APC Smart-UPS Modular Ultra XBP Card | Hot-Swappable, Gigabit

Preserve visibility into power infrastructure with the SMART-UPS MODULAR ULTRA XBP COMMUNICATION CARD. Built as a hot-swappable communication module, it supports Gigabit Ethernet over multi-mode fiber through a single LC network interface, making it suitable for environments that need network-connected UPS management without interrupting operation. For infrastructure teams, the value is in uptime and serviceability. Hot-swappable design reduces maintenance friction, while the LC 1000Base-SX connection supports short-distance fiber runs commonly used inside buildings and equipment rooms. That makes it a practical fit for modular UPS deployments where monitoring, control, and replacement speed matter. This card is also aligned to MSA-compliant interoperability and is specified for optical network and data networking use cases. In procurement terms, it is the kind of component that justifies its place in a premium power stack: it protects operational continuity, simplifies field service, and keeps the UPS visible to the network when the environment cannot afford blind spots.