APC APCRBC116

Overview

The APC APCRBC116 is a 48 V replacement battery cartridge designed to restore the original runtime and reliability of compatible APC uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). It contains a sealed lead-acid battery that typically lasts between three and five years, ensuring your critical equipment remains powered during outages. The cartridge arrives fully assembled with factory-installed connectors, allowing for quick and easy installation without interrupting power to connected devices.

Key features

• Hot-swappable design enables battery replacement without shutting down connected servers, workstations, or network equipment, preventing costly downtime.
• Sealed lead-acid battery provides dependable power backup with a service life of three to five years, maintaining UPS performance over time.
• Fully assembled cartridge with factory-installed connectors simplifies installation, reducing maintenance time and effort.
• Tested by APC for safety and compatibility to ensure reliable operation with select APC UPS models.
• Includes prepaid recycling label and reusable packaging to support responsible disposal and environmental sustainability.
• Suitable for a variety of environments, including home offices, retail checkout systems, and small server rooms, where uninterrupted power is essential.

Key specs

• Voltage: 48 V
• Battery type: sealed lead-acid
• Service life: 3 to 5 years
• Compatibility: select APC UPS models
• Installation: hot-swappable, fully assembled with connectors

Installation and setup

Replacing the battery cartridge is straightforward and fast. The unit is designed to be hot-swappable, so you can slide out the depleted cartridge and insert the new one without powering down your UPS or connected devices. This feature is especially valuable in environments where continuous uptime is critical, such as data centers or retail points of sale. The cartridge comes ready to install with all necessary connectors pre-attached, minimizing the risk of installation errors.

Ideal uses and environments

This replacement battery cartridge fits well in setups where maintaining power continuity is vital. It supports home offices that need to keep internet and communication devices online during outages, retail environments that rely on point-of-sale systems, and small server rooms that require uninterrupted data protection. Its reliable performance and easy installation make it a practical choice for IT professionals and business owners focused on minimizing downtime and protecting equipment.

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Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused, in the same condition received, and include all tags, manuals, accessories, and original, unaltered packaging. To start a return, please email us for approval. Items sent back without approval may be refused or returned to the sender. If any item is kept, its value will be deducted from the refund.

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