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APC Announces Smart-UPS 1000 and 1500 UPSs

September 18, 2001 by Jeff Shepard

American Power Conversion (APC, West Kingston, RI) announced the new Smart-UPS 1000 and 1500 tower uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units. These new units feature eight outlets and offer full power management support through APC’s PowerChute software.

Connectivity for management is now available through USB or serial port connections. In addition, reliability is enhanced with a new temperature compensated battery charger that continually adjusts for optimum performance, and an extended range automatic voltage regulation (AVR) boost and AVR trim design that delivers computer grade power during deep brownouts or over-voltage conditions without using battery power.

APC's Smart-UPS 1000 and 1500 devices offer a management-customization slot, providing increased UPS management flexibility. By utilizing APC’s selection of accessories, network managers can simply monitor, manage, and protect servers and related network equipment from costly downtime. Compatible with industry-recognized standards-based protocols, the APC devices can be easily managed via web browsers, in addition to industry-leading management platforms.

The Smart-UPS 1000 and 1500 tower models are available in both 120V and 230V versions, and will be shipping in North American and Latin America in October 2001 and in most other countries worldwide by the end of third-quarter 2001. Estimated resale prices are $569 for the Smart-UPS 1000, and $729 for the Smart-UPS 1500.