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APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U) vs APC Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V

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  • 9differ
  • 6identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V has 13 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U) (16 kVA vs 3 kVA). The APC Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V has 8,500 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U) (11200 W vs 2700 W). The APC Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V has 9 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U) (62 dB vs 53 dB). Dimensions (WxDxH): 196 x 503 x 432 mm on the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U), 483 x 726 x 937 mm on the APC Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U):3 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:16 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U):2700 W
    • Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:11200 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U):53 dB
    • Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:62 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U):5.5 min
    • Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:7.5 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U):13.6 min
    • Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:20.3 min
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U):55 kg
    • Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:307.7 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U):196 x 503 x 432 mm
    • Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:483 x 726 x 937 mm
  • Nominal input voltage
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U):230 V
    • Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:400 V

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Comparison of Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower/Rackmount (5U), Symmetra LX 16kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V
30 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers3 kVA16 kVA
Output powerDiffers2700 W11200 W
Surge energy ratingKnown for one480 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers53 dB62 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers5.5 min7.5 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers13.6 min20.3 min
Battery recharge timeKnown for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneC-tick, CE, EN 50091-1, EN 50091-2, GOST, VDEUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers55 kg307.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one63.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one3.00 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
InterfaceKnown for oneDB-9 RS-232,Smart-SlotUnknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsDiffers(8) IEC 320 C13 (1) IEC 320 C19 (3) IEC Jumpers- H N + G
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs196 x 503 x 432 mm483 x 726 x 937 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers230 V400 V
Nominal output voltage230 V230 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one381 x 762 x 559 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for oneIEC-320 C20 Schuko CEE 7 / EU1-16P British BS1363AUnknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1PH+N+G, 3PH + N + G
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220: 230

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