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APC by Schneider Electric SYCFXR8S APC Extended Run Frame with Start-Up - VRLA Hot-Swappable Battery Cabinet for Symmetra PX 40kVA UPS
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This battery cabinet utilizes Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) battery chemistry, known for its reliability and maintenance-free operation in backup power applications. The hot-swappable design supports seamless battery replacement, enhancing system uptime and operational continuity.
The frame is specifically compatible with the APC Symmetra PX 40kVA UPS, integrating seamlessly to extend runtime capabilities. It includes start-up support technology to ensure proper initialization and performance when deployed with supported UPS models.
This section brings together practical product details such as Battery Chemistry, Hot Swappable, Height, Width, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The Extended Run Frame delivers cost-effective power backup with efficient energy storage, offering a low cost per watt-hour for extended runtime needs. Its design prioritizes accessibility and reliability in critical power environments.
Easy Maintenance Access
Provides straightforward access to battery terminals, reducing service time and complexity during maintenance or replacements.
- Simplifies battery servicing
- Reduces operational downtime
Hot-Swappable Operation
Enables battery module replacement without powering down the UPS, ensuring uninterrupted power protection for connected equipment.
- Maintains system uptime
- Supports continuous operation
Cost-Efficient Power
Delivers an inexpensive solution per watt-hour, providing efficient and reliable backup power for extended runtime requirements.
- Optimizes power backup costs
- Enhances runtime efficiency
Deployment / Use Cases
This battery cabinet is ideal for data centers, server rooms, and industrial facilities using APC Symmetra PX 40kVA UPS systems, where extended runtime and reliable power backup are critical. It supports environments requiring scalable power protection with minimal maintenance disruption.
Deploy the frame to enhance existing Symmetra PX UPS installations, adding runtime capacity for prolonged power outages. Its rack-compatible dimensions and hot-swappable design make it suitable for high-availability setups that demand continuous operation and easy serviceability.
This section brings together practical product details such as Battery Chemistry, Hot Swappable, Height, Width, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Data Center Backup
Extends runtime for critical servers and network equipment in data centers, ensuring operational continuity during power failures.
Industrial Power Protection
Provides reliable backup power for industrial control systems and machinery, supporting uninterrupted processes in manufacturing or utility settings.
Physical Profile
The cabinet measures 82 inches in height, 24 inches in width, and 34 inches in depth, with a weight of approximately 249.48 kg. Its rack-compatible footprint is designed for standard data center installations, offering a sturdy and space-efficient form factor for battery expansion.
The physical profile is practical for deployment planning because the dimensions and weight are clearly defined: 82" (2082.80 mm), 24" (609.60 mm), 34" (863.60 mm), 249.48 kg. This helps confirm rack, shelf, desk, or cabinet fit before installation.
- Width
- 24" (609.60 mm)
- Depth
- 34" (863.60 mm)
- Height
- 82" (2082.80 mm)
- Weight
- 249.48 kg
What's in the Box
The package includes the Extended Run Frame with Start-Up, along with an installation guide and user manual to support setup and operation.
Highlights
- VRLA hot-swappable battery cabinet for extended runtime
- Compatible with APC Symmetra PX 40kVA UPS systems
- Easy access to battery terminals for simplified maintenance
- Cost-efficient power backup with low cost per watt-hour
- Hot-swappable design supports uninterrupted operation
- Rack-compatible dimensions for data center deployment
- Includes start-up support technology for reliable initialization
- Backed by a 2-year limited warranty for peace of mind
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Schneider Electric SA |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SYCFXR8S |
| Brand Name | APC by Schneider Electric |
| Product Name | Extended Run Frame with Start-Up |
| Product Type | Battery Cabinet |
| Technical Information | |
| Battery Chemistry | Lead Acid |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 82" (2082.80 mm) |
| Width | 24" (609.60 mm) |
| Depth | 34" (863.60 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 249.48 kg |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | Extended Run Frame with Start-Up Installation Guide User Manual |
| Compatibility | APC Symmetra PX 40kVA UPS |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
FAQ
What UPS systems is this battery cabinet compatible with?
This Extended Run Frame is specifically designed for use with the APC Symmetra PX 40kVA UPS. It integrates seamlessly to extend runtime, ensuring reliable power backup for compatible UPS installations in data centers or industrial settings.
What does hot-swappable mean for this battery cabinet?
Hot-swappable capability allows battery modules within the cabinet to be replaced without shutting down the connected UPS. This design minimizes downtime and maintains continuous power protection for critical equipment during maintenance or battery replacements.
What type of batteries does this cabinet use?
The cabinet utilizes Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries, which are maintenance-free and reliable for backup power applications. VRLA chemistry provides efficient energy storage and is commonly used in UPS systems for extended runtime.
What are the dimensions and weight of this battery cabinet?
The cabinet measures 82 inches in height, 24 inches in width, and 34 inches in depth, with an approximate weight of 249.48 kg. Its rack-compatible footprint is suitable for standard data center installations, offering a sturdy and space-efficient design.
What is included in the package with this battery cabinet?
The package includes the Extended Run Frame with Start-Up, an installation guide, and a user manual. These components support proper setup, operation, and maintenance of the cabinet when deployed with compatible UPS systems.
What warranty coverage does this product have?
This battery cabinet is backed by a 2-year limited warranty from APC by Schneider Electric. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, providing assurance for reliable performance in power backup applications.
What power capacity is listed for this UPS?
Power specifications help show where the unit fits best, including the type of load level, electrical environment, and backup role it is intended to support. These are usually the most decision-critical facts in a UPS or power-protection comparison.
Is this unit designed for rack or tower deployment?
For power-protection products, the most useful FAQ topics are usually capacity, outlet arrangement, runtime characteristics, and installation format. Those details do more to explain real deployment fit than generic marketing language.