APC by Schneider Electric SRT3000RMXLTUS Smart-UPS SRT 3000VA 208V Rack-Mount UPS
Overview
The APC Smart-UPS SRT 3000VA LCD RM 208V — model SRT3000RMXLTUS — is a rack-mount uninterruptible power supply built for environments where an unexpected outage means real consequences: server rooms, network closets, medical lab equipment, and light industrial control systems. At 3000VA on a 208V input, it targets mid-density IT loads where a smaller UPS runs out of headroom and a full 3-phase system is overkill. The TAA-compliant designation makes it a viable option for federal procurement and government-adjacent projects where Trade Agreements Act sourcing is a hard requirement.
The rack-mount form factor integrates into standard 19-inch equipment racks. Physical dimensions of 8.5H × 43.2W × 63.5D cm keep it within a manageable rack footprint, though the depth of 63.5 cm (approximately 25 inches) means you'll want to confirm clearance in shallower rack enclosures before ordering. The unit ships in black and is designed for horizontal rack installation.
Power Delivery and Application Fit
The 3000VA capacity at 208V positions this unit for protecting mid-tier server clusters, network switching infrastructure, or sensitive lab instrumentation where both capacity and voltage accuracy matter. The LCD display on the front panel provides local visibility into load levels, battery status, and fault conditions without requiring a laptop or network connection — useful during initial commissioning or routine checks in wiring closets that don't have full DCIM coverage.
The UPS and power protection category covers a range of capacities; the SRT3000RMXLTUS sits in the mid-range for rack-deployable units in the APC by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS SRT line. Lead-acid battery chemistry is a known quantity for service teams: replacement cells are widely available, and battery swap procedures on the SRT platform are documented and tool-friendly.
Compliance and Procurement
TAA compliance (ECCN 5D992) means the SRT3000RMXLTUS can be specified on GSA schedules and federal IT contracts without triggering country-of-origin exceptions. For integrators supporting government facilities, healthcare networks, or defense-adjacent deployments, this is a non-negotiable filter — and it narrows the field considerably at this capacity and voltage combination. Pair with a compatible rack enclosure and a network management card for remote monitoring in managed environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the SRT3000RMXLTUS TAA-compliant?
A: Yes. The SRT3000RMXLTUS is TAA-compliant, making it eligible for federal procurement and GSA schedule purchasing. Its ECCN is 5D992.
Q: What input voltage does the SRT3000RMXLTUS require?
A: The SRT3000RMXLTUS is designed for 208V input, which is standard in many commercial and data center environments. Confirm your facility's PDU or panel output matches 208V before deploying.
Q: What type of battery does the SRT3000RMXLTUS use?
A: It uses a sealed lead-acid battery. Replacement batteries for the Smart-UPS SRT platform are widely available and can typically be swapped without taking the unit offline.
Q: What rack space does the SRT3000RMXLTUS require?
A: The unit measures 8.5H × 43.2W × 63.5D cm. Verify your rack's usable depth (typically 600mm or 800mm) accommodates the 63.5 cm depth before installation.
Q: What applications is the SRT3000RMXLTUS designed for?
A: APC rates this unit for servers, network infrastructure, medical labs, and light industrial environments — mid-density loads where 208V rack power protection is required.
The SRT3000RMXLTUS is the unit I reach for when a project calls for 208V rack power protection at the 3000VA tier with a hard TAA requirement attached — federal integrators and healthcare IT teams will recognize this combination immediately. The Smart-UPS SRT platform has earned its place in managed rack environments, and the LCD front panel means your facilities team can read load and battery state at a glance without pulling up a management console.
Technical Highlights:
- 3000VA at 208V: hits the sweet spot for mid-density server or networking loads on a standard commercial 208V feed — enough headroom for a few 1U servers or a core switch stack without stepping up to a larger, more expensive 5–6kVA unit.
- TAA Compliance (ECCN 5D992): required for federal, state, and healthcare contracts subject to Trade Agreements Act sourcing rules — this designation is non-negotiable on many government IT solicitations and narrows your compliant options at this capacity.
- Lead-Acid Battery Chemistry: well-understood service profile with widely available replacement cells; trained facilities staff can handle battery swaps without specialized tooling, keeping maintenance costs predictable over the unit's lifecycle.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 63.5 cm depth (approximately 25 inches) is on the longer side — measure your rack's usable interior depth before rack-mounting, particularly in 2-post open-frame racks or shallower wall-mount enclosures where this unit won't fit flush.
- 208V input means this unit will not operate on a standard 120V branch circuit — confirm your rack PDU or wall receptacle is wired for 208V before the unit ships to site; a voltage mismatch discovered on install day is a costly delay.
For a government data center, healthcare network closet, or light industrial control room running 208V infrastructure with TAA sourcing requirements, the SRT3000RMXLTUS is a purpose-matched fit — not a compromise pick.
