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APC Smart-UPS Modular Ultra 5kW Scalable to 20kW N+1 Rackmount 208/240VThe APC Smart UPS Modular Ultra is a premium online, double conversion UPS designed to safeguard critical IT infrastructure with unmatched reliability and scalable capacity. Tailored for data centers, virtualization clusters, and enterprise networks, this modular solution delivers continuous, clean power at 208 240V while offering a clear pathway to grow from 5 kW up to 20 kW with N+1 redundancy. Its compact 9U rackmount footprint fits neatly into
The APC Smart-UPS Modular Ultra is a premium online, double-conversion UPS designed to safeguard critical IT infrastructure with unmatched reliability and scalable capacity. Tailored for data centers, virtualization clusters, and enterprise networks, this modular solution delivers continuous, clean power at 208/240V while offering a clear pathway to grow from 5 kW up to 20 kW with N+1 redundancy. Its compact 9U rackmount footprint fits neatly into standard racks, enabling density, efficiency, and ease of management without sacrificing uptime or performance. The touchscreen interface, robust remote management options, and hot-swappable modules empower IT teams to deploy quickly, monitor in real-time, and maintain service levels with minimal disruption.
- Scalable architecture for future growth: Begin with a dependable 5 kW core and scale up to 20 kW while preserving N+1 redundancy. This modular expansion supports increasing IT load without a full system replacement, reducing both capital expenditure and lead times for capacity upgrades.
- Online double-conversion protection for mission-critical workloads: The Double Conversion Online topology continuously converts incoming AC power to DC and back to AC, delivering pristine voltage, superb isolation from input disturbances, and zero transfer time during power events. This ensures servers, storage, and network devices stay online even during harsh utility conditions.
- Rack-ready design with 208/240V compatibility: The 9U rackmount chassis is purpose-built for dense data centers, network closets, and server rooms, with native 208/240V input and output that align with common enterprise power distribution. This minimizes cabling complexity and compatibility concerns while maximizing space efficiency.
- User-friendly monitoring with intelligent management: A bright, intuitive touchscreen displays real-time status, alarms, and health data. When paired with the optional Network Management Card, IT teams gain secure remote monitoring, alerts, event logs, and seamless integration with existing DCIM or monitoring platforms for proactive power management.
- Maintenance-friendly reliability and serviceability: The modular design supports hot-swappable batteries and power modules, enabling maintenance without unnecessary downtime. Redundant components and straightforward field-serviceability reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) and keep critical services running continuously.
Technical Details of APC Smart-UPS Modular Ultra 5kW Scalable to 20kW N+1 Rackmount 208/240V
- Power rating: Base 5 kW, scalable to 20 kW in an N+1 configuration to provide both capacity and redundancy for growing IT environments.
- Topology: Online, double-conversion UPS delivering precise voltage regulation, isolation from input disturbances, and seamless power delivery to connected equipment.
- Input/output: 208/240V input and 208/240V output options suitable for enterprise distribution networks and rack-based deployments.
- Form factor: 9U rackmount chassis designed for efficient rack utilization, easy cable routing, and optimal airflow in data center environments.
- Display and interface: Integrated touchscreen for on-site configuration and health checks, complemented by optional Network Management Card for remote access.
- Management capabilities: Network Management Card (NMC) available to enable remote monitoring, SNMP traps, email alerts, and integration with centralized management tools.
- Battery technology: Valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries with hot-swappable capability to minimize downtime during battery replacement or service events.
- Efficiency and performance: Optimized design to sustain high efficiency in online operation, helping reduce energy costs while delivering clean, precise power to critical loads.
- Redundancy and reliability: N+1 modular redundancy minimizes single-point failure risks and provides a clear upgrade path as business needs evolve.
How to install APC Smart-UPS Modular Ultra 5kW
Installing the APC Smart-UPS Modular Ultra is a streamlined process designed for fast, reliable deployment in data centers, server rooms, and network closets. Start with a site assessment to confirm sufficient rack space (9U), adequate ventilation, and a stable 208/240V power source. Prepare for a clean, well-organized cabinet environment to maximize airflow and simplify future service tasks. The modular architecture enables hot-swapping of battery modules and UPS components, so you can minimize downtime during maintenance or expansion.
- Place and secure the 9U UPS chassis in a compatible rack, ensuring the front panel is accessible for the touchscreen and the rear area has ample clearance for ventilation and cabling.
- Connect the 208/240V input power to a properly rated circuit and configure the input settings on the touchscreen to reflect your facility’s electrical distribution and protection schemes.
- Route the critical loads to the UPS output, distributing cables neatly and verifying that the total connected load remains within the rated capacity of the unit.
- Install any optional Network Management Card (NMC) and power on the system. Use the on-device wizard to register the UPS on your network, configure alert channels, and establish remote monitoring parameters.
- Run built-in self-tests and battery health checks via the touchscreen interface. Schedule firmware updates and routine battery tests to ensure ongoing reliability and performance.
- Document the installation with clear labeling for input/output connections, battery modules, and network interfaces to simplify future maintenance or expansions.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What does scalable to 20kW N+1 mean? A: It means the system can start at 5 kW and be expanded to 20 kW total capacity with an N+1 redundant configuration, providing extra capacity and protection against a single-point failure in the UPS path.
- Q: What voltages does this UPS support? A: It supports 208/240V input and 208/240V output configurations, aligning with typical enterprise power distribution setups.
- Q: Is remote monitoring available? A: Yes, the optional Network Management Card enables remote monitoring, alerting, and integration with monitoring software for proactive power management.
- Q: Can the batteries be serviced without downtime? A: Yes, the modular design supports hot-swappable battery modules, allowing battery replacement without powering down critical loads when performed by trained technicians.
- Q: What kinds of loads is this UPS best suited for? A: It is designed for data centers, server rooms, network closets, virtualization hosts, storage arrays, and other devices requiring reliable, clean power and scalable capacity.
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★★★★★ 5
The best!
UPDATE: 08/05/2025 - This is still one of my dog's 2 fav training/play toys. A couple of notes:
1. This is not a chew toy. If your pup is chewing up the rope, that's on you. That being said, you can get 100' of the poly cord rope at Home Depot for like $4.98. You can make nearly 100 ropes out of 100'. How hard is it to replace the rope?????
2. My pup is a now 15 month old Malinois. His original balls, purchase in September 2024 are still in everyday, multiple times per day, play. I did get careless and leave one where he got it and chew the rope. Easily replaced. Nothing to fret over. Yes, that was on me!
3.The foam ball is virtually indestructible! Replace the rope!
4. I noticed the price for the yellow large went from $12 each to $24. THIS will cause me to go elsewhere if they doubled in price. I LOVE these balls but not that much. I noticed they have a new yellow ball that has a strap vs. a rope. I might try that if I need one, but I have 6 of these balls, 2 never used yet, 2 that are virtually new looking, and 2 that have been in play since september 2024. I don't think I'll be buying more any time soon, but if I do need more, I hope they haven't gone up to $24 each.
One of my top, go-to training tools. Quality is great other than the shrink wrap around the string joint. It's junk but not essential.
Great tug and fetch toy. Essential to teaching a good "out" command (2 are recommended for this).
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Best dog ball
This is our go to dog toy for our German shepherd. its great for training in sports as well as outings at the beach, considering it floats! Never had him destroy one, so its extremely durable. I like that its a bright color so its easier to locate when i accidently let go of the rope too late and end up whipping it 20 ft into the woods. Easy to clean, all around just a great toy. Also love the large size as having a dog accidently lodge a ball into its throat is a real fear of mine, I do not have to worry about that with this toy. I should also mention the rope is a must, as touching a slobbery ball isn't the greatest feeling in the world and it puts your hands out of harms way. I will forever order these.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Great ball, bad rope
Size: Medium, Number of Items: 1, Size: Medium, Number of Items: 1
My dog and I love the starmark ball on a rope tug toys. While this is one of the best tug toys we have found, I am continually disappointed with the quality of the rope. The plastic sleeve comes off the first day, and after that the stitching begins to weaken until the rope ends come apart and the rope slides out of the ball. Is there a way to improve this design so that this toy lasts longer? My dog is not left alone with the toy, it is only used as an interactive tug toy as a training reward.
I am updating my review now several months later. I reinforced the rope with a paracord braid and the toy now lasts a very long time. My dog and I play with this toy everyday on our morning hike. He is a large German Shepherd with high ball drive. He carries this ball in his mouth several miles on our morning hike. We play fetch in the fields near our home and in the lake beyond the fields with this toy every day. This toy is his reward in obedience training and we play a lot of tug with it every day. Reinforcing the handle has made a huge difference as the toy lasts and lasts now with the improved rope. Great ball, we will always have a collection of them at our house!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Great for training and play!
Size: Medium, Number of Items: 1
My German shepherd love this toy! Great to take on walks with you as light weight and can fit in your pocket. Stands up to the toughest of play. Great as reward toy for training in place of treats! We always have one on hand at home or out and about!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for big dogs
Size: Medium, Number of Items: 1
Our pup is now 15 months old (nearly 110 lb and still growing). We got this ball when he was 3 or 4 months old.
GOODS -
- Our pup fetches with extreme drive, and the rope helps him quickly snatch the ball off the ground (versus a tennis ball, in which we are worried he will go head over heels at times)
- Our pup also loves to play fetch in the water, and this ball floats great and again, the rope gives another point to bite onto
- The yellow color is easy to see, even in grass
- Our pup typically fetches the ball, and leaves the rope mostly out of his mouth. So, throwing the ball doesn't result in saliva-covered hands
- It's pretty easy to throw the ball 50', and possible to throw it 100'
- It doesn't roll/bounce, so if you are for example playing fetch on your front lawn and are concerned with a tennis ball rolling into the street, this one alleviates that issue
- Our pup is spoiled and has several balls. This is absolutely his go to ball. We have woken up in the morning before to see him standing next to the bed with the ball in his mouth, asking us to get up and play.
BADS -
- Occasionally when he goes to fetch it, he will step on the rope as he tries to pull up on the ball.
- We have gotten this ball stuck in trees multiple times. In fact, there is one stuck on the roof of our church from playing fetch on the lawn there. :-/ Not a fault of the ball, but if you start whipping it around like nunchucks, it might not go where you want.
- The near max you can through this ball is 100'. And since it doesn't roll/bounce, throw distance is throttled. We often play fetch in a local baseball field, and have no issue wearing him out with this ball. However, if you are planning on throwing a ball the distance of half a football field, you might want to consider something else.
SIZE -
- We purchased both the medium and the large. Even though our pup is huge and can fit a soccer ball in his mouth, he still prefers the medium. It's easier for him to get in his mouth and breath while running back. The medium is the size of an orange, whereas the large is the size of a grapefruit.
DURABILITY -
- We have gone through about 4 of these balls, BUT this is because we lost 3 of them. We believe he dropped one out of the car window while we were driving, one is on the roof of our church, and I forget about the other one. On the first one we had, the stitching behind the black tape was down to a few threads after about 5 months. Given duration we use these balls (every day) and the joy he gets from them, I feel the durability is good for the price.
- We do play tug with the ball at times, and no issues there
Enjoy!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2013
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