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APC AIS 3000 vs APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V

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Key differences

The APC AIS 3000 has 32 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V (40 kVA vs 8 kVA). The APC AIS 3000 has 25,600 W more output power than the APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V (32000 W vs 6400 W). The APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V has 4 dB more noise level than the APC AIS 3000 (62 dB vs 58 dB). Storage temperature (T-T): -50 - 40 °C on the APC AIS 3000, -15 - 45 °C on the APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V. Interface: DB-9 RS-232,Smart-Slot on the APC AIS 3000, DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot on the APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V.

  • Output power capacity
    • AIS 3000:40 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:8 kVA
  • Output power
    • AIS 3000:32000 W
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:6400 W
  • Noise level
    • AIS 3000:58 dB
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:62 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • AIS 3000:5.5 min
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:5.9 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • AIS 3000:18.5 min
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:17 min
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • AIS 3000:-50 - 40 °C
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:-15 - 45 °C
  • Weight
    • AIS 3000:662 kg
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:178.2 kg
  • Interface
    • AIS 3000:DB-9 RS-232,Smart-Slot
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot

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Comparison of AIS 3000, Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V
27 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers40 kVA8 kVA
Output powerDiffers32000 W6400 W
Noise levelDiffers58 dB62 dB
Input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Battery2 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers5.5 min5.9 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers18.5 min17 min
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-50 - 40 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 999.9 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers662 kg178.2 kg
Other features5 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneVRLAUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffersDB-9 RS-232,Smart-SlotDB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot
Output connectionsDiffers(1) Hard Wire 4-wire (3PH - PEN) (1) Hard Wire 5-wire (3PH + N + G) (1) Screw Terminals1x 4-wire 2x NEMA L14-30R 4x NEMA L5-20R
Input connection typeKnown for oneHard WireUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs523 x 852 x 1500 mm472 x 688 x 572 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers400 V208 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for one400 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage noteDiffersConfigurable for 380: 400 or 415 V 3 Phase nominal output voltageConfigurable for 120/208 or 120/240 output voltage
I/O portsKnown for onePre-Installed SmartSlot Cards - AP9619Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778

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