Today, the Liebert GXT2 1500 enters the ring.. for Rumble in the Rack IV..
The APC SUA1500RM2U is frequently requested by people needing a 120volt UPS for small telcom loads. Its a 2U unit, priced at about $300. The Liebert is also a 2U, but a bit more money.
After they Rumble... this what we found...
APC Smart UPS 1500 StoreLink (402b)
- Is Cheaper
- has 6 output (versus 4 for Liebert)
Liebert GXT2 1500 StoreLink (lg412)
- More VA at 1500va (versus 1440va for APC)
- More Watts 1050 (versus 980watts for APC)
- Online Double Conversion Mode for allways On protection (APC is line interactive)
- Expandable Runtime (no expandable capability for APC)
- Lighter at 51lbs (versus 63lbs for APC)
- 200% Overload ability for 8 cycles (versus 100% limit for APC)
Both Units have
- Similar batteries & run-time (13mins at half load)
- Similar control options (USB and NetCard Option)
- Minimal TVSS and EMI/RFI Filers
WINNER and its a lopsided win at that
Liebert GXT2 1500