Eaton SMART500RT1UTAA – TAA-Compliant 1U Rack/Tower UPS

Product Overview

The Eaton SMART500RT1UTAA is a TAA-compliant UPS for government AV installations, delivering 500VA/300W of line-interactive power protection in a 1U rack/tower chassis suited to federal, municipal, and other TAA-restricted procurement. As a line-interactive UPS for conference room AV racks and small equipment clusters, it provides automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and battery backup for control processors, network switches, or codecs without the footprint of a larger online UPS. Its TAA-compliant sourcing makes it a practical rack/tower UPS for commercial AV installation projects that must document country-of-origin compliance.

Product Description

The SMART500RT1UTAA is built on the same line-interactive platform as Eaton's standard SMART500RT1U, with sourcing and documentation that satisfy Trade Agreements Act requirements for government and federally funded AV integration projects. Automatic voltage regulation corrects brownouts down to 90V and overvoltage conditions without switching to battery, preserving battery life for genuine outages. Six NEMA 5-15R outlets — five backed by battery and one surge-only — provide 567 joules of network-grade surge protection alongside battery runtime, with roughly 3 minutes at full 300W load and 14 minutes at half load, enough to ride through short outages or hand off to a facility generator. The 1U rack/tower design mounts in a standard 19-inch AV rack or sits as a tower unit, and hot-swappable, user-replaceable batteries mean a failed battery can be serviced without powering down connected equipment or shipping the whole unit for repair. USB and DB9 ports support direct monitoring, and an optional WEBCARDLXE network card slot adds SNMP integration for larger facility monitoring platforms. For boardrooms, government meeting spaces, and commercial AV racks that specifically require a TAA-compliant UPS for government AV procurement, the SMART500RT1UTAA delivers dependable line-interactive protection in a compact rack/tower footprint.

Key Features

• TAA-Compliant Sourcing — Meets Trade Agreements Act documentation requirements for government and federally funded AV procurement.
• Line-Interactive Topology with AVR — Corrects brownouts as low as 90V and overvoltage conditions without draining the battery.
• 1U Rack/Tower Form Factor — Mounts in a standard 19-inch AV rack or sits as a freestanding tower.
• Six Outlets with Network-Grade Surge Protection — Five outlets are battery-backed and one is surge-only, with 567 joules of network-grade surge suppression covering all six.
• Hot-Swappable Batteries — Allows battery replacement without powering down connected equipment.
• USB, DB9, and Optional SNMP Card — Supports direct and network-based monitoring integration.
• 2-Year Warranty, 3-Year with Registration — Adds $250,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance coverage in eligible regions.

Typical Applications

• Government space
• Boardroom
• Conference room
• Commercial meeting space

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does TAA-compliant mean for this UPS?

TAA compliance confirms the product meets Trade Agreements Act sourcing rules, which is typically required documentation for federal government and federally funded procurement of AV and IT equipment.

Can this UPS be rack-mounted in an existing AV rack?

Yes. The SMART500RT1UTAA is a 1U rack/tower unit that mounts in a standard 19-inch rack or can be used as a freestanding tower.

What size AV or IT load can this UPS support?

It supports up to 300W of continuous load, suitable for a control processor, a network switch, or a small cluster of low-draw AV devices rather than displays or amplifiers.

How does battery replacement work?

The battery is hot-swappable and user-replaceable, so it can be serviced in the field without powering down connected equipment.

Does this UPS support remote monitoring from a control or network system?

Yes. USB and DB9 ports are included for direct connections, and an optional WEBCARDLXE network card adds SNMP-based remote monitoring.

What warranty coverage applies?

The unit carries a 2-year warranty, extendable to 3 years with product registration, along with $250,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance coverage in eligible regions.

Can Creation Networks confirm TAA documentation for a government bid?

Yes. Contact our team and we can provide TAA compliance documentation to support your procurement or bid requirements.