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APC Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower vs APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 9 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower (12 kVA vs 3 kVA). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 6,750 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower (9600 W vs 2850 W). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 2.5 min more typical backup time at full load than the APC Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower (6 min vs 3.5 min). Input frequency: 60 Hz on the APC Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower, 45/65 Hz on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower. Replacement battery cartridge: RBC43 on the APC Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower, SYBT5 on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower:3 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:12 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower:2850 W
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:9600 W
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower:60 Hz
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:45/65 Hz
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower:3.5 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:6 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower:11.9 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:17.1 min
  • Replacement battery cartridge
    • Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower:RBC43
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:SYBT5
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower:46.8 kg
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:263.6 kg
  • Package weight
    • Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower:56.8 kg
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:287.3 kg

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Comparison of Smart-UPS XL Modular 3000VA 120V Rackmount/Tower, SYA12K16P
35 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers3 kVA12 kVA
Output powerDiffers2850 W9600 W
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 frequencyDiffers60 Hz45/65 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
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62 dB
Surge energy ratingKnown for one540 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers3.5 min6 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers11.9 min17.1 min
Replacement battery cartridgeDiffersRBC43SYBT5
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Cable lengthKnown for one3.05 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers46.8 kg263.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePowerChute Network Shutdown v2.2.3
Package weightDiffers56.8 kg287.3 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Other features4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs432 x 678 x 86 mm483 x 726 x 937 mm
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
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs596 x 980 x 250 mm599 x 997 x 1181 mm
InterfaceKnown for oneDB-9 RS-232/RJ-45 10/100 Base-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeKnown for oneNEMA 5-15R/NEMA 5-20RUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-5 - 55 °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

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