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APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA vs APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 5identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 7 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA (12 kVA vs 5 kVA). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 6,100 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA (9600 W vs 3500 W). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 0.5 h more battery recharge time than the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA (3 h vs 2.50 h). Input frequency: 50/60 Hz on the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA, 45/65 Hz on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower. Dimensions (WxDxH): 432 x 660 x 218 mm on the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA, 483 x 726 x 937 mm on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA:5 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:12 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA:3500 W
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:9600 W
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA:50/60 Hz
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:45/65 Hz
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA:2.50 h
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:3 h
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA:100.5 kg
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:263.6 kg
  • Package weight
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA:117.3 kg
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:287.3 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA:432 x 660 x 218 mm
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:483 x 726 x 937 mm
  • Package dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA:603 x 980 x 601 mm
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:599 x 997 x 1181 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 5000VA, SYA12K16P
38 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers5 kVA12 kVA
Output powerDiffers3500 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 frequencyDiffers50/60 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
Surge energy ratingKnown for one480 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.1 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers2.50 h3 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSYBT5
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthKnown for one3.05 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers100.5 kg263.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePowerChute Network Shutdown v2.2.3
Package weightDiffers117.3 kg287.3 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs432 x 660 x 218 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 voltage208 V208 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs603 x 980 x 601 mm599 x 997 x 1181 mm
Battery typeKnown for oneRBC44Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneSmart-SlotUnknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsKnown for one12x NEMA 5-20R 2x NEMA L6-20R 1x NEMA L6-30RUnknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeKnown for oneNEMA L6-30PUnknown — 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
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778Unknown — not stated by the source

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