Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V vs APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible

19specifications compared
13differ
6identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible has 600 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V (2700 W vs 2100 W). The APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V has 2 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible (55 dB vs 53 dB). The APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V has 9.1 min more typical backup time at full load than the APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible (14.1 min vs 5 min). Interface: Smart-Slot on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V, DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot on the APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible. Output connections: 2x NEMA L6-20R 2x NEMA L6-30R on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V, 9x NEMA 5-15R 2x NEMA 5-20R on the APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible.

Output power
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:2100 W
- Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:2700 W
Noise level
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:55 dB
- Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:53 dB
Typical backup time at full load
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:14.1 min
- Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:5 min
Typical backup time at half load
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:33.9 min
- Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:17 min
Battery recharge time
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:2.50 h
- Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:3 h
Weight
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:54.5 kg
- Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:63.6 kg
Interface
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:Smart-Slot
- Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot
Input connection type
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:NEMA L6-30P
- Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:NEMA L5-30P

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V, Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible
27 specifications	A APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V View product	B APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible View product
Features2 differ
Output powerDiffers	2100 W	2700 W
Noise levelDiffers	55 dB	53 dB
Battery3 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers	14.1 min	5 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers	33.9 min	17 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers	2.50 h	3 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.44 m
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3000 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 15000 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778	CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778, RoHS 7b Exemption
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	54.5 kg	63.6 kg
Other features6 differ
Battery typeKnown for one	Lead-Acid	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffers	Smart-Slot	DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot
Output connectionsDiffers	2x NEMA L6-20R 2x NEMA L6-30R	9x NEMA 5-15R 2x NEMA 5-20R
Input connection typeDiffers	NEMA L6-30P	NEMA L5-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	130 x 660 x 432 mm	221 x 495 x 444 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers	208 V	120 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers	208 V	120 V
Output voltage noteKnown for one	Configurable for 208 or 240 nominal output voltage	Unknown — not stated by the source

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