Detailed Specifications
APC RBC4 UPS Replacement Battery Cartridge
Overview
The APC RBC4 is a replacement battery cartridge engineered to restore runtime to compatible UPS systems when the original batteries have reached end-of-life or lost capacity. Infrastructure technicians, IT support teams, and facilities engineers deploy this battery cartridge during scheduled UPS maintenance or service events to ensure continuity of backup power protection for critical equipment such as servers, switches, storage, and network appliances. Replacing worn batteries with an RBC4 renews the UPS's ability to provide hold-up time during utility outages, enabling orderly system shutdowns or ride-through of brief power interruptions.
Designed as a sealed, maintenance-free lead-acid battery assembly, the RBC4 integrates into specific APC UPS models without requiring manual electrolyte maintenance. It contains battery cells and associated interconnect hardware that match the original UPS battery configuration, preserving the UPS's runtime characteristics and electrical compatibility. Removal and replacement are generally performed through the UPS's battery access panel, with the RBC4 cartridge plugging directly into the UPS's battery compartment to simplify service procedures.
Because it is a replacement component rather than a UPS itself, the RBC4 does not provide standalone power conditioning, surge protection, or runtime capability outside a compatible UPS host. Its purpose is limited to restoring or extending the UPS's battery subsystem performance.
Key Features
• Sealed, maintenance-free UPS replacement battery
• Designed to restore original UPS runtime capacity
• Plug-in configuration for compatible UPS models
• Lead-acid construction with safety interconnects
• Simplifies UPS battery maintenance procedures
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | APC |
| Part Number | RBC4 |
| Product Type | UPS Replacement Battery Cartridge |
| Battery Type | Sealed Lead-Acid |
| Chemistry | VRLA (Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid) |
| Typical Voltage | 12 V (per battery element) |
| Application | UPS battery subsystem replacement |
| Maintenance | Maintenance-free sealed design |
| Mounting | Installed within compatible UPS battery compartment |
| Operating Temperature | 0-40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | ~1.8 × 5.5 × 3.8 in (per cell) |
| Weight | ~2-4 lb (varies by configuration) |
| Certifications | Safety approvals typical for UPS batteries |
