[shortdesc] 500VA / 400W Capacity, Lithium-Ion Battery, 1U Short Depth Rackmount, 4 NEMA 5-15R Outlets, Pre-Installed Network Management Card [/shortdesc] [properties] Brand APC Model SCL500RM1UNC Product Type Smart-UPS Lithium-ion Short Depth Rackmount Form Factor Rackmount 1U Color Black with silver front bezel Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.73 x 17.01 x 9.13 in (4.4 x 43.2 x 23.2 cm) Weight 9.30 lb (4.22 kg) Mounting Type Rack-mounted [/properties] [specifications] Input Voltage 120 V Input Frequency 50/60 Hz ±3 Hz auto-sensing Plug Type NEMA 5-15P Output Voltage 120 V Power Capacity 500 VA / 400 W Output Connections 4 x NEMA 5-15R Topology Line Interactive Waveform Sine wave Transfer Time 6 ms typical, 10 ms maximum Battery Type Lithium-Ion Recharge Time Not specified Battery Design Life 8–10 years Surge Protection 680 J Operating Temperature 0…40°C Operating Humidity 0…95% non-condensing Warranty 5 years repair or replace [/specifications] [accesories] CD with Software Included in the box Documentation CD Included in the box Installation Guide Included in the box Rack Mounting Support Rails Included in the box USB Cable Included in the box [/accesories] Overview The APC Smart-UPS SCL500RM1UNC delivers 500VA / 400W of reliable backup power in a compact 1U short-depth rackmount form factor. Designed with advanced lithium-ion battery technology, it provides longer service life, faster recharge times, and lighter weight compared to traditional UPS systems. Featuring line-interactive topology, pure sine wave output, and a pre-installed Network Management Card 3, this UPS ensures high availability and simplified management for distributed IT and edge environments. Key Features & Benefits Lithium-Ion Battery: 8–10 year design life with reduced maintenance and longer replacement cycles. 1U Short Depth Rackmount: Space-efficient design ideal for edge computing and shallow racks. Pure Sine Wave Output: Delivers stable, high-quality power for sensitive IT and network hardware. Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR): Corrects voltage fluctuations without switching to battery power. Pre-Installed NMC: Integrated Network Management Card 3 with remote access and environmental monitoring. 4 NEMA 5-15R Outlets: Provides regulated power for multiple connected devices. High Efficiency: Energy-efficient design with up to 92% efficiency at full load. Technical Deep Dive The SCL500RM1UNC leverages line-interactive topology with AVR to stabilize input voltage, protecting connected loads from common utility fluctuations. By correcting sags and surges without draining the battery, it extends battery life and maximizes uptime. Equipped with a lithium-ion battery system, this UPS achieves up to 10 years of design life—double the longevity of typical lead-acid batteries. This extended lifecycle, coupled with faster recharge times, ensures consistent readiness while lowering overall total cost of ownership. The pre-installed Network Management Card 3 enables advanced monitoring and control via web interface, SNMP, or integration with data center infrastructure management systems. Combined with its compact 1U rackmount short depth design, this UPS is ideal for edge computing, retail, healthcare, and branch office deployments where space and reliability are critical. Ideal Applications Edge computing and micro data centers Branch offices and retail IT racks Networking hardware and security appliances Healthcare and finance environments requiring compact UPS solutions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1: How is the SCL500RM1UNC installed?A: It is a 1U short-depth rackmount UPS that ships with rails, installation guide, and necessary hardware for quick integration into standard or shallow-depth racks. Q2: What performance can I expect?A: This UPS delivers 500VA / 400W with sine wave output. Runtime depends on load; consult the APC runtime chart for precise values. Actual performance varies with environment, battery age, and connected devices. Q3: How can the UPS be managed?A: The SCL500RM1UNC includes a pre-installed Network Management Card 3 for secure remote access, monitoring, and control. It also supports local monitoring via LED status indicators.
