APC by Schneider Electric SYRIM3 Redundant Intelligence Module for Symmetra RM
Overview
The SYRIM3 is a redundant intelligence module designed specifically for APC Symmetra RM 2-6KVA and 8-12KVA uninterruptible power supply systems. In a Symmetra RM deployment, the intelligence module is the brain of the UPS — it manages battery management, load monitoring, communications, and control logic. Adding a second module via the SYRIM3 eliminates that single point of failure: if the primary intelligence module fails, the redundant unit takes over without dropping the load. For data centers, server rooms, and any facility where UPS availability directly maps to uptime SLAs, this is the component that transforms a standard Symmetra RM into a genuinely fault-tolerant power platform. The module ships as a single unit (PCE packaging) and is rack-mounted to integrate directly into the existing Symmetra RM chassis without external hardware.
Key Features
- Redundant intelligence architecture: A single intelligence module failure in a non-redundant UPS typically causes a complete system shutdown. The SYRIM3 eliminates that exposure — the Symmetra RM continues operating under the standby module with no interruption to protected loads.
- Compatibility with 2-6KVA and 8-12KVA Symmetra RM frames: Covers both the smaller and larger Symmetra RM chassis variants, so one part number services the full rack-mount Symmetra RM product range — useful when standardizing spare parts across a mixed-capacity deployment.
- Rack-mounted form factor: Installs directly into the Symmetra RM chassis bay — no external enclosure, no additional rack space consumed. Field replacement is a hot-swap procedure consistent with the Symmetra RM's modular design philosophy.
- Operating environment: 0–95% relative humidity, 0–10,000 ft altitude: The non-condensing humidity tolerance and altitude rating cover most commercial data center and server room conditions without derating concerns. Storage altitude extends to 15,240 m, relevant for warehousing or logistics in high-elevation facilities.
- Communication module classification: The SYRIM3 carries the intelligence and communication functions of the UPS — firmware, network management card interfacing, and control signals. A redundant module means firmware updates or communication faults on the primary do not compromise UPS supervisory functions.
- Package weight 3.18 kg, unit weight 2.28 kg: Lightweight enough for single-technician installation; the delta between shipping and unit weight (0.9 kg) accounts for protective packaging appropriate for a precision electronics module.
Integration & Compatibility
The SYRIM3 is a Symmetra Accessories range component, designed exclusively for the Symmetra RM platform. It does not retrofit to Symmetra LX, Symmetra PX, or Smart-UPS frames. Before ordering, confirm your Symmetra RM chassis accepts a secondary intelligence module slot — the 2-6KVA and 8-12KVA variants are supported; verify against your chassis documentation for slot availability. No external cabling to secondary systems is required beyond the chassis-internal connection; one cable is included in the package.
What's in the Box
- 1x SYRIM3 Redundant Intelligence Module
- 1x Cable
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Symmetra RM models is the SYRIM3 compatible with?
A: The SYRIM3 is compatible with APC Symmetra RM 2-6KVA and 8-12KVA UPS systems. It is not designed for the Symmetra LX or Symmetra PX product lines.
Q: Does the SYRIM3 require downtime to install?
A: The Symmetra RM platform is designed around hot-swap modularity. However, installation procedures should be confirmed against the Symmetra RM chassis documentation — do not assume hot-swap without verifying your specific firmware and chassis revision support it.
Q: What operating environment does the SYRIM3 support?
A: The SYRIM3 operates at 0–95% relative humidity (non-condensing) and altitudes up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m), covering standard data center and commercial server room conditions.
Q: How many SYRIM3 modules can be installed in a single Symmetra RM chassis?
A: The SYRIM3 is the redundant (second) intelligence module — one per chassis. The primary intelligence module is already present in the Symmetra RM; the SYRIM3 fills the redundancy slot.
Q: What is included in the SYRIM3 package?
A: The package contains one SYRIM3 Redundant Intelligence Module and one cable. Package dimensions are 57.8 cm × 31.8 cm × 18.4 cm with a shipping weight of 3.18 kg.
The SYRIM3 is a targeted risk-reduction purchase for any facility running Symmetra RM 2-6KVA or 8-12KVA frames in a production environment. The intelligence module handles every supervisory function in the UPS — if it fails without a redundant unit installed, the result is a supervisory blackout: you lose visibility, management, and potentially load transfer logic. The SYRIM3 addresses that exposure directly by providing a standby module at 2.28 kg that drops into the existing chassis slot without additional rack real estate.
Technical Highlights:
- Dual-module redundancy: Eliminates the intelligence module as a single point of failure — the standby takes over UPS supervisory functions automatically if the primary fails, protecting load continuity on both the 2-6KVA and 8-12KVA Symmetra RM chassis variants.
- 0–95% RH operating tolerance: Covers the full range of data center humidity conditions without derating — relevant for facilities that run higher ambient humidity to reduce cooling costs.
- 10,000 ft operating altitude: Sufficient for most commercial and enterprise deployments including high-altitude sites; storage altitude extends to 15,240 m for logistics flexibility.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm chassis slot availability before ordering — the SYRIM3 fills the secondary intelligence module bay; if that slot is already occupied or absent in your chassis revision, the module cannot be installed.
- The SYRIM3 is Symmetra RM-specific: it will not install in Symmetra LX, Symmetra PX, or any Smart-UPS frame — verify your exact UPS model number against APC compatibility documentation before procurement.
The SYRIM3 is the right call for Symmetra RM deployments in colocation environments, hospital data closets, or financial services server rooms where the cost of an unplanned UPS supervisory failure far exceeds the cost of a spare intelligence module sitting in the chassis.
