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APC SMT3000RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA vs APC SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 19identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • SMT3000RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:3 kVA
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMT3000RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:2700 W
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:1200 W
  • Surge energy rating
    • SMT3000RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:459 J
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:645 J
  • Noise level
    • SMT3000RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:55 dB
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:40 dB
  • AC outlet types
    • SMT3000RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:NEMA 5–15R, NEMA 5–20R
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:NEMA 5–15R
  • Form factor
    • SMT3000RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:Rackmount
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:Rackmount/Tower
  • Certification
    • SMT3000RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:CSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:cUL, UL 1778
  • Width
    • SMT3000RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:480 mm
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:432 mm

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Comparison of SMT3000RM2U, SMX1500RM2U
39 specifications
Features4 differ
Output power capacityDiffers3 kVA1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers2700 W1200 W
Input operation voltage (min)75 V75 V
Input operation voltage (max)154 V154 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)120 V120 V
Output operation voltage (max)120 V120 V
Surge energy ratingDiffers459 J645 J
EfficiencyKnown for one98%Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers55 dB40 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Maximum currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 A
Ports & interfaces1 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5–15R, NEMA 5–20RNEMA 5–15R
AC outlets quantity8 AC outlet(s)8 AC outlet(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersRackmountRackmount/Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack capacity2U2U
Cable lengthKnown for one2.44 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
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 altitude0 - 15000 m0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778cUL, UL 1778
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm432 mm
DepthDiffers683 mm490 mm
HeightDiffers86 mm89 mm
WeightDiffers44.3 kg24.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one51.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Battery typeDiffersRBC43APCRBC115
InterfaceKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltage120 V120 V
Nominal output voltage120 V120 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs600 x 980 x 254 mm589 x 620 x 246 mm

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