APC Symmetra LX Discontinued

The APC Symmetra LX has been discontinued and end-of-service date is approaching. To maintain the reliability of your power systems, now is the ideal time to upgrade to the Xtreme Power M90S Modular UPS.

Schneider Electric announcement

APC Symmetra LX 4kVA, 8kVA, 12kVA or 16kVA Replacement

Compared to other industry-leading solutions the M90S offers:

  • Greater Scalability: Easily grow from 6kVA to 48kVA within the same product family.
  • Hot-Swappable Modules: Simplify maintenance and minimize downtime.
  • Improved Efficiency & Power Density: Unity power factor maximizes usable power while reducing energy costs.
  • Lower Installation Costs: Integrated maintenance bypass and optional receptacle panels reduce external components.

Overview

When power reliability can’t be compromised, the Xtreme Power M90S is your ultimate single-phase solution including 6kW, 12kW, 18kW, 24kW, 30kW, 36kW, 42kW and 48kW. Delivering high efficiency, continuous power availability, and a unity power factor, the M90S adapts to your exact requirements—whether you’re powering edge computing sites or containerized data centers.

Key Features

Unity Power Factor: kVA=kW ensures full utilization of the UPS capacity, eliminating the need for oversizing.

Flexible Split-Phase Design: supports both 208/120V or 240/120V (2P, N, G) configurations

Flexible & Scalable: Configure from 6kVA up to 48kVA with modular enclosures

Universal Slot Design: Install power or battery modules in any slot simplifying deployment

Integral Maintenance Bypass: built-in bypass switch provides safe, uninterrupted servicing, removing the need for expensive external bypass.

Models & Capacities

  • M90S-2S (2-Slot)  208/120V or 240/120V Single Phase– 6kVA
    • M90S-2S rack mount enclosure includes a rear facing maintenance bypass switch.
    • Optional L14-30P Line Cord and Receptacle Panels
    • Ideal for single phase rack mount loads
  • M90S-4S (4-Slot)  208/120V or 240/120V Single Phase– 6kVA – 12kVA
    • M90S-4S tower enclosure includes a front facing maintenance bypass switch
    • Large LCD display
    • Optional Rack Mounting Kit and Output Receptacle Panels
  • M90S-6S (6-Slot)  208/120V or 240/120V Single Phase– 6kVA – 24kVA
    • M90S-6S tower enclosure includes a front facing maintenance bypass switch
    • Large LCD display
    • Optional Rack Mounting Kit and Output Receptacle Panels
  • M90S-12S (12-Slot)  208/120V or 240/120V Single Phase– 6kVA – 48kVA
    • M90S-12S tower enclosure includes a front facing maintenance bypass switch
    • Front Access Cabinet with Large Touch LCD Display
    • Ideal for containerized data centers, edge computing, and large residential projects where three-phase utility or generator power may not be available

 

Why Choose M90S Over the Competition?

Compared to other industry-leading solutions like Eaton 9XPM, Vertiv Liebert APS, and Rosewater HUB SB20, the M90S offers:

  • Greater Scalability: Easily grow from 6kVA to 48kVA within the same product family.
  • Hot-Swappable Modules: Simplify maintenance and minimize downtime.
  • Improved Efficiency & Power Density: Unity power factor maximizes usable power while reducing energy costs.
  • Lower Installation Costs: Integrated maintenance bypass and optional receptacle panels reduce external components.

 

See how the M90S compares to the LX:

Symmetra LX to M90S Cross Reference Chart

Discontinued Symmetra LX Model Symmetra Rating Symmetra Description Xtreme Power Suggested Replacement Notes
Replace SYA2K6RMT-P1 2kVA/1.6kW 2kVA scalable to 6kVA M90S-2S6K  6kW rated, for N+1 use M90S-4S12K
Replace SYA4K8P 4kVA/3.2kW 4kVA scalable to 8kVA N+1 Tower M90S-2S6KT  6kW rated, for N+1 use M90S-4S12K
Replace SYA4K8RMP 4kVA/3.2kW 4kVA scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rackmount M90S-2S6K  6kW rated, for N+1 use M90S-4S12K
Replace SYA8K8P 8kVA/6.4kW 8kVA scalable to 8kVA N+1 Tower M90S-2S6KT  6kW rated, for N+1 use M90S-4S12K
Replace SYA8K8RMP 8kVA/6.4kW 8kVA scalable to 8kVA N+1 Rackmount M90S-2S6K  6kW rated, for N+1 use M90S-4S12K
Replace SYA12K16P 12kVA/9.6kW 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower M90S-6S12k2 12kW rated, scalable to N+1 or 24kW
Replace SYA12K16RMP 12kVA/9.8kW 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Rackmount M90S-6S12k3 12kW rated, scalable to N+1 or 24kW
Replace SYA16K16P 16kVA/12.6kW 16kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower M90S-6S12k3 12kW rated, scalable to N+1 or 24kW
Replace SYA16K16RMP 16kVA/12.6kW 16kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Rackmount M90S-6S12k3 12kW rated, scalable to N+1 or 24kW
Notes
1. Rack Mount Configurations require Xtreme Power Rackmount Kit

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