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APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS vs APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS

23specifications compared
8differ
15identical
2known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS has 4 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS (12 kVA vs 8 kVA). The APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS has 2,800 W more output power than the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS (8400 W vs 5600 W). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 0.8 min more typical backup time at full load than the APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS (5.1 min vs 4.3 min). Dimensions (WxDxH): 483 x 737 x 845 mm on the APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS, 483 x 737 x 756 mm on the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS.

Output power capacity
- Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:12 kVA
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:8 kVA
Output power
- Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:8400 W
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5600 W
Typical backup time at full load
- Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:4.3 min
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5.1 min
Typical backup time at half load
- Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:15.1 min
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:16.7 min
Weight
- Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:291.8 kg
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:205.9 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:483 x 737 x 845 mm
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:483 x 737 x 756 mm

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Comparison of Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS, Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS
25 specifications	A APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS View product	B APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS View product
Features2 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	12 kVA	8 kVA
Output powerDiffers	8400 W	5600 W
Input frequency	60 Hz	60 Hz
Emergency Power Off (EPO)	Yes	Yes
Noise level	62 dB	62 dB
Audible alarm(s)	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers	4.3 min	5.1 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers	15.1 min	16.7 min
Battery recharge time	3 h	3 h
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 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 altitude	0 - 3000 m	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 15000 m	0 - 15000 m
Certificatesidentical
Certification	CSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778	CSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	291.8 kg	205.9 kg
Other features3 differ
InterfaceDiffers	DB-9 RS-232,RJ-45 10 Base-T ethernet / SNMP/ Telnet,SmartSlot	DB-9 RS-232,RJ-45 10 Base-T ethernet/ SNMP/ Telnet,SmartSlot
Output connectionsDiffers	(1) Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) (24) NEMA 5-20R (6) NEMA L6-20R (1) NEMA L6-30R	(1) Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) (12) NEMA 5-20R (6) NEMA L6-20R (2) NEMA L6-30R
Input connection type	Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)	Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	483 x 737 x 845 mm	483 x 737 x 756 mm
Nominal input voltage	208 V	208 V

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