APC Smart-ups SRT 192V 5KVA and 6KVA RM Battery Pack TAA - SRT192RMBPUS

APC by Schneider Electric SRT192RMBPUS Rackmount Battery Pack for Smart-UPS SRT 5kVA and 6kVA

Overview

The SRT192RMBPUS is a 192V rackmount external battery pack designed to extend runtime on APC Smart-UPS SRT 5kVA and 6kVA double-conversion online UPS systems. At 3U and 432 mm wide, it fits standard 19-inch racks alongside the host UPS — no secondary cabinet, no floor space consumed outside the rack. If your server room, network closet, or surveillance infrastructure runs on an SRT-series UPS and you need longer ride-through time during utility outages, this is the direct expansion path APC provides.

The SRT192RMBPUS targets environments where brief battery runtime is not sufficient: edge data rooms, surveillance NVR closets, healthcare IT infrastructure, or any facility where critical loads need sustained power through generator startup delays or extended grid instability. TAA compliance makes it eligible for U.S. federal, SLED, and government-adjacent procurement where trade agreement rules apply.

Key Features

• 192V Battery String: Matches the internal battery voltage of the Smart-UPS SRT 5kVA and 6kVA hosts exactly — the pack connects in series with the host's internal batteries to extend runtime proportionally, without any voltage conversion or efficiency penalty. More battery capacity at the same bus voltage means longer ride-through with no added heat from step-up circuitry.
• 3U Rackmount Form Factor: At 130 mm tall (3U) and 432 mm wide, this pack occupies a standard rack slot directly below or above the host UPS. The 683 mm depth is worth noting — plan for deep-rack or extended-rail mounting. Shallow 4-post racks under 700 mm depth will need rail extenders.
• TAA Compliance: Manufactured to meet the Trade Agreements Act, qualifying the SRT192RMBPUS for GSA schedules, DoD procurement, and state/local government contracts that mandate TAA-compliant sourcing. Verify your contract vehicle requirements before specifying non-TAA alternatives.
• 5-Year Battery Life (Maximum): APC rates battery service life up to 5 years under specified conditions. In practice, battery replacement interval depends on discharge cycle frequency, ambient temperature, and load — but the 5-year ceiling is a useful baseline for lifecycle cost planning. Budget battery replacement as a recurring maintenance line item.
• Operating Temperature 0–40°C: The pack is rated for standard conditioned equipment room environments. At the upper boundary of 40°C, battery life will trend toward the lower end of its rated range — keep ambient temperature below 25°C when maximum service life is a priority.
• Operating Humidity 0–95% (Non-Condensing): Handles the humidity range of most commercial server and equipment rooms without additional environmental controls, useful in facilities where HVAC precision is limited.
• Non-Operating Altitude up to 15,240 m: No altitude restrictions for shipping or storage — relevant for government or military deployments where equipment may be transported or staged at elevation before installation.

Integration and Compatibility

The SRT192RMBPUS is purpose-built for the APC by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS SRT platform. It is not a universal battery pack — it connects specifically to SRT 5kVA and 6kVA models that support external battery expansion via the dedicated EBP port. Before ordering, confirm your host UPS model number against APC's SRT compatibility matrix. Connecting an incompatible battery pack to an SRT unit will result in a fault condition; the host UPS controls charging and battery management, so the pack itself has no standalone management interface.

For facilities deploying rackmount UPS systems in surveillance or IT infrastructure, pairing additional battery packs allows runtime to scale with load requirements without replacing the UPS itself — a meaningful cost advantage over full UPS upgrades. Consult your UPS runtime and power planning guide to calculate expected runtime at your actual load before specifying the number of battery packs required.

This battery pack does not include a network management card, environmental sensor, or display — those capabilities reside in the host UPS. Management, monitoring, and runtime reporting are all handled through the connected SRT UPS and any installed SmartConnect or NMC option in that unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What UPS models is the SRT192RMBPUS compatible with?

A: The SRT192RMBPUS is designed for APC Smart-UPS SRT 5kVA and 6kVA rackmount models that support external battery pack expansion via the EBP port. Verify your specific host UPS model number against APC's compatibility documentation before purchasing.

Q: Is the SRT192RMBPUS TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The SRT192RMBPUS carries TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance, making it eligible for federal, SLED, and government procurement vehicles that require TAA-compliant products.

Q: How deep is the SRT192RMBPUS — will it fit in my rack?

A: The pack is 683 mm (approximately 26.9 inches) deep. Standard 2-post and shallow 4-post racks may require rail extenders. Measure your rack's usable depth from the mounting rail face to the rear rail before ordering.

Q: How many SRT192RMBPUS packs can I connect to one UPS?

A: The maximum number of external battery packs supported depends on the specific host SRT UPS model. Check APC's product page or installation guide for your host unit to confirm the maximum supported EBP count.

Q: Does the SRT192RMBPUS have its own management interface or display?

A: No. The pack has no standalone display, network port, or management interface. All monitoring, charging control, and runtime reporting are handled by the connected host Smart-UPS SRT unit.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for the SRT192RMBPUS?

A: The operating temperature range is 0–40°C (32–104°F). For maximum battery service life, APC recommends maintaining ambient temperature below 25°C — higher sustained temperatures accelerate battery aging.

Ted Perry

When I spec the SRT192RMBPUS for a customer, the first thing I confirm is rack depth — at 683 mm, this pack exceeds what a lot of shallow-profile 4-post racks can handle without modification. Get that measurement before the PO goes out. Once you've cleared the physical fit, the 192V architecture is straightforward: this pack extends the same battery bus the host SRT UPS is already running, so you're not introducing any conversion inefficiency or adding a separate charger to manage.

Technical Highlights:

• 192V Battery Bus: Series connection to the host SRT UPS means runtime scales linearly with additional packs — no voltage mismatch, no charger overhead to account for.
• 3U / 432 mm Rackmount: Standard 19-inch rack footprint. The 130 mm height keeps it space-efficient, but the 683 mm depth is the spec that determines whether your rack can physically accept it.
• TAA Compliance: Government and education procurement teams can spec this without a trade compliance review exception — it satisfies TAA requirements out of the box.

Deployment Considerations:

• The SRT192RMBPUS has no standalone intelligence — all charging, monitoring, and fault detection is handled by the host SRT UPS. If the host UPS is replaced or swapped, confirm the replacement unit also supports this EBP model before reconnecting.
• Operating temperature ceiling is 40°C, but battery service life is sensitive to sustained heat. In poorly ventilated equipment closets where ambient routinely exceeds 25°C, plan for a shorter replacement interval than the 5-year maximum rating suggests.

This pack is the right call for surveillance NVR closets and edge IT rooms running SRT 5kVA or 6kVA UPS systems where a 15–20 minute runtime gap needs to be extended to cover generator transfer times or extended utility instability — without pulling the UPS out of the rack for a full unit swap.