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48 Vdc / 864 VAh Lead-Acid, 2U Rack/Tower, External Battery Pack for Smart-UPS, Replacement Battery APCRBC115 (RBC Qty: 2
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[properties]
| Brand |
APC by Schneider Electric |
| Model |
SMX48RMBP2U |
| Product Type |
Smart-UPS X External Battery Pack |
| Form Factor |
Rack/Tower 2U |
| Dimensions (H x W x D |
3.5" x 17.008" x 19.3" (8.9 x 43.2 x 49 cm |
| Weight |
63.14 lb (28.64 kg |
| Color |
Black |
| Number of Rack Units |
2U |
| Mounting Mode |
Rack-mounted |
| Cooling |
Not specified |
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[specifications]
| Battery Type |
Lead-Acid |
| Battery Voltage |
48 V |
| Device Mounting |
Enclosed battery cartridge |
| RBC Quantity |
2 |
| Replacement Battery |
APCRBC115 |
| Included Battery Modules |
0 (empty |
| Operating Temperature |
0–40 °C (32–104 °F |
| Storage Temperature |
-15–45 °C (5–113 °F |
| Operating Humidity |
0–95% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity |
0–95% non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude |
0–10,000 ft |
| Storage Altitude |
0–50,000 ft |
| Compliance |
RoHS, REACh, WEEE |
| Warranty |
2 years repair or replace |
| Warranty |
2 years repair or replace |
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[accessories]
| Installation Guide |
Included in the box |
| Rack Mounting Brackets |
Included in the box |
| Warranty Card |
Not specified |
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Overview
The APC SMX48RMBP2U is a 2U external battery pack engineered to expand backup time for Smart-UPS deployments. With a 48 Vdc, 864 VAh lead-acid design in a compact rack/tower chassis and included rack mounting brackets, it integrates cleanly into standard racks to boost autonomy for servers, storage, and network devices.
Key Features & Benefits
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48 Vdc Architecture – Matches the UPS battery bus for seamless runtime extension.
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2U Rack/Tower Form Factor – Conserves U-space and supports flexible orientation in constrained IT racks.
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Lead-Acid Chemistry – Proven energy storage for predictable capacity across typical data-room conditions.
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Serviceable Design – Uses APCRBC115 with RBC quantity of 2 for straightforward maintenance planning.
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Ready-to-Mount – Ships with installation guide and rack mounting brackets for clean deployment.
Technical Deep Dive
Battery System: A nominal 48 Vdc, 864 VAh pack built on lead-acid modules aligns with Smart-UPS expectations so the UPS can immediately leverage added capacity during an outage.
Mechanical Integration: The 2U enclosure (3.5″ × 17.008″ × 19.3″ and included rack mounting brackets simplify installation while maintaining front-of-rack access. Product weight is 63.14 lb (28.64 kg for rail-planning and handling.
Replaceable Components: Includes zero pre-installed battery modules and uses APCRBC115 (RBC Qty: 2 as the replacement set—useful for lifecycle planning.
Ideal Applications
- Smart-UPS installations requiring extended runtime
- Racks allocating 2U for external battery capacity
- IT environments standardizing on 48 Vdc battery packs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs
Q1: What’s the installation/form factor?
A: It is a 2U rack/tower external battery pack; rack mounting brackets and an installation guide are included for fast setup.
Q2: How much runtime does it add?
A: Runtime extension depends on the UPS model, attached load, and total number of battery packs connected. The pack increases available autonomy by adding 48 Vdc capacity.
Q3: Which batteries does it use?
A: Replacement battery is APCRBC115 with an RBC quantity of 2; the unit ships with 0 battery modules installed.
