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APC BackUPS RS 500VA vs APC SMART-UPS RM 1U

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 2identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The APC SMART-UPS RM 1U has 0.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC BackUPS RS 500VA (1 kVA vs 0.5 kVA). The APC SMART-UPS RM 1U has 340 W more output power than the APC BackUPS RS 500VA (640 W vs 300 W). The APC SMART-UPS RM 1U has 180 J more surge energy rating than the APC BackUPS RS 500VA (480 J vs 300 J). Product colour: Beige on the APC BackUPS RS 500VA, Black on the APC SMART-UPS RM 1U. Bundled software: Yes on the APC BackUPS RS 500VA, PowerChute Smart-UPS Bundle on the APC SMART-UPS RM 1U.

  • Output power capacity
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:0.5 kVA
    • SMART-UPS RM 1U:1 kVA
  • Output power
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:300 W
    • SMART-UPS RM 1U:640 W
  • Surge energy rating
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:300 J
    • SMART-UPS RM 1U:480 J
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:5.8 min
    • SMART-UPS RM 1U:5.4 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:12.4 min
    • SMART-UPS RM 1U:14.5 min
  • Product colour
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:Beige
    • SMART-UPS RM 1U:Black
  • Bundled software
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:Yes
    • SMART-UPS RM 1U:PowerChute Smart-UPS Bundle
  • Interface
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:Serial, USB
    • SMART-UPS RM 1U:DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB

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Comparison of BackUPS RS 500VA, SMART-UPS RM 1U
35 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers0.5 kVA1 kVA
Output powerDiffers300 W640 W
Surge energy ratingDiffers300 J480 J
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47/63 Hz
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers5.8 min5.4 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers12.4 min14.5 min
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(1) RBC34
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBeigeBlack
Cable lengthKnown for one1.83 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRackmount
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneA-tick, C-tick, CE, GOST, NEMKOUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one5.89 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersYesPowerChute Smart-UPS Bundle
Package weightKnown for one7.01 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one90 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features6 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneRBC2Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffersSerial, USBDB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB
Output connectionsDiffers(3)IEC 320 C13 (Battery) (1)IEC 320 C13 (Surge)(4)IEC 320 C13 (2)IEC Jumpers
Input connection typeIEC-320 C14IEC-320 C14
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs91 x 284 x 165 mm431.8 x 660.4 x 43.7 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers230 V120 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers230 V120 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one168 x 361 x 231 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsDiffersUSB RS232 (9-pin) RJ-45 Modem/FaxDB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3% IEEE/UL 1449
Ports & interfacesidentical
AC outlet typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNEMA 5–15P, NEMA 5–15R

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