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APC by Schneider Electric SRT3000RMXLI Online Rackmount UPS 3000VA 230V 2U

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric SRT3000RMXLI is a 3000VA / 2700W online double-conversion uninterruptible power supply in a compact 2U rackmount form factor — built for server rooms, network closets, and security operations centers where clean, conditioned power is non-negotiable. Unlike line-interactive or standby designs, the SRT3000RMXLI runs load equipment off the inverter 100% of the time, meaning there is zero transfer time to battery during an outage. Input voltage is 230V; output is regulated 230V regardless of incoming fluctuations. If your site sees brown-outs, voltage sags, or dirty utility power, this architecture eliminates those events entirely rather than tolerating them.

The unit draws from a 96V lead-acid battery bank and ships with a 2.4-meter input cable, keeping it ready to rack without sourcing additional hardware for most standard deployments.

Key Features

• 3000VA / 2700W True Online Double-Conversion: The inverter is always between your equipment and the utility — not just on transfer. This means voltage spikes, frequency variation, and complete outages all receive the same response: zero-interruption, conditioned 230V output. Critical for NVRs, servers, and network switches where even a 20ms transfer delay can trigger a reboot cycle.
• 2700W Continuous Output: At a 0.9 power factor, 2700W covers a dense 2U or 4U rack load — enough for a mid-tier NVR with a full drive bay, a PoE switch stack, and associated networking. Know your load before you buy: if your actual wattage approaches 2700W, step up to a 5000VA unit; sustained operation near the ceiling degrades battery life and runtime.
• 2U Rackmount Profile: Two rack units is the minimum standard height for a UPS of this capacity. It fits standard 19-inch open-frame and enclosed racks without special shelving. Leaves room in a 12U wall-mount enclosure for switches and patch panels alongside it.
• 10-Outlet Output Panel (8x C13 + 2x C19): Eight IEC C13 receptacles cover standard 1U server and switch power supplies; two C19 outlets handle higher-draw PDUs or servers with C20 inlets. No need for a downstream PDU on most mid-density racks — the outlet mix is already suited to mixed-device loads.
• 96V Lead-Acid Battery: The higher battery string voltage (96V vs. the 48V common in smaller units) supports more efficient inverter operation and longer runtime at partial loads. Lead-acid chemistry is field-serviceable and replacement batteries are widely available — relevant for a UPS you expect to run for five or more years.
• 230V Input / Output: Native 230V design for international and European deployments, UK commercial installations, and any North American site wired to 208V or 240V feeds. Verify your local receptacle standard before ordering — this unit is not dual-voltage switchable.
• 2.4m Input Cable Included: The included 2.4-meter (approximately 8-foot) power cable gives enough reach from a floor-level PDU to a mid-rack position without requiring a cable extension on day one. Useful detail for rack planning.
• Black Finish: Standard black chassis matches virtually every commercial rack enclosure without ordering a color-matched bezel — minor point, but relevant in customer-visible server room environments.

Integration & Compatibility

The SRT series from APC by Schneider Electric is designed around the SmartConnect and Network Management Card (NMC) ecosystem. An NMC slot (verify availability on this SKU) enables SNMP monitoring, email alerts, and integration with building management or DCIM platforms — relevant if you are managing more than a handful of rackmount UPS units across a site. Without an NMC, the unit exposes a USB and/or serial management port for local software monitoring via PowerChute.

For security infrastructure deployments, pair this UPS with a managed PoE switch on a dedicated circuit fed from the C19 outlets, reserving the C13 bank for NVR and server loads. Consult a UPS sizing and runtime guide to calculate actual runtime at your specific load — a 2700W unit running at 1000W will deliver substantially longer backup time than the same unit at 2500W.

The SRT3000RMXLI is suited for use with virtualization hosts, IP video recorders, access control servers, and network infrastructure in commercial buildings, data center edge deployments, and security operations centers. It is not rated for hazardous environments, and the lead-acid battery requires a conditioned (climate-controlled) rack room for rated battery life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the SRT3000RMXLI and a line-interactive UPS of the same VA rating?

A: The SRT3000RMXLI uses online double-conversion topology, meaning the load always runs off the inverter — there is no transfer time to battery during an outage or voltage event. Line-interactive UPS units switch to battery, typically in 2–10ms, which can trigger brief interruptions in sensitive equipment. For NVRs, servers, and network switches, the online topology is the safer choice.

Q: What output voltage does the SRT3000RMXLI provide, and can it be configured for other voltages?

A: The SRT3000RMXLI outputs 230V AC. It is designed for 230V markets. It is not a dual-voltage or configurable-output model — verify your equipment and local supply standards before ordering.

Q: How many outlets does the SRT3000RMXLI have, and what connector types?

A: The SRT3000RMXLI provides 10 IEC outlets: 8x C13 and 2x C19. This mix supports standard 1U server and networking equipment on the C13 ports, and higher-draw devices with C20 inlets on the C19 ports.

Q: What battery type does the SRT3000RMXLI use, and is it user-replaceable?

A: The SRT3000RMXLI uses a 96V lead-acid battery. Lead-acid batteries in the SRT series are designed to be hot-swappable and field-replaceable using APC replacement battery cartridges — no UPS shutdown required during a battery swap.

Q: What rack space does the SRT3000RMXLI require?

A: The SRT3000RMXLI occupies 2U (two rack units) in a standard 19-inch rack. It fits standard open-frame and enclosed commercial rack enclosures.

Q: What is the actual watt rating of the SRT3000RMXLI, and how does that affect load planning?

A: The SRT3000RMXLI is rated at 2700W (3000VA at 0.9 power factor). Plan your connected load not to exceed 2700W; sustained operation near capacity accelerates battery wear and reduces runtime. For loads above 2000W, calculate runtime carefully — higher loads mean significantly shorter battery backup duration.

Karl Wilson

The SRT3000RMXLI sits in the sweet spot for mid-density rack deployments where you need genuine online double-conversion protection without stepping up to a 5U tower or a full 5000VA unit. The 96V battery string is one of the details I flag to integrators: at 96V, the inverter operates more efficiently at partial loads than a lower-voltage design, which translates to longer runtime when your actual draw is well below 2700W — exactly the scenario in a security rack running an NVR at 300W and a PoE switch at 200W.

Technical Highlights:

• Online Double-Conversion Topology: Zero transfer time to battery — the inverter is always active. For access control servers or NVRs that reboot on a 5ms interruption, this is the only topology that eliminates the problem rather than minimizing it.
• 2700W / 3000VA at 0.9 PF: The 0.9 power factor rating means the VA and watt figures are close — less de-rating than older 0.7-PF designs. A 2U rack supporting a mid-tier NVR, a 24-port PoE switch, and a pair of servers typically draws 800–1400W, leaving substantial headroom and meaningful runtime margin.
• 8x C13 + 2x C19 Outlet Configuration: The two C19 outlets handle the highest-draw items (dense PoE switches with C20 inlets); the eight C13 ports cover the remaining devices. In practice, this eliminates the need for a downstream PDU in most 8–12 device racks.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 230V input is fixed — confirm your facility's supply voltage and local receptacle standard match before specifying this unit. If your building uses 208V three-phase with single-phase 208V legs, verify the SRT3000RMXLI's input range covers 208V (check the extended spec sheet for input voltage window) before ordering.
• Lead-acid batteries degrade faster above 25°C ambient. A rack room without active cooling that runs hot in summer will measurably shorten battery service intervals — factor that into your maintenance planning if this is going into a non-climate-controlled enclosure.

For a physical security operations center — NVR stack, access control server, managed PoE switch, and a workstation — the SRT3000RMXLI provides clean 230V power with enough outlet density to eliminate a PDU and enough wattage headroom for the full stack. It is the right unit when your load is under 2000W and your priority is zero-transfer-time protection in a 2U footprint.