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APC Back-UPS ES vs APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V

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  • 2identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V has 7.3 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Back-UPS ES (8 kVA vs 0.7 kVA). The APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V has 5,995 W more output power than the APC Back-UPS ES (6400 W vs 405 W). The APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V has 2.2 min more typical backup time at full load than the APC Back-UPS ES (5.9 min vs 3.7 min). Storage temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C on the APC Back-UPS ES, -15 - 45 °C on the APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V. Dimensions (WxDxH): 230 x 285 x 86 mm on the APC Back-UPS ES, 472 x 688 x 572 mm on the APC Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V.

  • Output power capacity
    • Back-UPS ES:0.7 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:8 kVA
  • Output power
    • Back-UPS ES:405 W
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:6400 W
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Back-UPS ES:3.7 min
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:5.9 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Back-UPS ES:21.6 min
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:17 min
  • Battery recharge time
    • Back-UPS ES:16 h
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:3 h
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Back-UPS ES:0 - 40 °C
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:-15 - 45 °C
  • Weight
    • Back-UPS ES:6.8 kg
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:178.2 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Back-UPS ES:230 x 285 x 86 mm
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V:472 x 688 x 572 mm

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Comparison of Back-UPS ES, Symmetra LX 8kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rack-mount, 208/240V
25 specifications
Features2 differ
Output power capacityDiffers0.7 kVA8 kVA
Output powerDiffers405 W6400 W
Input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62 dB
Surge energy ratingKnown for one310 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers3.7 min5.9 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers21.6 min17 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers16 h3 h
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-15 - 45 °C
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers6.8 kg178.2 kg
Other features2 differ
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot
Output connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 4-wire 2x NEMA L14-30R 4x NEMA L5-20R
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs230 x 285 x 86 mm472 x 688 x 572 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers230 V208 V
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConfigurable for 120/208 or 120/240 output voltage
Nominal output voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one300 x 366 x 132 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one1.83 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one7.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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