Description
APC BF500U Back-UPS Office 500VA UPS Battery Backup 6-Outlet Surge Protection
The APC BF500U Back-UPS Office is a 500 VA desktop uninterruptible power supply designed to protect office computers, monitors, and peripherals from power outages, voltage fluctuations, and surges. It provides battery backup to allow graceful shutdown during outages and features full-time surge protection on all outlets. The compact, low-profile desktop form factor is well suited to placement under a desk or on a workstation shelf.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: APC BF500U
- Capacity: 500 VA
- Type: Standby (offline) UPS
- Outlets: 6 NEMA 5-15R outlets (battery backup + surge protected)
- Surge Protection: Full-time surge protection on all outlets
- Front-panel indicators: Replace Battery, On Battery, Overload, Building Wiring Fault
- Form Factor: Desktop (horizontal orientation)
- Certifications: UL Listed (J2C2 E95483), CSA (LR63933)
- Country of Manufacture: Philippines (Laguna)
- Includes: APC BF500U unit and power cord
- Batteries NOT included — replacement batteries sold separately
Applications
The APC Back-UPS Office series was designed for small office and home office (SOHO) environments, providing battery backup and surge protection for desktop computers, monitors, external drives, and networking equipment. Units like the BF500U are commonly used to keep a workstation running through brief outages long enough to save work and shut down cleanly, preventing data loss and file corruption. They are also widely used to protect sensitive electronics from damaging power surges and spikes. The Back-UPS Office line was a popular entry-level APC product during the late 1990s and early 2000s, when affordable desktop UPS units became standard in office environments. Replacement batteries for this form factor (typically a 12V sealed lead-acid battery) are readily available from third-party suppliers, making these units straightforward to return to service.
This APC BF500U Back-UPS Office 500VA UPS has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The unit was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. It has not been powered up or tested at our facility. Note: batteries are not included — the unit ships without internal batteries. The exterior shows light wear consistent with normal office use. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
APC |
Model: |
BF500U |
MPN: |
BF500U |
Type: |
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) |
SKU: |
25772 |
Capacity (VA): |
500 VA |
Number of Outlets: |
6 |
Surge Protection: |
Full-Time Surge Protection |
Form Factor: |
Desktop |
Topology: |
Standby (Offline) |
Batteries Included: |
No — batteries not included |
Certifications: |
UL Listed (File J2C2 E95483), CSA (LR63933) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Philippines |
Seller Notes: |
Unit only — batteries not included. Power cord included. |
Condition Notes: |
This APC BF500U Back-UPS Office 500VA UPS is in good used condition, pulled from a working environment. Not powered or tested at our facility. Batteries not included. Light cosmetic wear. Please contact us with any questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |