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APC Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V vs APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS -

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  • 8identical
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Key differences

The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS - has 6.56 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V (8 kVA vs 1.44 kVA). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS - has 4,620 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V (5600 W vs 980 W). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS - has 16 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V (62 dB vs 46 dB). Dimensions (WxDxH): 483 x 457 x 89 mm on the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V, 483 x 737 x 845 mm on the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS -.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V:1.44 kVA
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS -:8 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V:980 W
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS -:5600 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V:46 dB
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS -:62 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V:7.4 min
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS -:4.3 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V:26.5 min
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS -:14.8 min
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V:27.4 kg
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS -:249.1 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V:483 x 457 x 89 mm
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS -:483 x 737 x 845 mm
  • Nominal input voltage
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V:120 V
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS -:208 V

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Comparison of Smart-UPS 1500VA RM 2U 120V, Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable to 12kVA or 16kVA Rack-mountable UPS -
29 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.44 kVA8 kVA
Output powerDiffers980 W5600 W
Input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelDiffers46 dB62 dB
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge energy ratingKnown for one459 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers7.4 min4.3 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers26.5 min14.8 min
Battery recharge timeKnown for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthKnown for one2.44 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
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 altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 15000 m0 - 15000 m
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers27.4 kg249.1 kg
Other features2 differ
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDB-9 RS-232,RJ-45 10 Base-T ethernet / SNMP/ Telnet,SmartSlot
Output connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(1) Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) (8) NEMA L5-20R (6) NEMA L6-20R (1) NEMA L6-30R
Input connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs483 x 457 x 89 mm483 x 737 x 845 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one594 x 603 x 251 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one31.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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