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APC by Schneider Electric SRT3000RMXLA-NCUS 3000VA Online Double-Conversion Rack UPS with Network Card

Overview

The SRT3000RMXLA-NCUS is a 3000VA/2700W online double-conversion UPS in a 2U rack form factor, built for server rooms, data closets, and security infrastructure that cannot tolerate even a millisecond of transfer time. Unlike standby or line-interactive designs, double-conversion topology regenerates output power continuously — your downstream equipment never sees raw utility power, spikes, brownouts, or frequency noise. The preinstalled Network Management Card (NMC) means remote monitoring and alerting are ready out of the box, without purchasing a separate card or occupying a SmartSlot. TAA compliance makes this unit a straightforward procurement choice for government and federally funded projects.

Key Features

• Double-Conversion Online Topology: Power is continuously inverted and regenerated, so connected equipment is fully isolated from utility anomalies — no transfer switching, no transfer time. For network video recorders, access control servers, and VoIP infrastructure where even a brief interruption triggers an alert or corrupts a write, this architecture eliminates that failure mode entirely.
• 3000VA / 2700W Capacity: At full rated load, you have 2700W available. At half load (1350W), runtime extends to approximately 10 minutes — enough to execute a controlled shutdown or ride out a brief utility event. Size your connected load to 80% of watts (2160W) to stay within best-practice derating and preserve battery life.
• 2U Rackmount Form Factor: Two rack units is a reasonable density trade-off for this power class. It fits standard 19-inch EIA racks alongside switches, patch panels, and NVR appliances without consuming the space a tower unit would require on a shelf or floor.
• Preinstalled Network Management Card (NMC): Remote access to UPS status, load readings, event logs, and outlet control is available immediately after network provisioning — no additional hardware cost, no SmartSlot consumed. This is the correct feature for any deployment where the UPS rack is not in the same room as the operator.
• 9 Total Output Receptacles — 3 Switched Outlet Groups: Eight NEMA 5-20R outlets and one NEMA L5-30R output give you flexibility to mix standard and high-draw loads. Three independently switched outlet groups let you sequence load shedding or remotely cycle a hung device without killing power to the entire rack.
• NEMA L5-30P Input Connection: The L5-30P twist-lock input requires a matching 30A circuit — verify your panel and PDU wiring before installation. This is the most common pre-installation miss on this unit; a standard 20A circuit is not sufficient.
• External Battery Support — Up to 10 Packs: Runtime is the only spec that cannot be improved after installation without planning for it. This unit supports up to 10 external battery modules, so a 10-minute half-load runtime can be extended significantly for environments that need sustained operation rather than just graceful shutdown time.
• High-Resolution Graphical LCD Control Panel: Local status — load percentage, estimated runtime, input/output voltage, battery health — is readable without a laptop or network connection. Useful during initial commissioning and during an active power event when network access may itself be disrupted.
• TAA Compliance: Qualifies for GSA Schedule procurement and projects subject to Trade Agreements Act requirements. Eliminates a line-item compliance question on government contracts.

Integration and Compatibility

The SRT3000RMXLA-NCUS (often searched as SRT3000RMXLA NCUS) is designed to integrate into standard data center and security infrastructure racks. The preinstalled NMC supports SNMP and web-based management, making it compatible with most enterprise monitoring platforms and NMS environments. The three independently switched outlet groups support scripted or scheduled outlet cycling, which is useful for remotely rebooting hung IP cameras, switches, or access control panels without dispatching a technician. For deployments running rack UPS and power protection alongside network video recorders or managed PoE switches, the NMC's load reporting gives per-outlet visibility that a dumb PDU cannot provide. If your project includes APC's broader APC by Schneider Electric ecosystem — external battery enclosures, rack PDUs, or environmental monitoring — this unit integrates with that product family directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the SRT3000RMXLA-NCUS TAA compliant for government procurement?

A: Yes. The SRT3000RMXLA-NCUS carries TAA compliance, making it eligible for GSA Schedule and federally funded projects subject to Trade Agreements Act requirements.

Q: What input circuit does the SRT3000RMXLA-NCUS require?

A: The unit uses a NEMA L5-30P twist-lock input plug, which requires a dedicated 30A circuit. A standard 20A outlet is not compatible — confirm panel capacity and wiring before installation.

Q: Does the SRT3000RMXLA-NCUS include a Network Management Card?

A: Yes. A Network Management Card (NMC) is preinstalled. Remote SNMP and web-based monitoring are available immediately after network configuration with no additional hardware purchase required.

Q: How long will the SRT3000RMXLA-NCUS run on battery at half load?

A: At half load (approximately 1350W), runtime is approximately 10 minutes. Runtime can be extended by connecting up to 10 external battery modules sold separately.

Q: How many outlets does the SRT3000RMXLA-NCUS provide, and are they all battery-backed?

A: The unit provides 8 NEMA 5-20R outlets and 1 NEMA L5-30R outlet. Outlets are organized into 3 independently switched outlet groups, allowing load shedding or remote device cycling without cutting power to the entire rack.

Q: Can the SRT3000RMXLA-NCUS support additional battery runtime?

A: Yes. The unit supports up to 10 external battery packs, allowing runtime to be extended well beyond the base 10-minute half-load figure for environments that need sustained operation during extended outages.

James Everett

The SRT3000RMXLA-NCUS is the unit I reach for when a project has three constraints simultaneously: it needs online double-conversion protection, remote outlet management, and TAA compliance — and the rack space budget is tight. The preinstalled NMC is the differentiator here; on a 2U online UPS at 3000VA, eliminating the SmartSlot card cost and installation step is meaningful, and it means day-one remote visibility without a truck roll to the IDF.

Technical Highlights:

• Double-Conversion Topology: Zero transfer time to battery — output power is continuously generated by the inverter regardless of input state. For NVRs writing continuously to spinning disk, this eliminates the write-corruption window that a line-interactive unit's 4–8ms transfer creates.
• 3 Switched Outlet Groups: Remote outlet cycling via the NMC is operationally significant in unmanned closets — you can reboot a hung camera controller or access panel without dispatching staff. On a 9-outlet unit, three independent groups give you meaningful load segmentation.
• Up to 10 External Battery Modules: The base 10-minute half-load runtime is a starting point, not a ceiling. For a security operations center that needs 60+ minutes of sustained runtime, the external battery scalability means you size the UPS for load today and scale runtime as the project budget allows.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm a dedicated 30A circuit with a NEMA L5-30P receptacle before the unit ships to site — this is the single most common installation delay on this model. A 20A circuit will not work, and field rewiring adds days to a commissioning schedule.
• At 69 lbs, this is a two-person rack install. Plan accordingly in equipment rooms where solo work is the norm; underestimating physical handling on dense UPS units is a real safety and scheduling issue.

This unit is well-matched to a 10–20 camera NVR rack in a municipal or campus security operations environment where TAA compliance is a contract requirement, the closet is unmanned, and the integrator needs remote power cycling without a separate PDU management layer.