APC by Schneider Electric SUA5KRMT5UX145 5000VA 208V Rackmount/Tower UPS
Overview
The APC Smart-UPS SUA5KRMT5UX145 is a 5000VA (4000W) uninterruptible power supply running on 208V input — built for server rooms, network closets, and surveillance infrastructure where a single power event can mean lost footage, dropped connections, or corrupted data. This unit ships with a 12-foot power cord and supports both rackmount and tower installation, giving you flexibility whether you're fitting it into an existing rack or standing it up in a wiring room. If you're specifying APC by Schneider Electric power solutions for a multi-camera or multi-server environment, this is the SKU to evaluate at the 5kVA tier.
Key Features
- 5000VA / 4000W Output: At a 0.80 power factor, 4000W of real power handles high-draw 208V loads — think multiple rack servers, PoE switches, or a dense NVR stack — without throttling under load.
- 208V Input/Output: Designed specifically for 208V infrastructure common in data centers and commercial electrical panels. If your rack PDU or server draws 208V, this eliminates the need for step-down transformers and the efficiency losses they introduce.
- Rackmount and Tower Form Factor: Installs in a standard equipment rack or stands upright as a tower — useful when you're deploying into an existing rack that's already near capacity and need to relocate the UPS to floor space nearby.
- 12-Foot Power Cord: The extended cord gives you real routing flexibility in rack environments where the PDU isn't directly adjacent to the UPS output. Shorter cords frequently force awkward cable runs or require extension hardware.
- Smart-UPS Platform: The Smart-UPS line from APC UPS and power management provides runtime management, load monitoring, and network card slot support — you can integrate this into your DCIM or network management platform for remote monitoring and graceful shutdown scripting.
- Commercial-Grade Runtime Buffer: At 4000W, this UPS gives critical loads — NVRs, access control servers, network switches — enough runtime to outlast short outages or complete a controlled shutdown sequence during extended ones, depending on your actual load.
Integration and Compatibility
The SUA5KRMT5UX145 is compatible with APC's PowerChute network shutdown software and supports an optional network management card for SNMP/web-based monitoring — relevant if you're managing power remotely across multiple sites. The 208V output aligns with standard commercial server and network equipment; verify your connected load's input voltage rating before deploying. For network switch and PoE infrastructure installations drawing 208V, this UPS fits directly into the protection stack without voltage conversion. Review your PoE and network power planning to size runtime accurately against your actual watt draw — VA ratings assume a power factor that may differ from your specific load mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the real power output of the SUA5KRMT5UX145?
A: The SUA5KRMT5UX145 delivers 4000 watts of real power at a 0.80 power factor from its 5000VA rating.
Q: Can this UPS be rack-mounted?
A: Yes. The SUA5KRMT5UX145 supports both rackmount and tower installation, giving flexibility for rack or floor deployment.
Q: What voltage does the SUA5KRMT5UX145 require?
A: It operates on 208V input, which is standard in commercial data centers and facilities with three-phase electrical service.
Q: How long is the included power cord?
A: The SUA5KRMT5UX145 ships with a 12-foot power cord, providing extra routing flexibility in rack environments.
Q: Does this UPS support remote monitoring?
A: The Smart-UPS platform supports an optional network management card for SNMP and web-based monitoring, and is compatible with APC PowerChute network shutdown software. The network card is not included and must be purchased separately.
The SUA5KRMT5UX145 is the unit I'd reach for when protecting a dense 208V rack environment — specifically because the 4000W real-power ceiling at 5000VA gives you honest headroom for mixed server and network loads without the oversizing games you sometimes need to play with lower-tier UPS models at this voltage.
Technical Highlights:
- 5000VA / 4000W at 208V: Real-power rating matters more than VA on modern switching power supplies — 4000W covers a realistic multi-server rack without padding in units that will never be needed.
- Rackmount/Tower Flexibility: The dual form factor is genuinely useful mid-deployment when rack U-space runs short and you need to move the UPS to the floor without buying a different SKU.
- 12-Foot Cord: In dense rack rows where PDUs land at the bottom and the UPS sits mid-rack, a 12-foot cord eliminates the need for extension hardware that can introduce ground loop or connector reliability issues.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm your facility panel and PDU are wired for 208V before deploying — this unit is not dual-voltage and will not operate correctly on 120V circuits.
- The network management card for SNMP monitoring is an optional add-on; if remote shutdown or DCIM integration is a requirement, budget and order it alongside the UPS.
This unit is best positioned in commercial surveillance and IT infrastructure deployments — security operations centers, campus network closets, or mid-size data rooms — where 208V is the standard and a power event means lost recording continuity or dropped access control services.
