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APC Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out vs APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 9.8 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out (12 kVA vs 2.2 kVA). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 8,000 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out (9600 W vs 1600 W). The APC Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out has 0.8 min more typical backup time at full load than the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower (6.8 min vs 6 min). Input frequency: 60 Hz on the APC Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out, 45/65 Hz on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower. Replacement battery cartridge: RBC12 on the APC Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out, SYBT5 on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out:2.2 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:12 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out:1600 W
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:9600 W
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out:60 Hz
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:45/65 Hz
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out:6.8 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:6 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out:24.5 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:17.1 min
  • Replacement battery cartridge
    • Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out:RBC12
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:SYBT5
  • Product colour
    • Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out:Beige
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:Black
  • Package weight
    • Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out:46.8 kg
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:287.3 kg

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Comparison of Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 3U 120V/230V In 120V Out, SYA12K16P
36 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers2.2 kVA12 kVA
Output powerDiffers1600 W9600 W
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 V
Input operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source138 V
Input frequencyDiffers60 Hz45/65 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 V
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers6.8 min6 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers24.5 min17.1 min
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Replacement battery cartridgeDiffersRBC12SYBT5
Design1 differ
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Product colourDiffersBeigeBlack
Cable lengthKnown for one1.83 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source263.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePowerChute Network Shutdown v2.2.3
Package weightDiffers46.8 kg287.3 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Other features4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs483 x 635 x 132 mm483 x 726 x 937 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAIX, HP/UX, Linux, Mac OS X, Novell, Solaris, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers230 V208 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs622 x 953 x 254 mm599 x 997 x 1181 mm
Battery typeKnown for oneleakproofUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneDB-9/RS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeKnown for oneNEMA 5-20PUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source

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