APC Battery Replacement Cartridge APCRBC157 (OEM)

The APC APCRBC157 is a sealed lead-acid (VRLA) replacement battery cartridge designed for APC UPS systems. It provides reliable power backup with a design life of up to 5 years, a compact form factor and hot-swap capability for quick field replacement. The cartridge is fully assembled, comes in reusable packaging with disposal instructions, and includes prepaid postage for recycling with participating partners where available.

Advantages

The APC APCRBC157 is tested and approved for compatibility with APC UPS units and preserves UPS safety certifications (such as UL, VDE, CSA) and applicable lifetime equipment protection policies. Its fully assembled, hot-swappable design reduces service time and eliminates the need to power down equipment. The product uses Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA) technology and ships in reusable packaging that helps ensure nearly 100% of the old battery can be recycled.

Suitable for

• Field replacement of APC UPS battery cartridges
• Maintaining backup power for small to medium UPS systems
• Quick hot-swap servicing without network downtime

Key specifications

• Model: APCRBC157 (MPN APCRBC157, EAN 731304338932)
• Battery technology: Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
• Design life: up to 5 years
• Weight: 10 kg
• Dimensions (approx.): width 216 mm, height 83 mm
• Colour: Black

How to use

Ensure the APC UPS is operating within manufacturer guidelines before replacing the battery cartridge. Because the APCRBC157 is fully assembled and hot-swappable, follow the UPS manual to remove the spent cartridge and insert the new one without powering down the protected equipment if the UPS model supports hot-swap replacement. After installation, verify the UPS status indicators and perform any recommended battery runtime calibration or tests per the UPS documentation.

Recommendations

Store and operate the battery cartridge in a cool, dry environment within the temperature range specified by the UPS manufacturer. Use the provided reusable packaging and prepaid postage (where available) to return spent batteries to an approved recycling partner to ensure safe, near-complete recycling of battery materials.