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APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer vs APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS

20specifications compared
9differ
11identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer (8 kVA vs 3 kVA). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 3,500 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer (5600 W vs 2100 W). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 7 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer (62 dB vs 55 dB). Input connection type: NEMA L6-30P on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer, Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) on the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS. Dimensions (WxDxH): 259 x 660 x 432 mm on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 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 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:3 kVA
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:8 kVA
Output power
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:2100 W
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5600 W
Noise level
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 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 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:14.1 min
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5.1 min
Typical backup time at half load
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:33.9 min
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:16.7 min
Weight
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:111.4 kg
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:205.9 kg
Input connection type
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:NEMA L6-30P
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:259 x 660 x 432 mm
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:483 x 737 x 756 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer, Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS
28 specifications	A APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V w/ 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer View product	B APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS View product
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	3 kVA	8 kVA
Output powerDiffers	2100 W	5600 W
Surge energy ratingKnown for one	480 J	Unknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)	Yes	Yes
Noise levelDiffers	55 dB	62 dB
Audible alarm(s)	Yes	Yes
Input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers	14.1 min	5.1 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers	33.9 min	16.7 min
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for one	RBC44	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 h
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 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 altitude	0 - 3000 m	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 15000 m	0 - 15000 m
Certificatesidentical
Certification	CSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778	CSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	111.4 kg	205.9 kg
Other features3 differ
Output connectionsDiffers	(8) NEMA 5-20R (1) NEMA L14-30R (4) 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 typeDiffers	NEMA L6-30P	Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	259 x 660 x 432 mm	483 x 737 x 756 mm
Filtering descriptionKnown for one	0.3% IEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltage	208 V	208 V
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DB-9 RS-232,RJ-45 10 Base-T ethernet/ SNMP/ Telnet,SmartSlot

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