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APC SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V vs APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 7identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 5.8 kVA more output power capacity than the APC SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V (8 kVA vs 2.2 kVA). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 3,620 W more output power than the APC SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V (5600 W vs 1980 W). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 15 dB more noise level than the APC SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V (62 dB vs 47 dB). Operating relative humidity (H-H): 0 - 90% on the APC SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V, 0 - 95% on the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS. Input connection type: NEMA 5-15R on the APC SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V, Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) on the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS.

  • Output power capacity
    • SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V:2.2 kVA
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:8 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V:1980 W
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5600 W
  • Noise level
    • SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V:47 dB
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:62 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V:5.2 min
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5.1 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V:15.7 min
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:16.7 min
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V:0 - 90%
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:0 - 95%
  • Input connection type
    • SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V:NEMA 5-15R
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V:483 x 457 x 89 mm
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:483 x 737 x 756 mm

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Comparison of SMART UPS 2200 VA RM 2U 120V, Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS
31 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers2.2 kVA8 kVA
Output powerDiffers1980 W5600 W
Input frequency60 Hz60 Hz
Surge energy ratingKnown for one480 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers47 dB62 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Battery2 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers5.2 min5.1 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers15.7 min16.7 min
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one2.44 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 45 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 15000 m
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one43.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneRBC43Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffersDB-9/RS-232DB-9 RS-232,RJ-45 10 Base-T ethernet/ SNMP/ Telnet,SmartSlot
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA 5-15RHard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs483 x 457 x 89 mm483 x 737 x 756 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one622 x 953 x 254 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source205.9 kg

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