What is the scalable power range of the APC Symmetra LX SYA4K8I?

The SYA4K8I is a compact tower UPS that starts at 4kVA and can scale up to 8kVA with N+1 redundancy by adding additional power modules.

What circuit breaker is required for the SYA4K8I?

The SYA4K8I requires a 50A external circuit breaker for proper facility installation.

What is the difference between the SYA4K8I and SYA4K8P?

The SYA4K8I is the international 230V variant supporting 230V input and output, while the SYA4K8P supports 208/240V input with 208/240V and 120V output. Both share the same 4kVA to 8kVA scalable tower form factor.

APC Symmetra LX SYA4K8I 4kVA Tower

4kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1 Tower UPS with 230V Input and Output

SYA4K8I — Symmetra LX 4kVA Tower

APC Symmetra LX, 4kVA Scalable to 8kVA N+1, Tower, 230V Input, 230V Output

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Product Overview

SYA4K8P / SYA4K8I

Differentiator: Compact tower providing 4kVA to 8kVA scalability.
Facility Impact: Requires a 50A external circuit breaker.
Specs: 157.7 kg; 671 mm height; 2762 BTU/hr.

Key Details

Features & Benefits

Scalable Power Capacity

Start at 4kVA and scale to 8kVA as demand grows, reducing over-sizing costs today by allowing quick upgrades later.

N+1 Redundancy

Configurable for N+1 internal redundancy, providing high availability through redundant power modules.

Hot-Swappable Components

Hot-swappable power modules, batteries, and intelligence modules ensure uninterrupted power during maintenance.

Network Manageable

Built-in network management with SmartSlot interface for remote monitoring and centralized control.

Technical Details

Specifications

Full technical specifications for the APC Symmetra LX SYA4K8I.

Output

Output Power Capacity3200 Watts / 4000 VA

Max Configurable Power6400 Watts / 8000 VA

Nominal Output Voltage230V

Efficiency at Full Load90%

Waveform TypeSine wave

Input

Nominal Input Voltage230V

Input Frequency45 - 65 Hz (auto sensing)

Input ConnectionsHard Wire 4-wire (2PH+N+G)

Batteries & Runtime

Battery TypeMaintenance-free sealed Lead-Acid battery with suspended electrolyte: leakproof

Included Battery Modules1

Replacement BatterySYBT5

Typical Recharge Time3 hours

Physical

Height26.42 inches (671 mm)

Width19.00 inches (483 mm)

Depth28.60 inches (726 mm)

Net Weight347.00 lbs (157.7 kg)

Environmental

Operating Temperature32 - 104 °F (0 - 40 °C)

Operating Elevation0-10000 feet (0-3000 meters)

Online Thermal Dissipation2762 BTU/hr

Audible Noise62.00 dBA

Conformance

Standard Warranty2 years repair or replace

Regulatory ApprovalsCE, C-Tick

Downloads

Documentation

Official APC product documentation for the Symmetra LX SYA4K8I.

230V Brochure

Product brochure for the APC Symmetra LX 230V Tower UPS family.

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230V Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the Symmetra LX 230V Tower models.

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