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

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  • 10differ
  • 4identical
  • 25known 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 (12 kVA vs 2.2 kVA). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 7,750 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA (9600 W vs 1850 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 (62 dB vs 53 dB). Input frequency: 50/60 Hz on the APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA, 45/65 Hz on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower. Dimensions (WxDxH): 196 x 503 x 432 mm on the APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA, 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:2.2 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:12 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:1850 W
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:9600 W
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:50/60 Hz
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:45/65 Hz
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:53 dB
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:62 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:10.4 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:6 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:28.5 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:17.1 min
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:55 kg
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:263.6 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:196 x 503 x 432 mm
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:483 x 726 x 937 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS XL 2200VA, SYA12K16P
39 specifications
Features4 differ
Output power capacityDiffers2.2 kVA12 kVA
Output powerDiffers1850 W9600 W
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz45/65 Hz
Surge energy ratingKnown for one480 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers53 dB62 dB
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
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
Battery2 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers10.4 min6 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers28.5 min17.1 min
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSYBT5
Designidentical
Cable lengthKnown for one2.44 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
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
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 15000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers55 kg263.6 kg
Other features3 differ
InterfaceKnown for oneDB-9 RS-232,Smart-Slot,USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsKnown for one(9) NEMA 5-15R (2) NEMA 5-20RUnknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeKnown for oneNEMA 5-20PUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs196 x 503 x 432 mm483 x 726 x 937 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers120 V208 V
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
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePowerChute Network Shutdown v2.2.3
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source287.3 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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