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APC SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA vs APC SURT8000RMXLI uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Double-conversion (Online) 8 kVA

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 14identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:3 kVA
    • SURT8000RMXLI uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Double-conversion (Online) 8 kVA:8 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:2700 W
    • SURT8000RMXLI uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Double-conversion (Online) 8 kVA:6400 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:70 V
    • SURT8000RMXLI uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Double-conversion (Online) 8 kVA:160 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:153 V
    • SURT8000RMXLI uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Double-conversion (Online) 8 kVA:280 V
  • Input frequency
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:50/60 Hz
    • SURT8000RMXLI uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Double-conversion (Online) 8 kVA:45/65 Hz
  • Surge energy rating
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:540 J
    • SURT8000RMXLI uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Double-conversion (Online) 8 kVA:1265 J
  • Efficiency
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:97.5%
    • SURT8000RMXLI uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Double-conversion (Online) 8 kVA:93%
  • Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:5%
    • SURT8000RMXLI uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Double-conversion (Online) 8 kVA:3%

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63 specifications
Features8 differ
UPS topologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDouble-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers3 kVA8 kVA
Output powerDiffers2700 W6400 W
Input operation voltage (min)Differs70 V160 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs153 V280 V
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz45/65 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 V
Surge energy ratingDiffers540 J1265 J
EfficiencyDiffers97.5%93%
Crest factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:1
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs5%3%
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOverload
Auto-restartKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5–15R, NEMA 5–20R, NEMA L5-30RC13 coupler, C19 coupler, Terminal
Power plugDiffersNEMA L5-30PTerminal
AC outlets quantityDiffers10 AC outlet(s)8 AC outlet(s)
Number of output IEC jumpersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of batteries supportedDiffers14
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.1 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h2.20 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Automatic battery testKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cold startKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersRackmount/TowerRackmount
Rack capacityDiffers2U6U
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP20
Cable lengthKnown for one2.44 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersBSMI, CSA, EN 50091-2, EN 55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, NOM, TUV, UL 1778, VCCI Class A REACH UL 1449C-tick, CE, EN 50091-1, EN 50091-2, EN 55022 Class A, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2, GOST, VDE
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers178 mm432 mm
DepthDiffers483 mm736 mm
HeightDiffers432 mm263 mm
WeightDiffers38.6 kg110.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source597 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source991 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source552 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source129.1 kg
Other features2 differ
Number of phasesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Output connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x HardWire 3-wire (H N + G) & 4 x IEC 320 C13 & 4 x IEC 320 C19
Input connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHardWire 3 wire (1PH+N+G), HardWire 5-wire (3PH + N + G)
Management platformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMP
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V230 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers120 V230 V
Communication options, slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartSlot
Output connection typeKnown for one6 x NEMA 5-15R & 3 x NEMA 5-20R & 1 x NEMA L5-30RUnknown — not stated by the source

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