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APC Back-UPS CS 500 USB/Serial vs Vertiv Liebert PowerSure Interactive 2 Line Interactive 3000VA

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Back-UPS CS 500 USB/Serial:0.5 kVA
    • Liebert PowerSure Interactive 2 Line Interactive 3000VA:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • Back-UPS CS 500 USB/Serial:300 W
    • Liebert PowerSure Interactive 2 Line Interactive 3000VA:2250 W
  • Surge energy rating
    • Back-UPS CS 500 USB/Serial:300 J
    • Liebert PowerSure Interactive 2 Line Interactive 3000VA:660 J
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Back-UPS CS 500 USB/Serial:2.4 min
    • Liebert PowerSure Interactive 2 Line Interactive 3000VA:6 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Back-UPS CS 500 USB/Serial:13.9 min
    • Liebert PowerSure Interactive 2 Line Interactive 3000VA:16 min
  • Product colour
    • Back-UPS CS 500 USB/Serial:Beige
    • Liebert PowerSure Interactive 2 Line Interactive 3000VA:Black
  • Weight
    • Back-UPS CS 500 USB/Serial:6.32 kg
    • Liebert PowerSure Interactive 2 Line Interactive 3000VA:45.6 kg
  • Interface
    • Back-UPS CS 500 USB/Serial:Serial, USB
    • Liebert PowerSure Interactive 2 Line Interactive 3000VA:1

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Comparison of Back-UPS CS 500 USB/Serial, Liebert PowerSure Interactive 2 Line Interactive 3000VA
39 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers0.5 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers300 W2250 W
Surge energy ratingDiffers300 J660 J
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 dB
Battery2 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers2.4 min6 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers13.9 min16 min
Battery recharge time6 h6 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBeigeBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 m
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
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 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersC-tick, CE, EN 50091-1, EN 50091-2, GOST, VDEEN 50091-2, Class B; CE EMC; IEC62040-3 VI, EN61000-3, EN61000-4, EN60950
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers6.32 kg45.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one7.05 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMultiLink 3.0
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one96 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
InterfaceDiffersSerial, USB1
Output connectionsKnown for one(3)IEC 320 C13 (1)IEC 320 C13 (2)IEC JumpersUnknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeDiffersIEC-320-C141 x IEC-320-C20
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs91 x 284 x 165 mm333 x 864 x 598 mm
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal output voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one241 x 368 x 178 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsDiffers1x DB-9 RS-232 1x USB 2x RJ-45 Modem/FaxUSB, Serial RS232
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 x 12 V x 9Ah
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMS Windows NT/2000/XP/95/98/ME, AIX, Linux, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Novell Netware
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Electrical output connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC-320-C13 +
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of output IEC jumpersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN 62040-1-1; CE; TUV

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