Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC MDC42SX5KVAT uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 5 kVA vs APC Smart-UPS SMT1500RMI2UC - 4x C13, USB, Rackmount 2U, SmartConnect, 1500VA

14specifications compared
12differ
2identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Output power capacity
- MDC42SX5KVAT uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 5 kVA:5 kVA
- Smart-UPS SMT1500RMI2UC - 4x C13, USB, Rackmount 2U, SmartConnect, 1500VA:1.5 kVA
Input operation voltage (min)
- MDC42SX5KVAT uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 5 kVA:208 V
- Smart-UPS SMT1500RMI2UC - 4x C13, USB, Rackmount 2U, SmartConnect, 1500VA:151 V
Input frequency
- MDC42SX5KVAT uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 5 kVA:60 Hz
- Smart-UPS SMT1500RMI2UC - 4x C13, USB, Rackmount 2U, SmartConnect, 1500VA:50/60 Hz
Rack capacity
- MDC42SX5KVAT uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 5 kVA:42U
- Smart-UPS SMT1500RMI2UC - 4x C13, USB, Rackmount 2U, SmartConnect, 1500VA:2U
Width
- MDC42SX5KVAT uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 5 kVA:600 mm
- Smart-UPS SMT1500RMI2UC - 4x C13, USB, Rackmount 2U, SmartConnect, 1500VA:432 mm
Depth
- MDC42SX5KVAT uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 5 kVA:1070 mm
- Smart-UPS SMT1500RMI2UC - 4x C13, USB, Rackmount 2U, SmartConnect, 1500VA:477 mm
Height
- MDC42SX5KVAT uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 5 kVA:1991 mm
- Smart-UPS SMT1500RMI2UC - 4x C13, USB, Rackmount 2U, SmartConnect, 1500VA:86 mm
Weight
- MDC42SX5KVAT uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 5 kVA:281.2 kg
- Smart-UPS SMT1500RMI2UC - 4x C13, USB, Rackmount 2U, SmartConnect, 1500VA:26.1 kg

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Comparison of MDC42SX5KVAT, SMT1500RMI2UC
62 specifications	A APC MDC42SX5KVAT uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 5 kVA Model MDC42SX5KVAT View product	B APC Smart-UPS SMT1500RMI2UC - 4x C13, USB, Rackmount 2U, SmartConnect, 1500VA Model SMT1500RMI2UC View product
Features3 differ
UPS topology	Line-Interactive	Line-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers	5 kVA	1.5 kVA
Output powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 W
WaveformKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs	208 V	151 V
Input operation voltage (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	302 V
Input frequencyDiffers	60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 V
Output frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
Surge energy ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	459 J
Response timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 ms
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46 dB
Audible alarm(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audible alarm modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Alarm when on battery, Low battery alarm
Auto-restartKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
AC outlet typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C13 coupler, IEC Jumpers
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C14 coupler
AC outlets quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 AC outlet(s)
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RJ-45
SmartSlotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SmartConnect portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 year(s)
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic battery testKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cold startKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rackmount
Product colour	Black	Black
Rack capacityDiffers	42U	2U
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 15000 m
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232, USB cable
Management card includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR, Green Premium
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, EAC, EN / IEC 62040-1, EN / IEC 62040-2, Energy Star 1.0 (EU), RCM, TÜV, VDE
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	600 mm	432 mm
DepthDiffers	1070 mm	477 mm
HeightDiffers	1991 mm	86 mm
WeightDiffers	281.2 kg	26.1 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Resource CDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Package widthDiffers	1321 mm	594 mm
Package depthDiffers	1105 mm	603 mm
Package heightDiffers	2179 mm	251 mm
Package weightDiffers	39.7 kg	31.9 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85078000
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1416.6
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 V

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