Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Smart-UPS VT 30kVA vs APC Symmetra 8kVA

17specifications compared
10differ
7identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS VT 30kVA has 22 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Symmetra 8kVA (30 kVA vs 8 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS VT 30kVA has 18,400 W more output power than the APC Symmetra 8kVA (24000 W vs 5600 W). The APC Smart-UPS VT 30kVA has 284.1 kg more weight than the APC Symmetra 8kVA (629.1 kg vs 345 kg). Storage temperature (T-T): -50 - 40 °C on the APC Smart-UPS VT 30kVA, -15 - 45 °C on the APC Symmetra 8kVA. Operating altitude: 0 - 999 m on the APC Smart-UPS VT 30kVA, 0 - 3000 m on the APC Symmetra 8kVA.

Output power capacity
- Smart-UPS VT 30kVA:30 kVA
- Symmetra 8kVA:8 kVA
Output power
- Smart-UPS VT 30kVA:24000 W
- Symmetra 8kVA:5600 W
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Smart-UPS VT 30kVA:-50 - 40 °C
- Symmetra 8kVA:-15 - 45 °C
Operating altitude
- Smart-UPS VT 30kVA:0 - 999 m
- Symmetra 8kVA:0 - 3000 m
Weight
- Smart-UPS VT 30kVA:629.1 kg
- Symmetra 8kVA:345 kg
Interface
- Smart-UPS VT 30kVA:DB-9 RS-232,Smart-Slot
- Symmetra 8kVA:DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Smart-UPS VT 30kVA:523 x 925 x 1499 mm
- Symmetra 8kVA:610 x 686 x 1321 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS VT 30kVA, Symmetra 8kVA
29 specifications	A APC Smart-UPS VT 30kVA View product	B APC Symmetra 8kVA View product
Features2 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	30 kVA	8 kVA
Output powerDiffers	24000 W	5600 W
Input frequencyKnown for one	40/70 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	55 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one	9.5 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one	27.1 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.50 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-50 - 40 °C	-15 - 45 °C
Operating altitudeDiffers	0 - 999 m	0 - 3000 m
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	cUL,ISO 14001,ISO 9001,UL 1778	CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	629.1 kg	345 kg
Other features4 differ
Battery typeKnown for one	VRLA	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffers	DB-9 RS-232,Smart-Slot	DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot
Output connectionsDiffers	(1) Hard Wire 5-wire (3PH + N + G) (1) Screw Terminals	1x Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) 1x Hard Wire 4-wire (2PH + N +G) 4x NEMA 5-15R 3x NEMA L14-30R 3x NEMA L6-30R
Input connection typeDiffers	Hard Wire 5-wire (3PH + N + G)	Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	523 x 925 x 1499 mm	610 x 686 x 1321 mm
Output voltage noteKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Configurable for 120/208 or 120/240 output voltage
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	838 x 737 x 1575 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	390 kg

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