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APC Smart-UPS RT 5kVA vs APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:5 kVA
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:3500 W
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:2700 W
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:2.50 h
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:3 h
  • Cable length
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:3.05 m
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:2.44 m
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:111.4 kg
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:63.6 kg
  • Interface
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:DB-25 RS-232, Smart-Slot
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot
  • Input connection type
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:NEMA L6-30P
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:NEMA L5-30P
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:259 x 660 x 432 mm
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:221 x 495 x 444 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 5kVA, Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible
26 specifications
Features2 differ
Output power capacityDiffers5 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers3500 W2700 W
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Surge energy ratingKnown for one480 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
Battery1 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery recharge timeDiffers2.50 h3 h
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 min
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthDiffers3.05 m2.44 m
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)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
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCSA, FCC Part 15 Class A, UL 1778CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778, RoHS 7b Exemption
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers111.4 kg63.6 kg
Other features5 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneRBC44Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffersDB-25 RS-232, Smart-SlotDB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot
Output connectionsDiffers8x NEMA 5-20R 1x NEMA L14-30R 4x NEMA L6-20R 2x NEMA L6-30R9x NEMA 5-15R 2x NEMA 5-20R
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA L6-30PNEMA L5-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs259 x 660 x 432 mm221 x 495 x 444 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers208 V120 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 V

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