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APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute vs APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS

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  • 7differ
  • 9identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute (8 kVA vs 3 kVA). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 2,900 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute (5600 W vs 2700 W). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 9 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute (62 dB vs 53 dB). Certification: CSA on the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute, CSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778 on the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS. Dimensions (WxDxH): 483 x 660 x 133 mm on the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute, 483 x 737 x 756 mm on the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute:3 kVA
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:8 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute:2700 W
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5600 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute:53 dB
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:62 dB
  • Certification
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute:CSA
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:CSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute:56.4 kg
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:205.9 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute:483 x 660 x 133 mm
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:483 x 737 x 756 mm
  • Nominal input voltage
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute:120 V
    • Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:208 V

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Comparison of Smart-UPS XL 3000VA Rack-mountable UPS - 3000VA 2700W - 5.4 Minute, Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS
32 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers3 kVA8 kVA
Output powerDiffers2700 W5600 W
Input frequency60 Hz60 Hz
Surge energy ratingKnown for one880 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers53 dB62 dB
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneAPCRBC105Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.7 min
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one2.44 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCSACSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers56.4 kg205.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one69.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs483 x 660 x 133 mm483 x 737 x 756 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one610 x 813 x 305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Communication options, slotKnown for oneSmartSlotUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDB-9 RS-232,RJ-45 10 Base-T ethernet/ SNMP/ Telnet,SmartSlot
Output connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(1) Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) (12) NEMA 5-20R (6) NEMA L6-20R (2) NEMA L6-30R
Input connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)

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