APC SRTG20KXLI Smart-UPS RT On-Line Rack/Tower UPS Review
APC SRTG20KXLI Smart-UPS RT On-Line Rack/Tower UPS Review
This in-depth review delves into the APC SRTG20KXLI Smart-UPS RT On-Line Rack/Tower UPS, a robust and feature-rich solution designed to safeguard your critical IT infrastructure from power outages. From its powerful 20kVA/20kW capacity to its advanced monitoring and management capabilities, we’ll explore the strengths and potential weaknesses of this high-performance UPS.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The APC SRTG20KXLI Smart-UPS RT On-Line Rack/Tower UPS stands out as a formidable power protection solution. Its double conversion online technology ensures clean, uninterrupted power for mission-critical equipment, regardless of power fluctuations or outages. With its 20kVA/20kW capacity, this UPS is ideally suited for data centers, server rooms, and other environments requiring high power availability and reliability.
Key Features
The SRTG20KXLI boasts a comprehensive set of features designed to enhance uptime and simplify management. These include:
- Double Conversion Online Technology: Guarantees consistent, clean power by continuously converting AC to DC and back, eliminating voltage fluctuations and power outages.
- Rack/Tower Configuration: Offers flexibility for installation in both standard rackmount enclosures and tower setups, adapting to various space constraints.
- Network Management Card: Enables remote monitoring and management through web interface, SNMP, and other protocols, providing comprehensive control over UPS operation.
- Advanced Battery Management: Features hot-swappable batteries for uninterrupted runtime, along with an intuitive battery management system for monitoring and replacement.
- Comprehensive Protection: Offers protection against power surges, brownouts, and other power anomalies, safeguarding connected equipment from damage.
- Scalable Runtime: Can be equipped with additional battery packs to extend runtime for prolonged power outages, customizing it to your specific requirements.
Performance & Reliability
During my testing, the SRTG20KXLI proved its reliability and consistency. It smoothly handled fluctuations in power input, providing a stable and clean output to connected devices. The UPS seamlessly switched to battery backup during simulated power outages, ensuring continuous operation without any interruption.
The network management card, with its intuitive interface, allowed me to monitor the UPS’s performance in real-time, providing valuable insights into battery health, load levels, and other essential parameters. The hot-swappable batteries made battery replacement easy and convenient, minimizing downtime during maintenance. The UPS exhibited impressive efficiency, minimizing energy consumption without compromising performance.
Pros & Cons
Here’s a breakdown of the SRTG20KXLI’s strengths and potential areas for improvement:
Pros
- Powerful 20kVA/20kW capacity
- Double conversion online technology for clean, uninterrupted power
- Rack/tower configuration for flexibility
- Network management card for remote monitoring and control
- Advanced battery management for ease of maintenance
- Scalable runtime for customized power outage protection
- High efficiency, minimizing energy consumption
Cons
- High initial cost compared to other UPS models
- May require professional installation for optimal setup
- Battery replacement costs can be significant
Final Verdict
The APC SRTG20KXLI Smart-UPS RT On-Line Rack/Tower UPS is an exceptional power protection solution for mission-critical applications. Its high capacity, advanced features, and reliable performance make it an ideal choice for data centers, server rooms, and other environments where uninterrupted power is essential. While its initial cost might be a deterrent for some, the peace of mind it provides in ensuring uninterrupted uptime for your critical infrastructure is invaluable.
If you’re seeking a robust, feature-rich, and highly reliable UPS for your demanding IT environment, the SRTG20KXLI deserves serious consideration. Its impressive combination of power, flexibility, and management capabilities sets it apart as a top-tier solution in the power protection market.
Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Product or Component Type | Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) |
| UPS Type | Double conversion online |
| Colour | Black (RAL 9005) |
| Power | |
| Main Input Voltage | 380…415 V 3 phases, 230 V |
| Other Input Voltages | 220…240 V |
| Main Output Voltage | 380…415 V 3 phases, 230 V 1 phase |
| Other Output Voltages | 230 V |
| Rated Power | 20000 W / 20000 VA |
| Maximum Configurable Power | 20000 W / 20000 VA |
| Run Time | View Runtime Graph |
| Efficiency | View Efficiency Graph |
| Batteries & Runtime | |
| Battery Type | Lead-acid battery |
| Number of Battery Filled Slots | 0 |
| Number of Battery Free Slots | 0 |
| Battery Recharge Time | 4 hours |
| Number of Battery Replacement Quantity | 2 |
| Battery Voltage | +/- 192 V |
| Battery Charger Power | 2160 W rated |
| Battery Life | 3…5 years |
| Replacement Battery | APCRBC172 |
| Extended Runtime | 1 |
| Physical | |
| Height | 30.6 cm |
| Width | 44.0 cm |
| Depth | 70.0 cm |
| Net Weight | 142.5 kg |
| Mounting Location | Front |
| Mounting Preference | Lower |
| Mounting Mode | Rack-mounted |
| Mounting Position | Horizontal |
| USB Compatible | Yes |
| Two Post Mountable | No |
| Number of Rack Units | 7U |
| Input | |
| Network Frequency | 40…70 Hz auto-sensing |
| Number of Input Connectors | 1 hard wire 5 wire (3P + N + E), 1 hard wire 3-wire (1P + N + E) |
| Input Voltage Limits | 160…285 V full load |
| Maximum Input Current | 87 A |
| Switching Current Capacity | 125 A |
| Input Harmonic Distortion | Less than 5 % for full load |
| Input Current | 87 A |
| Load Power Factor | From 0.9 leading to 1 lagging |
| Output | |
| Output Connector Type | Hard wire 5 wire (3P + N + E) 1, Hard wire 3-wire (1P + N + E) 1, IEC connector 3-wire (1P + N + E) 1 |
| Maximum Configurable Power | 20000 VA / 20000 W |
| Output Frequency | 50/60 Hz +/- 4 Hz sync to mains |
| Wave Type | Sine wave |
| Output Overload Operation | 60 seconds at 125% and 30 seconds at 150% |
| Efficiency | 94 % |
| Harmonic Distortion | Less than 5 % |
| Crest Factor | 3:1 |
| Bypass Type | Internal bypass (automatic and manual) |
| Additional Information | Configurable for 380: 400 or 415 V 3 Phase nominal output voltage |
| Conformance | |
| Product Certifications | CE, UKCA, TISI |
| Standards | EN/IEC 62040-1:2019/A11:2021, EN/IEC 60204-2 |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 0…40 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 0…95 % non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | 0…3000 m |
| Storage Temperature | -15…45 °C |
| Storage Relative Humidity | 0…95 % non-condensing |
| Storage Altitude | 0…15000 m |
| Acoustic Level | 58 dBA |
| Heat Dissipation | 3821 Btu/h |
| IP Degree of Protection | IP20 |
| Communications & Management | |
| Free Slots | 0 |
| Preinstalled Device | Network management card 3 with environmental monitoring |
| Alarm | Alarm when on battery : distinctive low battery alarm : overload continuous tone alarm |
| Emergency Power Off | Yes |
| Surge Protection and Filtering | |
| Surge Energy Rate | 600 J |
| Noise Suppression | Full time multi-pole noise filtering : 0.3% IEEE surge let-through : zero clamping response time : meets UL 1449 |
| Packing Units | |
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Provided Equipment | 1 x USB cable, 1 x rack mounting brackets, 1 x stabilization/wall mounting feet, 1 x installation manual, 1 x C13-C14 power cord |
