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APC BackUPS RS 500VA vs APC SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 5identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The APC SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA has 2.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC BackUPS RS 500VA (3 kVA vs 0.5 kVA). The APC SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA has 2,400 W more output power than the APC BackUPS RS 500VA (2700 W vs 300 W). The APC SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA 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 SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA. Bundled software: Yes on the APC BackUPS RS 500VA, PowerChute Smart-UPS Bundle on the APC SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA.

  • Output power capacity
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:0.5 kVA
    • SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:300 W
    • SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:2700 W
  • Surge energy rating
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:300 J
    • SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:480 J
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:5.8 min
    • SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:3 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:12.4 min
    • SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:11.3 min
  • Product colour
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:Beige
    • SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:Black
  • Weight
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:5.89 kg
    • SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:43.6 kg
  • Bundled software
    • BackUPS RS 500VA:Yes
    • SUA3000RMI2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:PowerChute Smart-UPS Bundle

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Comparison of BackUPS RS 500VA, SUA3000RMI2U
33 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers0.5 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers300 W2700 W
Surge energy ratingDiffers300 J480 J
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers5.8 min3 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers12.4 min11.3 min
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRBC43
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBeigeBlack
Cable lengthKnown for one1.83 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers5.89 kg43.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersYesPowerChute Smart-UPS Bundle
Package weightKnown for one7.01 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Products per palletDiffers90 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Other features4 differ
Output connectionsDiffers(3)IEC 320 C13 (Battery) (1)IEC 320 C13 (Surge)(8)IEC 320 C13 (3)IEC Jumpers (1)IEC 320 C19
Input connection typeDiffersIEC-320 C14IEC-320 C20, Schuko CEE 7 / EU1-16P, British BS1363A
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs91 x 284 x 165 mm482.6 x 660.4 x 88.9 mm
Nominal input voltage230 V230 V
Nominal output voltage230 V230 V
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 / 240 V
I/O portsDiffersUSB RS232 (9-pin) RJ-45 Modem/FaxSmart UPS, RS-232, USB
Battery typeKnown for oneRBC2Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneSerial, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one168 x 361 x 231 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneA-tick, C-tick, CE, GOST, NEMKOUnknown — not stated by the source

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