CyberPower OR500LCDRM1U Smart App LCD UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector, 500VA/300W, 6 Outlets, AVR, 1U Rackmount, UL Certified
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-28. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The CyberPower OR500LCDRM1U Smart App LCD UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector, 500VA/300W, 6 Outlets, AVR, 1U Rackmount, UL Certified is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the power protection category, priced around $219.95. Compare close alternatives before committing.
A rackmount UPS with line interactive topology, the CyberPower Smart App LCD OR500LCDRM1U provides battery backup (using simulated sine wave output) and surge protection for department servers, workgroup servers, workstations, network devices, and telecom installations without active PFC power supplies. The OR500LCDRM1U uses Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to correct minor power fluctuations without switching to battery power, which extends battery life. AVR is essential in areas where power fluctuations occur frequently. The OR500LCDRM1U comes with a three-year warranty and a $300,000…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored CyberPower OR500LCDRM1U Smart App LCD UPS Battery Backup and Surge… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the power protection category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the power protection category before committing. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.
Common buyer scenarios for power protection of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 3 YEAR WARRANTY – INCLUDING BATTERIES; $300,000 Connected Equipment Guarantee
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- 500VA/300W Smart App LCD Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Uses simulated sine wave output to provide battery backup power to protect department and workgroup servers, network devices, and telecom installations without Active PFC power supplies
- SIX NEMA 5-15R OUTLETS: Four battery backup and surge protected outlets; Two Surge protected outlets; INPUT: 15A, NEMA 5-15P straight plug with 10 foot power cord
- MULTIFUNCTION LCD PANEL: Provides runtime in minutes, battery status, power conditions, alerting users to potential problems before they can affect critical equipment and cause downtime; REMOTE MANAGEMENT: Requires optional RMCARD205 management card
- AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATION (AVR): Corrects minor power fluctuations without switching to battery power; UL SAFETY CERTIFIED: Product has been tested in a UL certified lab and listed with UL as meeting or exceeding safety standards
- 3 YEAR WARRANTY – INCLUDING BATTERIES; $300,000 Connected Equipment Guarantee
Full Specifications
| Brand | CyberPower |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Runtime | 3 minutes |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Wattage | 300 watts |
| Amperage | 15 A |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Form Factor | Rack |
| Model Number | OR500LCDRM1U |
| Input Voltage | 120 volts |
| Maximum Power | 300 watts |
| Connector Type | NEMA 5-15P |
| Output Current | 2.5 A |
| Output Voltage | 120 volts_of_alternating_current |
| Output Wattage | 300 watts |
| Item Dimensions | 9.25 x 17.25 x 1.75 inches |
| Mfr Part Number | OR500LCDRM1U |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Plug Type | No Plug |
| Battery Cell Type | Other Than Listed |
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CyberPower OR500LCDRM1U Smart App LCD UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector, 500VA/300W, 6 Outlets, AVR, 1U Rackmount, UL Certified is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-28. Price and availability subject to change.
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