Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC SMX1500RMNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA vs APC SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 39identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • SMX1500RMNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:1.44 kVA
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:2.88 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMX1500RMNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:1200 W
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:2700 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • SMX1500RMNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:75 V
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:70 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • SMX1500RMNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:154 V
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:153 V
  • Maximum current
    • SMX1500RMNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:12 A
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:15 A
  • Surge energy rating
    • SMX1500RMNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:600 J
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:540 J
  • Power protection features
    • SMX1500RMNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:Short circuit
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:Overload
  • Power plug
    • SMX1500RMNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:NEMA 5-15P
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:NEMA L5-30P

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Comparison of SMX1500RMNCUS, SMX3000LVNCUS
68 specifications
Features7 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers1.44 kVA2.88 kVA
Output powerDiffers1200 W2700 W
WaveformSineSine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs75 V70 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs154 V153 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (max)120 V120 V
Output frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)YesYes
Maximum currentDiffers12 A15 A
Surge energy ratingDiffers600 J540 J
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)5%5%
Noise levelKnown for one40 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresDiffersShort circuitOverload
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Web-based managementYesYes
Audible alarm modesAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarmAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarm
Auto-restartYesYes
Temperature voltage compensationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EMI/RFI noise filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Ports & interfaces3 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5–15RNEMA 5–15R, NEMA 5–20R, NEMA L5-30R
Power plugDiffersNEMA 5-15PNEMA L5-30P
AC outlets quantityDiffers8 AC outlet(s)10 AC outlet(s)
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB port typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interfaceYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartSlotYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery life (max)5 year(s)5 year(s)
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Hot-swap batteryYesYes
Automatic battery testYesYes
Cold startYesYes
Design1 differ
Form factorRackmount/TowerRackmount/Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack capacityDiffers2U4U
Cable length2.44 m2.44 m
Display typeLCDLCD
LED indicatorsYesYes
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
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitYesYes
Cables includedRS-232, USB cableRS-232, USB cable
Quick installation guideYesYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDifferscUL Listed, TAA compliance, UL 1778BSMI, CSA, EN 50091-2, EN 55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, NOM, TAA, TUV, UL
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers432 mm178 mm
DepthDiffers490 mm483 mm
HeightDiffers89 mm432 mm
WeightDiffers24.8 kg38.6 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Resource CDYesYes
Software CDYesYes
Package widthDiffers589 mm586 mm
Package depthDiffers620 mm633 mm
Package heightDiffers246 mm330 mm
Package weightDiffers30 kg47.7 kg
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BracketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data1 differ
Products per palletDiffers8 pc(s)6 pc(s)

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