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APC Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA vs APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS

22specifications compared
11differ
11identical
4known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 6 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA (8 kVA vs 2 kVA). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 4,200 W more output power than the APC Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA (5600 W vs 1400 W). The APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS has 2 dB more noise level than the APC Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA (62 dB vs 60 dB). Dimensions (WxDxH): 483 x 730 x 445 mm on the APC Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA, 483 x 737 x 756 mm on the APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS.

Output power capacity
- Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA:2 kVA
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:8 kVA
Output power
- Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA:1400 W
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5600 W
Noise level
- Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA:60 dB
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:62 dB
Typical backup time at full load
- Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA:12.3 min
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:5.1 min
Typical backup time at half load
- Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA:28.4 min
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:16.7 min
Battery recharge time
- Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA:4 h
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:3 h
Weight
- Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA:117.7 kg
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:205.9 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA:483 x 730 x 445 mm
- Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS:483 x 737 x 756 mm

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Comparison of Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA, Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS
26 specifications	A APC Symmetra RM 2kVA Scalable to 6kVA View product	B APC Symmetra RM 8kVA Scalable UPS View product
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	2 kVA	8 kVA
Output powerDiffers	1400 W	5600 W
Noise levelDiffers	60 dB	62 dB
Input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Battery3 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers	12.3 min	5.1 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers	28.4 min	16.7 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers	4 h	3 h
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	1.83 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	117.7 kg	205.9 kg
Other features4 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	(12) NEMA 5-20R (2) NEMA L6-20R	(1) Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) (12) NEMA 5-20R (6) NEMA L6-20R (2) NEMA L6-30R
Input connection typeDiffers	Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) / NEMA L6-30P (30A Twist-Lock)	Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	483 x 730 x 445 mm	483 x 737 x 756 mm

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