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APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer vs APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 12identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer has 2 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS (10 kVA vs 8 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer has 2,400 W more output power than the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS (8000 W vs 5600 W). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 7 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer (62 dB vs 55 dB). Dimensions (WxDxH): 438 x 668 x 432 mm on the APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer, 483 x 737 x 756 mm on the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:10 kVA
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:8 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:8000 W
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5600 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:55 dB
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:62 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:4 min
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5.1 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:13.2 min
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:16.7 min
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:211.4 kg
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:205.9 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:438 x 668 x 432 mm
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:483 x 737 x 756 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer, Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS
27 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers10 kVA8 kVA
Output powerDiffers8000 W5600 W
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers55 dB62 dB
Input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers4 min5.1 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers13.2 min16.7 min
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsYesYes
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
CertificationCSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778CSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers211.4 kg205.9 kg
Other features3 differ
InterfaceDiffersDB-9 RS-232,RJ-45 10/100 Base-T,Smart-SlotDB-9 RS-232,RJ-45 10 Base-T ethernet/ SNMP/ Telnet,SmartSlot
Output connectionsDiffers2) Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) (1) Hard Wire 4-wire (2PH + N +G) (2) NEMA L14-30R (2) NEMA L5-20R (2) NEMA L6-20R (2) NEMA L6-30R(1) Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) (12) NEMA 5-20R (6) NEMA L6-20R (2) NEMA L6-30R
Input connection typeHard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs438 x 668 x 432 mm483 x 737 x 756 mm
Filtering descriptionKnown for one0.3% IEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltage208 V208 V

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