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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
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62 dB
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
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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