APC Smart-UPS On-Line SRT2200RMXLI-NC - 2200VA, 8x C13 & 2x C19, rack mount, NMC

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

Honestly, this is the kind of UPS you buy when downtime is “expensive, not annoying.” The APC Smart-UPS line is generally reliable and the online/double-conversion design is a good fit for equipment that doesn’t like power quirks—think smaller server rooms, network gear with sensitive power supplies, storage arrays, and anything where you’d rather ride through problems than gamble on “it’ll probably be fine.” At £2.4k ex-VAT, it’s not a bargain, but it’s also not wildly priced for a serious, rack-friendly unit that gives you predictable protection and management via the NMC.

Who it’s for: UK businesses running critical workloads in a rack where you want clean power and remote monitoring, and you’re comfortable spending for the peace of mind. Who might skip it: if your “must protect” devices are mostly basic office equipment, you’ll likely overpay versus a cheaper line-interactive option. Also, sanity-check runtime expectations for your specific load and whether you’ll need extra batteries—because with UPS pricing, batteries and planning time are usually the real cost drivers, not the headline unit. If you want, tell me what you’re powering (rough wattage and runtime target) and I’ll say whether this is genuinely the right class or if something cheaper would do the job.