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Black 2U rackmount UPS with nine outlets and LCD display

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite SM3000RMXL2UTAA 3000VA 2880W 120V 2U Rackmount UPS

SKU CH-K1SM-ZJQ5K MPN SM3000RMXL2UTAA

3000 VA line-interactive UPS delivers 2880 watts through nine outlets with 570 joules surge protection and TAA compliance

  • Volt-ampere rating3000 VA
  • Power rating2880 W
  • Voltage output120v
  • Power outlets9
  • Power outlets8 × 5-15/20R outlet(s) 1 x L5-30R outlet(s)
  • Battery typeValve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA)

VA 3000 VA / TAA Compliant

  • 3000 VA capacity supports 2880 watt loads with 0.96 power factor
  • 9 outlets include 8 NEMA 5-15/20R and 1 L5-30R for flexible connections
  • USB HID, DB9 serial, EPO and SNMP slot enable comprehensive network management
  • 570 joule surge rating protects equipment from damaging voltage spikes
  • TAA compliance meets Federal Trade Agreements Act requirements for GSA purchases

3000VA 120V rackmount UPS for networks

The Tripp Lite SM3000RMXL2UTAA is a line-interactive uninterruptible power supply rated at 3000 VA and 2880 watts. It fits a 2U rack or tower footprint and provides 120 V output through nine outlets, including eight 5-15/20R and one L5-30R receptacle. The unit is TAA compliant for GSA Schedule procurement.

Thermals noise and runtime at load

Battery runtime is three minutes at the full 2880 watt load and ten minutes at half load of 1440 watts. Recharge to ninety percent capacity completes in under five hours. An audible alarm signals on-battery, low-battery and overload conditions. The unit weighs 85.46 pounds and includes a 570 joule surge energy rating.

Connectivity bundle for remote management

A USB port with HID support, a DB9 serial port and an emergency power off connector are provided as standard. An open slot accepts an optional SNMP or web interface card for network monitoring. These interfaces enable automated shutdown scripts and centralised status reporting without additional software licences.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRIPP LITE
Model nameSM3000RMXL2UTAA
Ports & slots
Communication portsUSB (HID enabled); DB9 Serial; EPO (emergency power off); Slot for SNMP/Web interface
Power
Volt-ampere rating3000 VA
Power rating2880 W
Voltage output120v
Power outlets9
Battery typeValve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA)
Runtime on batteryFull load runtime (minutes) 3 min. (2880w)
Half load runtime (minutes) 10 min. (1440w)
Battery charge timeLess than 5 h to 90%
AlertsAudible alarm indicates on battery, low battery and overload warnings
Surge protection rating570 joules
Size & build
Shipping weight39.60 kg
Package size612 × 559 × 221 mm
More details
VA3000 VA / TAA Compliant

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Tripp Lite SM3000RMXL2UTAA in a 2U rack, and what step is often missed?

Mount the unit using the included rack ears, connect the L5-30P input to a 30 A branch circuit, attach loads to the eight 5-15/20R and one L5-30R outlets, then plug the USB or DB9 cable into your server so the HID-enabled USB or serial link can trigger graceful shutdown — skipping this cable is the common mistake.

What maintenance will the SM3000RMXL2UTAA need, and when?

The valve-regulated lead-acid batteries typically require replacement every three to five years; the front-panel audible alarm will sound low-battery warnings, and recharge to 90 % capacity takes less than five hours after a discharge event.

What is the first limit reached when the SM3000RMXL2UTAA runs at full load continuously?

At 2880 watts the battery runtime is only three minutes, so the energy reserve is the limiting factor long before thermal or surge limits (570 joules) are reached.

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