APC Symmetra LX Tower UPS Models
Standalone modular power protection for non-rack environments
Symmetra LX Tower UPS Models
Symmetra LX Tower models (SYA4K8P/I through SYA16K16P/I) serve as the primary power hub for non-rack environments or facilities requiring localized power protection. These units are specifically valued for their mobility and their ability to interface directly with facility electrical panels via hardwired connections.
Symmetra LX Tower UPS Models
208/240V Tower Models
230V Tower Models
Specifications
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.
SYA8K8P / SYA8K8I
- Differentiator: Fully redundant 8kVA standalone unit.
- Facility Impact: 50A breaker; supports 3-wire (1ph) or 5-wire (3ph) 230V connections.
- Specs: 201.9 kg; 671 mm height; 2762 BTU/hr.
SYA8K16P / SYA8K16I
- Differentiator: Mid-range tower in the large 937 mm frame, scalable to 16kVA.
- Facility Impact: Requires 100A external breaker for the full 16kVA potential.
- Specs: 219.6 kg; 937 mm height; 3707 BTU/hr.
SYA12K16P / SYA12K16I
- Differentiator: High-load tower with three pre-installed power modules.
- Facility Impact: 100A breaker; hardwired output 220/230/240 Vac.
- Specs: 263.7 kg; 937 mm height; 3707 BTU/hr.
SYA16K16P / SYA16K16I
- Differentiator: Maximum tower capacity of 11.2 kW / 16 kVA.
- Facility Impact: Ideal for decentralized data centers requiring mobility via castor kits (SYAFSU6/7).
- Specs: 307.7 kg; 937 mm height; 3707 BTU/hr.
Strategic Efficiency and TCO
The Symmetra LX efficiency curve is remarkably flat, providing 84.1% efficiency even at 25% load and peaking at 89.9% for 8kVA models (89.7% for 16kVA). For a Senior Architect, this means the UPS remains cost-effective during "over-provisioned" stages of a data center's lifecycle. The high input power factor (0.98 @ 1:1) minimizes current draw and reduces the TCO by limiting the need for oversized upstream breakers and cables.
Documentation
Official APC product documentation for the Symmetra LX Tower UPS series.
Product Brochure
APC Symmetra LX product brochure covering features, benefits, modular architecture, and scalable power options for the full Symmetra LX family.
Product Datasheet
Full technical datasheet for the APC Symmetra LX including detailed specifications, environmental data, battery runtime, certifications, and ordering information.
Installation Guide
Step-by-step installation guide for the Symmetra LX Tower UPS models covering site preparation, electrical connections, module installation, and commissioning.
Download Installation Guide (PDF) →User Manual
Comprehensive user manual for the Symmetra LX series covering operation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and battery replacement procedures.
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