APC RBC22

Overview

The APC RBC22 is a 24 V replacement battery cartridge designed specifically for select APC Smart-UPS rackmount models. It provides a 7.0 Ah sealed lead-acid battery that restores the original backup runtime of your UPS, ensuring critical equipment like servers, network switches, and workstations remain powered during outages and brownouts. The cartridge arrives fully assembled with pre-wired connectors, allowing for a quick hot-swap replacement without interrupting your operations.

Key features

• Genuine APC battery cartridge that maintains the original manufacturer’s electrical specifications for reliable performance
• 7.0 Ah sealed lead-acid design delivers consistent backup power to keep essential devices running during power interruptions
• Hot-swappable installation enables replacement without shutting down connected equipment, minimizing downtime
• Comes fully assembled with all necessary connectors and an installation guide for straightforward setup
• Compatible with multiple APC Smart-UPS rackmount models including SU700RM2U and SUA750RM2U
• Includes reusable packaging and prepaid return shipping for the spent battery, supporting environmentally responsible disposal
• Tested and certified by APC to meet strict safety and performance standards, ensuring dependable service

Key specs

• Voltage: 24 V
• Battery type: sealed lead-acid
• Capacity: 7.0 Ah
• Compatibility: APC Smart-UPS rackmount models such as SU700RM2U and SUA750RM2U
• Installation: hot-swappable, fully assembled cartridge with pre-wired connectors
• Service life: typically 3 to 5 years before replacement is needed

Installation and setup

Replacing the battery cartridge is designed to be quick and hassle-free. The RBC22 ships fully assembled and ready to install, so you simply slide out the old battery and slide in the new one. This hot-swap capability means you can perform the replacement without powering down your UPS or connected devices, which is crucial for maintaining uptime in business or home office environments.

Ideal uses and environments

This replacement battery cartridge is well suited for IT administrators managing small racks in branch offices, consultants maintaining client network closets, and small business or home users running compatible APC Smart-UPS rackmount units. It ensures your UPS continues to provide reliable backup power, protecting sensitive electronics from unexpected power disruptions and allowing for safe shutdowns when needed.

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