APC by Schneider Electric's modular Symmetra LX family of uninterruptible power supplies (UPSes) delivers high-performance redundant power protection with scalable power and run time, offering five models ranging in size from 4kVA to 16kVA N+1 redundant.
"The tower and rack-mountable models provide ideal power protection for network-critical physical infrastructure in multiple applications, including wiring closets and computer rooms containing critical IT and telecommunications equipment," says Jonathan Duncan, director for the Central and North East Africa region at APC by Schneider Electric.
"The rack-mountable models are tested and certified for use within APC's InfraStruXure architecture. Their compact size also frees up real estate in space constrained IT environments," he explains. "The redundant, fully scalable design complements many of the features found in the high-performance servers, switches and storage devices that support business critical applications including converged networks and network storage."

Several features also make the Symmetra LX systems more adaptable. All systems worldwide provide necessary input/ output wiring connections and voltage capabilities, which makes a single UPS suitable for any installation requirement. A specially designed extended run connector and communication card enables the hot-install of intelligent extended run battery frames to respond to changing runtime needs. Each model can be converted in the field to a rack-mount or tower form factor. Protected equipment is connected via output hardwiring and/or receptacles arranged on different field-replaceable power distribution panels allowing the Symmetra LX to adapt to changing applications.

Symmetra LX also offers improved manageability, shipping standard with APC's network management card with environmental monitoring sensor providing unparalleled remote management capability and monitoring. This card, which fits in one of the Symmetra LX's two smart-slots, includes APC's PowerChute Network Shutdown software and uses the exceptional reliability of embedded technology to deliver a direct connection to the network with a dedicated IP address thus avoiding the need for a proxy server. The intuitive user interface is accessible via a standard Web browser, Telnet or SSH giving the user the ability to remotely reboot equipment, monitor local environmental conditions, configure and receive event notification and recommended actions. The card also includes a temperature monitor allowing the UPS to report the temperature of the room or rack via the network.

Remote emergency power off connections and contact-closure management also are standard on all Symmetra LX models.