APC Smart-ups Lithium ION 22000VA RM 120V Smartconnect Networkcard Taa-compliant - SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS

APC by Schneider Electric SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS Smart-UPS Lithium-Ion 2U Rack UPS

Overview

The SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS is APC's 2200VA lithium-ion Smart-UPS in a 2U rackmount form factor, delivering 120V protected power with an integrated SmartConnect network card included out of the box. This is a purpose-built unit for IT closets, server rooms, and network infrastructure deployments where space budgets are tight, battery longevity matters, and remote monitoring is non-negotiable. The lithium-ion chemistry is the defining difference from APC's standard lead-acid Smart-UPS line — it directly affects how long the unit lasts in service, how much it weighs per rack unit, and what your total cost of ownership looks like over a five-to-seven year deployment horizon. TAA compliance makes it a viable procurement option for federal, state, and local government contracts, defense contractors, and any environment subject to Trade Agreements Act requirements. Explore the full APC by Schneider Electric UPS and power protection line for the broader product family context.

Key Features

• 2200VA Lithium-Ion Battery: Lithium-ion chemistry delivers roughly twice the cycle life of comparable VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid) batteries — meaning fewer battery replacement events over the unit's service life. In a 2U rack slot that's difficult to access, fewer swaps matter operationally. Li-Ion also charges faster after a discharge event, reducing the window during which your load is running on diminished reserve. Browse uninterruptible power supplies for context on UPS sizing across the catalog.
• 2U Rackmount Form Factor: Two rack units is a meaningful footprint. A 2200VA UPS in 2U means higher power density than the older tower-conversion designs, which is relevant when you're protecting a stack of network switches, a mid-range server, or a small NVR array and can't afford to give up 3U or 4U to the UPS. The rack form factor also simplifies cable management relative to tower conversions with bolt-on rail kits.
• 120V Input/Output: Matched to North American single-phase infrastructure — no step-down transformer or special circuit required. Confirm your facility's panel is wired for the appropriate amperage before racking; at 2200VA, you're looking at roughly 18A draw at full load on a 120V circuit, which requires a 20A dedicated circuit minimum under standard electrical code.
• SmartConnect Cloud Monitoring: SmartConnect is APC's cloud-based management portal that pairs with the unit's network card. Remote visibility into battery health, load percentage, runtime estimates, and event history without requiring an on-site visit. For MSPs or IT teams managing distributed edge locations — retail branches, remote offices, unmanned equipment rooms — this is a meaningful operational capability rather than a checkbox feature. Pair with a managed PoE switch for a fully monitored infrastructure stack.
• Integrated Network Management Card: The network card ships installed — not as a separate purchase. This matters for budgeting: competing units at this VA class often list the NMC as an add-on accessory at $150–$400 additional. SNMP and web interface access enables integration with existing NMS platforms, automated alerting, and UPS-aware shutdown of connected servers. Review your power protection architecture if you're deploying multiple units and need centralized management.
• TAA Compliance (SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS): The TAA designation on this SKU means the unit is manufactured or substantially transformed in a country covered by the Trade Agreements Act — a hard procurement requirement for many federal and SLED contracts. If your purchasing vehicle requires TAA compliance (GSA Schedule, SEWP, CIO-SP, state co-ops), this SKU satisfies it. Non-TAA variants may be available at different price points if compliance isn't a contract requirement.
• Commercial-Grade Power Conditioning: Beyond battery backup, the Smart-UPS line delivers automatic voltage regulation (AVR), filtering line noise and compensating for sags and swells without switching to battery. Equipment connected downstream runs on conditioned power continuously — relevant for protecting sensitive networking gear, storage arrays, or IP security infrastructure from brownout-induced failures.

Integration and Compatibility

The SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS integrates via the included network management card into SNMP-capable network management systems. APC's PowerChute software provides UPS-aware graceful shutdown for connected servers — compatible with major hypervisors and OS platforms. The SmartConnect portal requires outbound internet access from the management network segment; factor this into firewall rules during deployment planning. For physical infrastructure, standard 2-post or 4-post rack rails are required — verify APC's rail compatibility for your specific rack depth before ordering, as rail kits may be sold separately. This unit ships as a US/Canada variant (NCUS suffix); confirm voltage and plug compatibility before deploying internationally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS TAA compliant for federal and SLED procurement?

A: Yes. The SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS carries TAA compliance designation, making it eligible for federal, state, and local government purchasing vehicles that require Trade Agreements Act conformance, including GSA Schedule and similar contract vehicles.

Q: Does the SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS include a network management card, or is that a separate purchase?

A: The network management card is included with this SKU. The product name and model number explicitly identify SmartConnect and network card as bundled — no separate NMC purchase is required.

Q: Why choose lithium-ion over a standard lead-acid Smart-UPS at this VA rating?

A: Lithium-ion batteries offer significantly longer cycle life, faster recharge after discharge events, and lower weight per rack unit compared to VRLA/lead-acid alternatives. In rack deployments with limited service access, fewer battery replacement cycles reduce operational disruption over the unit's service life.

Q: What dedicated circuit does the SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS require?

A: At 2200VA on a 120V input, full-load draw approaches 18A. Standard electrical practice and most codes require a 20A dedicated circuit minimum. Verify with your facility electrician before installation.

Q: Can the SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS be monitored remotely without an on-site NMS server?

A: Yes. APC's SmartConnect cloud platform provides remote monitoring of battery health, load, runtime, and event logs via the included network card without requiring on-premises NMS infrastructure. Outbound internet access from the management interface is required.

Q: Is this unit compatible with APC PowerChute for graceful server shutdown?

A: The SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS is part of APC's Smart-UPS line, which is supported by PowerChute Business Edition and PowerChute Network Shutdown for UPS-aware server shutdown. Confirm the specific PowerChute version compatibility with your hypervisor or OS against APC's current compatibility matrix.

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The SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS earns its place in TAA-restricted deployments specifically because APC bundles the network management card into the SKU — a detail that trips up a lot of procurement specs that assume the NMC is a line-item add-on. At 2200VA lithium-ion in 2U, this unit targets the middle tier of rack power protection: above a basic office UPS, below a three-phase or modular frame system.

Technical Highlights:

• Lithium-Ion Chemistry: The Li-Ion pack delivers longer service life and faster recharge versus lead-acid counterparts — operationally significant in unmanned or hard-to-access rack environments where battery swap downtime has real cost.
• 2U Rackmount Density: 2200VA in 2U is solid power density for North American single-phase racks — you're protecting meaningful load (switches, NVRs, edge servers) without surrendering excessive rack space in a constrained IDF or edge closet.
• TAA Compliance: This is a procurement gate, not a performance differentiator — but for SLED and federal deployments it's binary. The SMTL2200RM2UCNCUS clears it; confirm your purchasing vehicle's specific TAA documentation requirements with your contracting officer.

Deployment Considerations:

• SmartConnect requires outbound internet connectivity from the management network segment — account for this in firewall policy before racking, especially in air-gapped or restricted-network federal environments where cloud-based monitoring may conflict with security policy.
• Rack rail compatibility is not universal at this form factor; verify APC's rail kit part number against your specific rack depth and post configuration before the unit ships to site — a mismatch discovered at install is a project delay.

Best fit for a distributed SLED or federal edge deployment — unmanned IDF closets, remote branch offices, or small server rooms where TAA compliance is a hard contract requirement, rack space is limited, and remote power monitoring via SmartConnect replaces the need for on-site staff to check UPS health manually.