APC 1500VA Smart UPS with SmartConnect, SMT1500C Sinewave UPS Battery Backup, AVR, 120V, Line Interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply

I purchased this unit to protect a 2019 Mac Pro, which benefits from the pure sine wave output as opposed to the simulated sine wave on other models, which may eventually cause issues with the power supply. This unit is very heavy, weighing almost 60 lbs. It was hard to maneuver into a media cabinet, but otherwise, set up was a cinch. I just plugged in all of my peripherals, connected the UPS to the network via ethernet, and plugged in the USB-A cable from my Mac to the UPS. After turning the unit on and setting up the UPS via a simple wizard that asks basic questions on the LCD screen, everything powered up and my Mac automatically recognized the UPS without any additional software. I was able to configure the UPS shutdown parameters via System Preferences > Energy Saver > UPS.- FYI, the batteries were about 87% charged when the unit arrived, but they are now up to 99%.- There is an off putting chemical smell when you first remove and use the UPS, but it dispersed after a couple of days.- Operation is silent. I haven’t heard any fan noises or beeps from this unit so far.- FYI, the 2019 Mac Pro connected to this unit has 16 cores and an AMD Vega II graphics card, but even at full load, it uses about 50% of this UPS’s capacity. There is also a Caldigit TB3 dock and LG Ultrawide display attached.So far, I am happy with this UPS, but I’m not looking forward to carrying this heavy unit out of the cabinet in 3-4 years to replace the batteries.

APC is the name for server UPSs. They offer a large line of UPSs in a variety of capacities. The Network cards are functional and have available software for most implementations.

This ups backup is huge. Way underestimated the size from the photos but that size comes with all the power you need. I use it to run commercial SLS 3d printers. Handles them perfectly and runs them for a few hours during a power outage. These machines are VERY picky with the wavelength they like to take and I was having issues with my prints failing due to interference. This ups cleans those waves right up and have not had an issue since. Only problem I had was during setup it wouldn’t output power until I few it internet for registration. After that didnt need to be connected constantly.

5/5 RatingProsCan handle large loads of powerEasy to connect and registerLCD Digital Display8 plug outletsTakes up small spaceConsHEAVY!!!The outlet plugs on the back are very close together, it's tough to use all the plug outletsPriceyI operate a small business as well as do tons of research with my custom built computer. I have dual 32 inch monitors that takes up a lot of power. I am quite sure I draw more power than most. My previous UPS back up battery served me well until I got the monitors, now 3 times a month I get an overload on my UPS and the noise won't go off until I unplug all outlets. It's grown to be a pain.Until this arrived.First impression - It's HEAVY!! Once you get it out the box you see it has a small form factor which is good. It can lay under the desk or to the side. I like that it has 8 outlets but they are so close together you can't plug anything that has a large plug without taking up two spots.I plugged everything I had in my 10 yr old UPS and the load is only at 25% on this. I love it. It was easy to register, I haven't used much of the advanced features but I will slowly get into it. So far so good. I'm very impressed with the quality and ease of use. I will update my review after using for awhile.

PC Nation did a good job with post-sales communications and the APC UPS delivered was as advertised. PC Nation did not disclose limitations to their free shipping on the Amazon product page though. The UPS delivered had a134 pound shipping weight, was delivered by an 18 wheel truck, and PC Nation required the purchaser to unload the 134 pound UPS from the back of the 18 wheel truck. They did identify this issue in their post sales communications. The shipper happened to be Estes and their communications for delivery were excellent. The driver was also nice enough to lower the UPS to the ground using a hydraulic lift on the truck. This was a pleasant surprise. If you are ordering something with a shipping weight of 50 pounds or more, you may want to coordinate with PC Nation to identify undocumented conditions associated with their free shipping.

This unit is reliable. I have had a server running just under its 1500W threshold. Power has gone out a number of times, as demonstrated by all the blinking appliance clocks. The computer I left running attached to this UPS did not miss a beat.

I've purchased many of these APC UPSs - yes, overkill for simple office desktops but worth it for the extra saftey they are supposed to provide.I will never purchase this product again. 3 of the last 3 I've purchased have failed (catastrophically, no less). One failed last night - without any issue with utility power. Pow, and just like that a P. 06 error. The APC UPS failure also destroyed one of my hard drives. Thankfully, it was in a RAID configuration, so no data loss. But between the UPS and the hard drive, this failure cost me over $1,300 USD. Add in the other 2 failed APC UPSs and the total I've lost is now over $2,600 USD.Shame on APC!Never buying this product again. Maybe 10+ years ago they were reliable, but not the recent ones I've purchased over the last 2-4 years.Let me know if you have any recommendations for equivalent - but reliable - products!@Amazon: please add a zero-star option - this product does not deserve even one star

Powerful with long runtime!