APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA Tower/Rack-mountable UPS

The APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA Tower/Rack-mountable UPS delivers enterprise-grade power protection for high-demand IT environments. Built for reliability, this online double-conversion system ensures your critical equipment—servers, storage arrays, networking hardware, and virtualization infrastructure—receives clean, continuous power even during outages, brownouts, and electrical disturbances. With a flexible form factor, scalable runtime options, and intelligent management capabilities, it’s designed to safeguard data, minimize downtime, and streamline maintenance for data centers, edge locations, and remote offices alike.

• Unmatched online double-conversion power protection. This UPS uses a true online, double-conversion topology to continuously convert incoming AC power to DC and back to clean AC, delivering isolated, regulated output regardless of input fluctuations. The result is superior voltage regulation, zero transfer glitches, and a highly stable environment for servers, storage, and network gear. In practical terms, you get consistent output voltage, improved magnetics protection for sensitive components, and dramatically reduced risk of data corruption during power events.
• Flexible Tower and Rack-mount form factor for versatile deployments. The Smart-UPS RT 5000VA is engineered to fit both standalone tower setups and rack installations, offering easy in-rack mounting with optional rails. Whether you’re provisioning a data center rack or a compact office server closet, this UPS adapts to your space constraints without compromising performance. Its scalable design helps you consolidate power protection across heterogeneous environments, simplifying maintenance and reducing clutter.
• High-density protection for mission-critical equipment. Targeted at demanding workloads, the 5000VA unit delivers robust surge protection, line regulation, and battery support that keeps essential devices online through outages. This translates to fewer unexpected shutdowns, preserved application state, and smoother virtualization operations. It’s especially valuable for rack-mounted servers, storage arrays, network switches, and data-center-grade networking gear that require uninterrupted electricity to operate optimally.
• Scalable runtime with hot-swappable, replaceable batteries. When longer runtimes are needed, you can extend the UPS runtime with external battery modules. The battery system is designed for rapid hot-swapping, minimizing downtime during maintenance. This scalability is ideal for evolving IT environments—start with a core protection footprint and add runtime as your workloads grow or as business continuity requirements shift, all without powering down critical systems.
• Intelligent management and remote monitoring for proactive IT operations. The APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA integrates seamlessly with local USB and serial interfaces and supports optional Network Management Card for remote monitoring and control. It works with APC PowerChute software to gracefully shut down servers, collect energy-use data, and generate alerts. For data-center-grade monitoring, it’s compatible with standard SNMP-based management tools, enabling centralized visibility across multiple UPS devices and environments. This level of insight helps IT teams optimize uptime, plan maintenance, and manage energy efficiency more effectively.

Technical Details of APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA

• Power capacity: 5000 VA / 4000 W
• Topology: Online, double-conversion
• Form factor: Tower and rack-mountable with adjustable rails
• Battery technology: Sealed lead-acid batteries with hot-swappable design
• Battery replacement: Field-replaceable batteries; external battery modules available for extended runtimes
• Input/output: Advanced input/output protection with multiple outlets suitable for IT equipment
• Management interfaces: USB and Serial ports; optional Network Management Card for remote monitoring
• Monitoring software: Compatible with APC PowerChute and standard SNMP-based management tools
• Protection features: Automatic voltage regulation, surge suppression, short-circuit protection, and audible/visual alarms
• Operating environment: Designed for data centers, server rooms, and edge deployments with robust thermal management
• Efficiency: Optimized performance under high-load conditions with consistent, clean power delivery
• Warranty and service: Standard warranty with options for proactive service plans (consult local distributor)

How to install APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA

• Choose a stable installation location that can support the weight of the UPS when fully loaded, considering airflow, accessibility for maintenance, and proximity to protected equipment.
• Decide between a tower or rack-mount setup. If rack-mounting, attach the included rails securely to the rack and install the UPS chassis per the manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Connect the UPS to a dedicated, properly grounded AC circuit using the appropriate input power cord. Do not daisy-chain through other devices; provide adequate clearance for cooling and service access.
• Connect protected equipment to the UPS outlets and ensure that critical devices—servers, storage, and networking gear—are distributed across available outlets to balance load and minimize nuisance shutdowns.
• Attach and configure management options as needed. If using a Network Management Card, install it according to the card’s installation manual, connect to the network, and enable remote monitoring through PowerChute or SNMP-compatible tools. Run a self-test to verify battery health and output stability, and schedule regular health checks to maintain readiness.

Frequently asked questions

• What equipment is best protected by the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA? It is designed to protect a range of critical IT devices, including servers, storage systems, virtualization hosts, network switches, and edge compute gear that demand reliable power and clean output to prevent data loss and downtime.
• Can it be installed as a tower or in a rack? Yes. The unit supports both tower and rack-mount configurations, giving you deployment flexibility in data centers, server rooms, or remote office spaces.
• Can I extend runtime if I need longer outages? Yes. The UPS supports external battery modules and hot-swappable batteries, allowing you to scale runtime without interrupting operations.
• How do I monitor the UPS remotely? The system offers USB and Serial connections and can be equipped with a Network Management Card. It is compatible with APC PowerChute software and SNMP-based monitoring tools for centralized visibility and alerting.
• Is this UPS suitable for high-density environments? Absolutely. Its online double-conversion topology, robust protection features, and scalable runtime are designed for data centers or edge deployments where uptime and power quality are critical.
• What kind of maintenance is required? Routine battery health checks, self-tests, and software updates (via PowerChute or vendor tools) help sustain performance. Batteries should be inspected and replaced per the manufacturer’s guidelines to maintain runtime and protection levels.