEC jumper cords, against this unit's 4U at 48.3 cm with 8× C13 and 2× C19, plus 2 IEC jumper cords. Choose on the shape of your cabinet and your outlet mix, not on the electrical rating — they are electrically equivalent. Note they take different replacement battery cartridges (APCRBC117 against APCRBC143).

Is the SMX3000HV covered by a Singapore warranty?

Yes. Every APC SMX3000HV sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore warranty and a GST invoice; APC backs the SMX3000HV with a manufacturer warranty of three years repair or replace on the unit (excluding the battery) and two years on the battery. Schneider Electric publishes this term globally for the Smart-UPS range with no separate European or rest-of-world figure. Register the unit with Schneider after purchase, and keep your invoice — the warranty period runs from the original date of purchase.