APC by Schneider Electric SRT3000XLAUS Smart-UPS On-Line 3KVA Rack/Tower UPS
Overview
The APC SRT3000XLAUS is a 3KVA Smart-UPS On-Line unit in a convertible rack/tower form factor, designed for IT closets, edge server rooms, and small data center rows where power conditioning and runtime backup are non-negotiable. Rated at 3KVA on 120V input, it carries the TAA compliance designation — relevant for federal, state, and government-funded procurement where Trade Agreements Act conformance is a contract requirement.
The rack/tower convertible chassis means you can deploy it standing in a server room corner today and rack it in a standard 19-inch cabinet when the infrastructure matures — no hardware swap required. The output receptacle bank delivers 8x NEMA 5-20R outlets plus 1x NEMA L5-30R, covering the mixed load mix common in mid-density rack deployments: 1U servers, networking gear, and the occasional higher-draw appliance on the twist-lock.
Key Features
- 3KVA / 120V Rating: Sized for a dense 1–2U server stack or a mix of network switches and storage — enough headroom to avoid running at capacity, which matters for runtime and thermal longevity.
- TAA Compliance: The SRT3000XLAUS meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making it directly purchasable on GSA schedules and government contracts without a waiver. If your procurement team has TAA language in the bid, this clears that gate.
- 8x NEMA 5-20R + 1x NEMA L5-30R Output: Eight standard 5-20R receptacles handle the majority of 1U rack equipment; the single L5-30R twist-lock port supports higher-draw devices that require a secured connection — useful in environments where accidental disconnection is a concern.
- Rack/Tower Convertible Form Factor: Deploy on the floor as a tower during initial rollout, then transition to rack-mount as the deployment scales. Avoids a forklift upgrade when the environment changes.
- 120V Input: Matches standard North American single-phase branch circuits — no special wiring, no transformer, no electrician required for a standard office or IT closet installation.
Deployment Context
The SRT3000XLAUS fits mid-size IT infrastructure: a small server room running a hypervisor host plus networking, a security operations rack with NVR and PoE switches, or a government edge deployment where TAA compliance is mandatory. The Smart-UPS On-Line product line from APC by Schneider Electric is a long-standing platform in the uninterruptible power supply category, with a broad ecosystem of compatible extended battery modules and management cards.
Before specifying this unit, confirm your actual load wattage against the VA rating — VA and watts are not equivalent, and the true watt capacity determines runtime. Consult a UPS sizing guide to match load to runtime requirements. For installations requiring network-based monitoring, verify which APC network management card is compatible with this chassis before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the SRT3000XLAUS TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The TAA designation is part of the official product name, making it eligible for GSA schedule and government contract procurement where Trade Agreements Act compliance is required.
Q: What outlets does the SRT3000XLAUS provide?
A: The unit provides 8x NEMA 5-20R receptacles and 1x NEMA L5-30R twist-lock receptacle on 120V output.
Q: Can the SRT3000XLAUS be rack-mounted?
A: Yes. It ships in a convertible rack/tower chassis that supports both floor-standing tower deployment and 19-inch rack installation.
Q: What is the input voltage for the SRT3000XLAUS?
A: The SRT3000XLAUS operates on 120V input, compatible with standard North American single-phase branch circuits.
The SRT3000XLAUS sits at a useful capacity point for government and commercial edge deployments — 3KVA on 120V with TAA compliance baked in means you can spec it into a federal contract without a sourcing exception. The mixed outlet bank (8x 5-20R plus the single L5-30R) is a practical detail that matters when you are powering a rack with a mix of standard server and appliance loads.
Technical Highlights:
- 3KVA / 120V: Covers a realistic mid-density rack load — 1–2 servers, a PoE switch, and a storage appliance — without running the unit near capacity, which directly affects runtime and battery service life.
- TAA Compliance: Eliminates a procurement friction point on GSA, DoD, and state/local government bids. One less waiver to write, one less delay in the award cycle.
- Rack/Tower Convertible: A genuine operational flexibility — deploy as a tower in a closet, rack it later when the environment gets a proper cabinet. No chassis change, no repurchase.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm actual connected load wattage before finalizing — 3KVA is the apparent power rating; true watt capacity will be lower, and runtime calculations depend on the real watt draw, not the VA figure.
- If remote monitoring or graceful shutdown scripting is a requirement, verify management card compatibility with this chassis before the order is placed — not all SRT-series management slots accept every card generation.
Best fit for a government IT closet or small security operations rack where TAA compliance is a hard requirement and the 120V convertible form factor matches an existing single-phase branch circuit infrastructure.
