APC Smart-ups X 2200VA Short Depth Tower/rack Convertible LCD 200-240V with Netw - SMX2200HVNC

APC by Schneider Electric SMX2200HVNC 2200VA Line-Interactive Tower/Rack UPS with Network Card

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric SMX2200HVNC is a 2200VA / 1980W line-interactive uninterruptible power supply designed for server rooms, network closets, and surveillance infrastructure where losing power — even briefly — is not an option. The convertible tower/rack form factor means it adapts to whatever space you're working with, and the front-panel LCD gives you real-time load and battery status without opening a monitoring portal. This is a purpose-built unit for commercial and enterprise deployments running 200–240V infrastructure.

The built-in network management card slot sets this model apart from stripped-down alternatives in the same power class — remote monitoring, shutdown scripting, and integration with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools are all within reach without purchasing a separate accessory card.

Key Features

• 2200VA / 1980W Output Capacity: At 1980W true output, the SMX2200HVNC can carry a meaningful mix of servers, PoE switches, NVRs, and access control panels simultaneously. Size the load to 80% of capacity (roughly 1,580W) for thermal headroom and extended battery runtime — this is the number to plan against, not the VA rating.
• True Sine Wave Output: The pure sine waveform protects active PFC power supplies found in modern servers, network switches, and IP camera NVRs. Stepped approximation waveforms from some competing units can cause PFC supplies to trip or run hot — this unit eliminates that risk entirely.
• Line-Interactive Topology with 10ms Transfer Time: Line-interactive topology corrects minor voltage fluctuations without switching to battery, which extends battery life and reduces unnecessary discharge cycles. When a true outage occurs, the 10ms transfer to battery is fast enough that virtually all modern equipment will ride through without any power interruption to connected loads.
• Wide Input Voltage Range (140–280V): The 140V lower threshold and 280V upper threshold give this UPS unusually wide tolerance for brownouts and overvoltages — useful in buildings with aging electrical infrastructure, generator-backed circuits that swing voltage during load transitions, or international deployments where grid stability varies.
• Output Voltage Regulation ±5%: Connected equipment sees a stable 208–240V output held within 5% regardless of input fluctuations inside the operating window. Sensitive network gear and storage arrays benefit from this — voltage sags that don't trigger battery transfer are still corrected before they reach your equipment.
• Emergency Power Off (EPO): The EPO input lets you integrate the UPS into a facility-level emergency shutdown system — code-required in many data center and server room installations. Wire it to a wall-mounted EPO button or building management system relay without any additional controller hardware.
• EMI/RFI Noise Filtering: Conducted electrical noise from HVAC compressors, elevators, and other motor loads on the same circuit is attenuated before it reaches connected equipment. For surveillance NVRs and network switches, this matters — noise on the power line translates directly to increased error rates and reduced component lifespan.
• 55 dB Audible Noise: At 55 dB, this unit is suitable for office-adjacent installations — server closets, retail back rooms, and wiring rooms where staff work nearby. It's not silent, but it's not disruptive in a normal commercial environment either.
• Audible and Visual Alarms: On-board alarms notify technicians of battery, overload, and fault conditions locally — important in installations where remote monitoring isn't always checked in real time.
• Surge Protection with EMI/RFI Filtering: Transient surge protection is integrated, so you don't need a separate surge suppressor on the input circuit feeding this unit. The UPS handles both battery backup and surge suppression from one device.
• 50/60Hz Input and Output Compatibility: Accepts either 50Hz or 60Hz input and delivers regulated 50/60Hz output at ±3Hz. This makes the SMX2200HVNC viable for multinational deployments or facilities transitioning between utility power and on-site generation.

Integration and Compatibility

The SMX2200HVNC is built around APC's Smart-UPS X platform, which supports APC's AP9630/AP9631 network management card family for SNMP, web-based monitoring, and scheduled shutdown integration with Windows, Linux, and VMware hosts via PowerChute software. The network card slot is factory-accessible — no tools required to install a card. For power protection deployments integrated into a DCIM or BMS platform, this UPS exposes all runtime, load, and battery health data over the network once a card is installed.

The convertible tower/rack design installs in a standard 2U rack enclosure with the appropriate rack conversion kit, or stands upright as a tower beside a rack or equipment cabinet. Confirm your rack rail compatibility before ordering if rack mounting is the target installation — the SMX series uses a specific APC rail kit that must be ordered separately.

For network video recorders and surveillance servers drawing continuous load 24/7, line-interactive topology with wide input tolerance is the right choice over offline/standby UPS designs. Offshore/standby units switch to battery on every minor fluctuation, cycling the battery unnecessarily on circuits with variable power quality. This unit regulates first, switches only when necessary.

Facilities running a mix of 208V and 240V equipment should verify receptacle compatibility with the specific output connector configuration on this model — output voltage is selectable within the 208–240V range per the ±5% regulation window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the output waveform of the SMX2200HVNC?

A: The SMX2200HVNC produces a true sine wave output. This is important for equipment with active PFC power supplies — servers, network appliances, and modern NVRs — which can malfunction or run inefficiently on simulated (stepped approximation) waveforms produced by some less expensive UPS units.

Q: What is the transfer time to battery during a power outage?

A: The transfer time is 10ms. This is within the ride-through tolerance of virtually all modern servers, switches, and IT equipment, meaning connected loads will not experience a power interruption during the switchover.

Q: Can the SMX2200HVNC be rack-mounted?

A: Yes. The SMX2200HVNC is a convertible tower/rack unit. Rack installation requires the appropriate APC rack mounting rail kit, which is sold separately. In tower configuration it can stand upright without additional hardware.

Q: What input voltage range does the SMX2200HVNC support?

A: The unit operates on input voltages from 140V to 280V without switching to battery, making it suitable for environments with variable grid quality, generator-backed circuits, or international 200–240V infrastructure.

Q: Does the SMX2200HVNC include a network management card?

A: The SMX2200HVNC includes a network management card slot compatible with APC's AP9630/AP9631 cards (the NC suffix in the model number denotes a network card is included with this configuration). This enables SNMP monitoring, remote shutdown scripting, and integration with PowerChute and DCIM platforms.

Q: Is there an Emergency Power Off (EPO) connection on this unit?

A: Yes. The SMX2200HVNC includes an EPO input for integration with facility-level emergency shutdown systems. This is commonly required by code in data center and server room installations and can be wired to a building management system relay or wall-mounted EPO button.

Marty Allison

The SMX2200HVNC sits in the right power class for mid-density surveillance and IT infrastructure — 1980W true output with a true sine waveform means you can actually trust the capacity numbers when loading it with active PFC equipment. I've seen plenty of installs where someone specced a simulated-sine UPS against a modern server or NVR and then wondered why the PFC supply was tripping or running hot. With this unit, that failure mode is off the table.

Technical Highlights:

• 140–280V Input Range: That 140V lower threshold is unusually low for a 200–240V class UPS — it means the unit regulates through brownouts that would send a narrower-tolerance unit straight to battery, which is exactly what you want on a generator-backed circuit that swings voltage during load pickup.
• 10ms Transfer Time: Ten milliseconds is fast enough that equipment with internal hold-up capacitors — servers, managed switches, NVRs — won't blink. Line-interactive with this transfer spec is the practical equivalent of double-conversion for the equipment you're protecting, at lower operating cost.
• EPO Input: This is the spec that separates a UPS from a simple battery backup. EPO integration is code-required in many commercial server room and data center environments. Having it built in on the SMX2200HVNC means you're not working around it with external relays.

Deployment Considerations:

• The rack conversion kit is not included — budget for it separately if this unit is going into a rack. Tower-to-rack kits for the SMX series are model-specific; verify compatibility before ordering hardware.
• At 55 dB, this unit produces audible fan and alarm noise. That's fine in a server room or wiring closet, but if you're placing it in an open office or reception area, factor that into the siting decision.

This unit is the right call for a mid-size surveillance server room or network operations closet running 208–240V infrastructure — particularly where grid quality is variable or where EPO integration is a code requirement. If your load is under 1,000W or your infrastructure runs 120V, look at a different model in the Smart-UPS X family sized to your actual circuit.