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APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM vs APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower

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  • 9differ
  • 5identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 9.8 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM (12 kVA vs 2.2 kVA). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 8,000 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM (9600 W vs 1600 W). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 9 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM (62 dB vs 53 dB). Product colour: Beige on the APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM, Black on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower. Dimensions (WxDxH): 483 x 451 x 222 mm on the APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM, 483 x 726 x 937 mm on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM:2.2 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:12 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM:1600 W
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:9600 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM:53 dB
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:62 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM:9.7 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:6 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM:34.3 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:17.1 min
  • Product colour
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM:Beige
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:Black
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM:6 kg
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:263.6 kg
  • Package weight
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM:68.6 kg
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:287.3 kg

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Comparison of Smart-UPS XL 2200VA RM, SYA12K16P
38 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers2.2 kVA12 kVA
Output powerDiffers1600 W9600 W
Surge energy ratingKnown for one960 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers53 dB62 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
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 frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45/65 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
Ports & interfacesidentical
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers9.7 min6 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers34.3 min17.1 min
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSYBT5
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBeigeBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
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
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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers6 kg263.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers68.6 kg287.3 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePowerChute Network Shutdown v2.2.3
Other features1 differ
Output connectionsKnown for one2X NEMA 5-15R 1X NEMA L6-20R 2X NEMA L6-30RUnknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeKnown for oneNEMA L6-20PUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs483 x 451 x 222 mm483 x 726 x 937 mm
Filtering descriptionKnown for one0.3%Unknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltage208 V208 V
Nominal output voltage208 V208 V
Output voltage noteKnown for one400Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source599 x 997 x 1181 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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