Easily connect this external battery pack to an existing APC Smart-UPS X to instantly increase the...Easily connect this external battery pack to an existing APC Smart-UPS X to instantly increase the amount of battery runtime to connected devices during a power outage. Please refer to your APC Smart-UPS X manual to confirm compatibility with this external battery back. The battery pack offers easy plug-and-play installation onto an operating APC Smart-UPS, ensuring power availability while runtime capacity is added. Through the APC Smart-UPS' intelligent battery management and precision charging, the battery pack maintains the UPS system's performance, reliability, and useful life. The APC battery pack provides scalable runtime to the APC Smart-UPS X, allowing additional run time to be quickly added as needed. Hot-swappable batteries ensure clean, uninterrupted power to protected equipment while batteries are being replaced. User-replaceable batteries increase availability by allowing trained users to perform upgrades and replacements, reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
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This guide helps users of the APC Smart-UPS X External Battery Pack understand its features and how to use it effectively. Designed for businesses and individuals seeking to extend UPS runtime, the external battery pack offers increased power availability during outages. However, users must ensure compatibility with their existing APC Smart-UPS X model before installation. This external battery pack extends runtime, features hot-swappable batteries for uninterrupted power, and offers user-replaceable batteries for increased availability.
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Model Part Number
SMX120BP
Brand
A.P.C.
Extended Product Information
FAQs
How do I install the external battery pack?
Follow the instructions in the included installation guide, which describes the plug-and-play process.
How often do the batteries need to be replaced?
The batteries should be replaced every 3 years.
Can I use multiple external battery packs?
Yes, you can add multiple battery packs to increase the runtime of your UPS.
What is the battery technology used?
The battery pack uses Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries.
What is the operating temperature range?
The operating temperature range is 0 - 40 °C.
Is the battery pack hot-swappable?
Yes, the batteries are hot-swappable, allowing replacement without interrupting power.
Where can I find the product specifications?
You can find the specifications in the product documentation or on the APC website.
Troubleshooting
UPS is not providing expected runtime.
Check the battery connections and ensure the battery pack is properly connected to the UPS. The batteries might need to be replaced. Check battery capacity via the UPS software.
Battery pack not recognized by the UPS.
Verify the connection between the battery pack and the UPS. Restart the UPS and check for any error messages.
UPS shows a battery fault.
The batteries may need to be replaced. Refer to the UPS manual or contact APC support.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Increases runtime for connected devices during power outages.
Hot-swappable batteries minimize downtime during replacement.
User-replaceable batteries offer greater flexibility and reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
Easy to install and integrate with existing APC Smart-UPS X systems.
Cons
Requires compatibility with APC Smart-UPS X models.
Additional external battery packs may be needed to achieve longer runtimes.