APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #117
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #117 for Smart-UPS X, 120V 5Ah Lead-Acid Battery (APCRBC117) - 2 Years Local Warranty
Genuine APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #117
The APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #117 (APCRBC117) is Schneider Electric's own replacement pack for the 2200 VA and 3000 VA Smart-UPS X rack models. It is a 120 V DC assembly of ten 5 Ah battery blocks in series, supplied complete with connectors fitted, and at 22.27 kg net it is one of the heaviest cartridges in the APC range — a two-person lift and a freight consideration, not a courier envelope. Fitting the genuine cartridge returns the unit to its designed backup capacity and keeps any argument about third-party packs and warranty cover off the table.
Why UPS Batteries Need Replacing in Singapore
Sealed lead-acid cells age faster in heat, and a comms cabinet or server room running warm will shorten a cartridge's working life well before its calendar age suggests. Schneider rates this cartridge for operation from 0 to 40 °C at up to 95% relative humidity, so a well-ventilated, air-conditioned rack is doing real work for your battery budget. The failure mode is the dangerous part: a UPS with a tired battery still shows a healthy front panel and still passes mains through, then drops the load the moment a PUB supply dip or a storm-season brownout actually arrives. If your unit has started reporting a battery fault, or has simply been in service for several years, replace the cartridge before you find out the hard way.
Exact-Fit Cartridge for Smart-UPS X 2200VA and 3000VA Rack Models
The Smart-UPS X range splits by battery bus voltage: the 750, 1000 and 1500 VA models run a 48 V string, while the 2200 and 3000 VA models run 120 V. That is why this cartridge weighs more than twice what the APCRBC115 does, and it is why the two are in no sense interchangeable. Schneider's own Smart-UPS X battery replacement guide covers RBC 117 for the 2000 to 3000 VA units and assigns a different part, RBC 118, to the matching external battery packs — so a cartridge bought for the UPS will not serve an XLBP pack. Read the part number from the label on the rear of the UPS and send it to us if you would like it checked before you order.
Local Singapore Stock, GST Invoice and Local Warranty
SourceIT holds APC replacement cartridges in Singapore, so a failed battery does not mean a multi-week import wait on a unit that is currently protecting nothing. Every order ships with a GST invoice for your accounts team and carries local Singapore warranty support, and we can quote the cartridge alongside the matching UPS, rack PDU or network management card on a single purchase order. We can also look at arranging collection of the exhausted cartridge for proper lead-acid recycling when the replacement is delivered — ask for that when you order.
APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #117 (APCRBC117) Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Type | APC Replacement Battery Cartridge (RBC) |
| Part Number (SKU) | APCRBC117 |
| Manufacturer | APC by Schneider Electric |
| Schneider Product Name | APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #117 with 2 Year Warranty. The North American catalogue lists the same part as "APC Replacement Battery Cartridge for Smart-UPS Line Interactive, 120V 5Ah lead-acid battery, 2-year repair or replace warranty". |
| 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty (APC by Schneider Electric) | 2 years repair or replace, stated worldwide with no regional variation |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | Supported locally by SourceIT Pte Ltd |
| Product Code (as published by APC) | 731304282679 |
Battery Specifications
| Battery Chemistry | Sealed lead-acid battery |
| Nominal Voltage | 120 V DC |
| Battery Blocks per String | 10 |
| Capacity | 5 Ah |
| Expected Service Life | Not published by Schneider for this part number |
| Operating Environment | 0 to 40 °C, 0 to 95% relative humidity, 0 to 10,000 ft |
| Storage Environment | -15 to 45 °C, 0 to 95% relative humidity, 0 to 15,240 m |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions | 76 x 203 x 584 mm (H x W x D) |
| Net Weight | 22.27 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 25.18 kg |
| Package Dimensions | 228 x 393 x 761 mm |
| Mounting | Not rack-mountable — the cartridge is fitted inside the UPS |
| Compliance | Pro-active compliance (product out of EU RoHS legal scope) |
| Carbon Footprint | 209 kg CO2 eq. over the product lifecycle |
Every figure above is taken from Schneider Electric's own published documentation for this exact part number. Where Schneider does not publish a value, the row says so rather than carrying a figure borrowed from a similar cartridge — APC ratings differ between parts that look identical.
Compatibility & Runtime
UPS models this cartridge is specified for.
| SMX2200RMHV2U | APC Smart-UPS X 2200VA Rack/Tower LCD 200-240V |
| SMX3000RMHV2U | APC Smart-UPS X 3000VA Rack/Tower LCD 200-240V |
Schneider's Smart-UPS X battery replacement guide covers RBC 117 for Smart-UPS X-Series 2000 to 3000 VA units generally. The matching network-card builds sold here — SMX2200R2HVNC and SMX3000RMHV2UNC — are the same chassis with a network management card fitted, and are listed by resellers as taking the same cartridge, but Schneider does not name them in a document we can cite. Send us the model number and we will confirm before you order rather than have you take that on trust.
What this cartridge does not fit. Schneider assigns RBC 118, not this part, to the Smart-UPS X external battery packs. If you are re-celling an SMX120RMBP2U or an SMX120BP pack rather than the UPS itself, ask us first — Schneider does not publish a cartridge part number on those pack records, and we would rather check it with the distributor than guess.
Electrical fit. Schneider rates this cartridge at 120 V DC, ten 5 Ah blocks in series. A UPS will only accept the cartridge built for it: the charger, the runtime calculation and the low-battery cut-off are all set for a specific pack, so a cartridge of the wrong voltage will either be rejected or damaged.
Runtime after replacement. A new cartridge restores the runtime the UPS was rated for when new; it does not add runtime beyond that. How long that actually is depends entirely on how heavily the UPS is loaded — a unit at a quarter load runs for considerably longer than the same unit near its rated output. Schneider does not publish runtime figures against the cartridge itself, only against the UPS, so if you need a runtime target for a specific rack load, send us the load in watts and the UPS model and we will size it properly rather than quote a number that will not hold.
Installation. The cartridge is supplied fully assembled with its connectors already fitted, so replacement is a slide-out, slide-in operation rather than a wiring job. Schneider does not publish a statement about whether this particular cartridge may be changed with the UPS energised, so follow the installation guide that ships in the box for the correct sequence on your model, and treat the pack as live: these are high-current lead-acid assemblies and a shorted terminal is a genuine hazard. If you would rather not do it in-house, ask us and we will look at arranging it for you.
Package Contents & RBC Ordering Information
In the Box
The cartridge is supplied fully assembled with all required connectors pre-fitted. Schneider does not publish an itemised package contents list for this part number, so we do not invent one.
APC Smart-UPS X Replacement Cartridges Stocked by SourceIT
| APCRBC115 | Smart-UPS X 1500VA 2U rack (SMX1500RMI2U, SMX1500RMI2UNC), and two per SMX48RMBP2U battery pack 48 V, 9 Ah blocks · 10.82 kg net |
| APCRBC116 | Smart-UPS X 750VA and 1000VA (SMX750I, SMX1000I) 48 V · 10.45 kg net |
| APCRBC117 (this listing) | Smart-UPS X 2200VA and 3000VA 2U rack (SMX2200RMHV2U, SMX3000RMHV2U) 120 V, 5 Ah, 10 blocks · 22.27 kg net |
| APCRBC143 | Smart-UPS X 120 V cartridge — Schneider does not publish the model list for this part 120 V, 5 Ah |
Matching UPS Models
If you are replacing the UPS rather than the battery, or adding a second unit, these are the models this cartridge is specified for:
| SMX2200RMHV2U | APC Smart-UPS X 2200VA Rack/Tower LCD 200-240V |
| SMX3000RMHV2U | APC Smart-UPS X 3000VA Rack/Tower LCD 200-240V |
Because this cartridge weighs 22.27 kg net and ships at 25.18 kg, it is a palletised or two-person delivery rather than a parcel. Tell us the delivery address and floor when you order and we will arrange it properly.
Ordering notes. Quote the part number APCRBC117 on your purchase order — the cartridge number, not the UPS model, is what determines what ships. This cartridge is a lead-acid assembly and travels as such: net weights across the APC RBC range run from under 3 kg to over 30 kg, so check the physical specifications above before you arrange a courier. We can supply the cartridge on its own, or alongside a network management card, rack PDU or a replacement UPS on a single GST invoice.
Datasheet & Downloads
- Schneider Electric product page for APCRBC117 — official product identity, environmental data and document library (international catalogue)
- Smart-UPS X-Series Battery Replacement — user guide (covers RBC 117 for 2000-3000 VA units)
- Installation guide — Smart-UPS X Tower/Rack-Mount 2U 2000/2200/3000 VA
- Product Safety Data Sheet — APC rechargeable lead-acid RBC and battery packs
Schneider Electric serves its PDF datasheets from a download host that redirects and does not reliably return the document you asked for, so we do not publish direct PDF links here — a link that hands you another model's datasheet is worse than no link at all. If you need the signed product data sheet, the installation guide or a written confirmation of fitment for your unit, email us the UPS model number and we will send the current document across.
Frequently Asked Questions — APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #117 (APCRBC117)
Which APC UPS models does the APCRBC117 fit?
Schneider specifies it for the Smart-UPS X 2200 VA and 3000 VA 2U rack models — SMX2200RMHV2U and SMX3000RMHV2U in the range sold here — and its battery replacement guide covers the part for Smart-UPS X-Series 2000 to 3000 VA units generally. It does not fit the 750, 1000 or 1500 VA models, which run a 48 V battery string instead of 120 V.
Does the APCRBC117 fit the Smart-UPS X external battery packs?
No. Schneider's battery replacement guide assigns RBC 118 to the Smart-UPS X extended-runtime battery packs and RBC 117 to the UPS itself. The two are different parts and the packs are a separate conversation — contact us with the pack model number before ordering anything.
Why is this cartridge so much heavier than the other Smart-UPS X cartridges?
Because it is a 120 V string of ten battery blocks rather than a 48 V string of four. Net weight is 22.27 kg and shipping weight 25.18 kg, so treat it as a two-person lift and a freight item. Any listing advertising a 3 kg cartridge for a 2200 or 3000 VA Smart-UPS X is describing something else.
How do I make sure I am ordering the right cartridge?
Read the model number off the label on the rear or side of the UPS and select against that, never against the part number of the battery already inside it and never against the VA rating alone. Schneider says the same thing on its APC UPS Replacement Battery Cartridge Selector Tool: two units of identical capacity in tower and rack form take different cartridges, and a SmartConnect or network-card build often differs from the standard build of the same model. Send us the model number and we will confirm the correct cartridge in writing before you order.
Can I fit the cartridge myself?
Mechanically, yes. The cartridge ships fully assembled with its connectors already fitted, so it is a slide-out, slide-in job that needs no wiring and, on most models, no tools. Whether it can be changed with the UPS still running depends on the model, and Schneider does not publish that statement for this cartridge, so follow the installation guide in the box for the correct sequence rather than assuming either way. Treat the pack as live throughout — it is a high-current lead-acid assembly. If the unit is protecting something you would rather not gamble on, ask us about arranging the replacement.
How long should the cartridge last?
Schneider does not publish a service-life figure against this particular part number. Its general guidance for sealed lead-acid replacement cartridges is three to five years, and in Singapore the climate is the deciding factor: cells age markedly faster when they run warm, so a unit in an air-conditioned rack will comfortably reach the top of that range while one in a hot riser or an unventilated cabinet may not. Replace on age and on the UPS's own battery-fault warning rather than waiting for an outage to test it.
What do I do with the old cartridge?
Do not put it in general waste. A UPS cartridge is a sealed lead-acid assembly and is regulated waste in Singapore. Schneider supplies battery recycling information with the cartridge, and SourceIT can look at arranging collection of the exhausted pack for proper recycling when the replacement is delivered — tell us when you order so it can be scheduled with the delivery.
Is this a genuine APC part, and what does the warranty cover?
Yes. Every APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #117 (APCRBC117) sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore warranty and a GST invoice; APC backs the APCRBC117 with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, stated as 2 years repair or replace. Schneider publishes this term worldwide with no regional variation, so the Singapore figure is the same 2 years quoted elsewhere — unlike some APC UPS families, where the European figure is higher and does not apply to a Singapore supply.
