Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL vs APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS

16specifications compared
8differ
8identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL (8 kVA vs 3 kVA). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 3,200 W more output power than the APC Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL (5600 W vs 2400 W). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 62 dB more noise level than the APC Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL (62 dB vs 0.00 dB). Input connection type: BS1363A on the APC Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL, Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) on the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS. Dimensions (WxDxH): 597 x 1072 x 2070 mm on the APC Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL, 483 x 737 x 756 mm on the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS.

Output power capacity
- Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL:3 kVA
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:8 kVA
Output power
- Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL:2400 W
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5600 W
Noise level
- Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL:0.00 dB
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:62 dB
Weight
- Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL:229.3 kg
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:205.9 kg
Input connection type
- Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL:BS1363A
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL:597 x 1072 x 2070 mm
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:483 x 737 x 756 mm
Nominal input voltage
- Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL:230 V
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:208 V

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Comparison of Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL, Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS
32 specifications	A APC Fully Assembled InfraStruXure System 3kVA Smart-UPS XL View product	B APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS View product
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	3 kVA	8 kVA
Output powerDiffers	2400 W	5600 W
Input frequency	60 Hz	60 Hz
Surge energy ratingKnown for one	320 J	Unknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)	Yes	Yes
Noise levelDiffers	0.00 dB	62 dB
Audible alarm(s)	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery recharge time	3 h	3 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for one	RBC27	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.7 min
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	1.83 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)	-15 - 45 °C	-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95%	0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95%	0 - 95%
Operating altitude	0 - 3000 m	0 - 3000 m
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 15000 m
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	229.3 kg	205.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	252.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
InterfaceDiffers	DB-9/RS-232	DB-9 RS-232,RJ-45 10 Base-T ethernet/ SNMP/ Telnet,SmartSlot
Input connection typeDiffers	BS1363A	Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	597 x 1072 x 2070 mm	483 x 737 x 756 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers	230 V	208 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for one	230 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	762 x 1219 x 2210 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	(1) Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) (12) NEMA 5-20R (6) NEMA L6-20R (2) NEMA L6-30R
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778

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