APC AP9625 – 2‑Post Rail Kit for Smart‑UPS/Symmetra

Overview :

The APC AP9625 is a 2‑post rack mounting kit designed to secure compatible UPS units within server racks or telecommunications closets. It is deployed by data center technicians and infrastructure engineers when installing Smart‑UPS or Symmetra rackmount UPS systems in environments where 2‑post rack mounting is required or where additional mounting flexibility is necessary. This kit provides the hardware and brackets needed to adapt certain UPS models to a 2‑post rack format.

This accessory includes a set of rack mounting brackets, rails, and installation hardware that support safe and stable attachment of UPS units to a 2‑post rack structure. Physically, the assembly occupies minimal vertical space and is intended to work with standard EIA‑310 19‑inch rack infrastructures. The net weight of the rail kit is approximately 1.36 kg, and its compact dimensions suit a variety of UPS sizes.

The AP9625 kit is appropriate for UPS models that are otherwise designed for 4‑post rack mounting; it enables their installation in legacy or shallow 2‑post rack frameworks without modifying the rack itself. It is a non‑powered accessory and does not alter the UPS’s electrical characteristics or performance.

Installation requires standard rack tools and follows the included installation guide to secure the mounting rails and brackets to the rack uprights, ensuring proper support and alignment. The kit is not an independent power product but a mechanical mounting solution; it does not include power connections, monitoring functionality, or electrical interfaces.

In practice, this rail kit is used in environments such as branch office closets, small data center spaces, or legacy racks where 4‑post mounting options are limited or unavailable. It facilitates UPS placement without consuming additional rack units reserved for active IT equipment.

This accessory should not be used when the UPS model being installed is not supported by APC for 2‑post mounting or when the rack structure cannot safely support the weight of the UPS; in such cases, standard 4‑post mounting frames are the appropriate solution.

Key Features :

• Supports 2‑post rack installation for UPS units

• Includes rails, brackets and installation hardware

• Compatible with select Smart‑UPS and Symmetra models

• Compact kit with low vertical profile

• Designed for standard 19″ EIA‑310 rack uprights

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