APC Symmetra PX160 Battery Frame - SYCFXR9-S

APC by Schneider Electric SYCFXR9-S Symmetra PX Battery Frame

Overview

The SYCFXR9-S is a 42U freestanding battery expansion frame designed for the APC Symmetra PX high-power UPS platform — the structural backbone that holds extended battery modules when your runtime requirements exceed what a base UPS enclosure can deliver on its own. At 600mm wide, 1070mm deep, and 1991mm tall, this frame occupies a standard data-center column footprint and integrates directly into Symmetra PX deployments where mission-critical uptime demands more than a few minutes of battery backup.

If you're sizing runtime for a large server room, a healthcare facility, or a broadcast operations center where planned and unplanned outages both need to be bridged, SYCFXR9-S (often searched as SYCFXR9 S) is the infrastructure piece that makes extended runtime possible without stacking separate UPS units.

Key Features

• 42U Freestanding Enclosure: A full 42U column gives you substantial vertical capacity for battery module population. Rather than clustering multiple smaller frames with inter-unit cabling runs, a single SYCFXR9-S consolidates your battery expansion in one footprint — cleaner cable management, fewer failure points, simpler maintenance access.
• 600 × 1070mm Floor Footprint: The 600mm width aligns with standard server-room column spacing, and the 1070mm depth fits within typical raised-floor tile rows without requiring special floor cutouts. Plan your floor load ratings carefully — at 379 kg packaged, the installed weight with battery modules populated will be substantial; verify your raised-floor or slab capacity before deployment.
• Operating Temperature 0–40°C: Rated for the full range of conditioned data-center environments. The 40°C upper limit means the frame tolerates hotter-aisle conditions in dense deployments, but battery service life degrades above 25°C — keep your room cooling consistent if maximizing battery longevity matters for your runtime SLA.
• 0–95% Relative Humidity Tolerance: Non-condensing humidity envelope covers most enterprise mechanical room and data-center environments, including coastal and high-humidity climates. This matters in facilities without precision air handlers — the frame won't be the failure point in a humid but otherwise controlled space.
• CE and EN/IEC 62040 Series Certified: Compliance with EN/IEC 62040-1-1 (safety), 62040-2 (EMC), and 62040-3 (performance) means this frame meets the European regulatory framework for UPS equipment. For organizations operating across EU jurisdictions or shipping to EU data centers, this eliminates re-certification overhead. CE marking also signals that electromagnetic emissions won't interfere with adjacent rack-mounted equipment.
• Black Finish: Standard black finish matches the Symmetra PX power frame and the majority of enterprise rack infrastructure, keeping the installation visually consistent in open data-center floors or co-location environments where aesthetics matter alongside function.

Integration and Compatibility

The SYCFXR9-S is engineered as a component of the APC by Schneider Electric Symmetra PX architecture. It is not a standalone UPS — it is a battery frame that pairs with compatible power and UPS units in the Symmetra PX family to extend runtime. Before ordering, confirm the specific Symmetra PX power frame model in your installation to verify battery module and frame compatibility; the Symmetra PX line includes multiple power ratings and the battery module types vary accordingly.

For data-center deployments where power continuity is part of a broader network infrastructure design — including redundant switching, server racks, and edge compute — this battery frame slots into a coordinated power architecture rather than operating in isolation. Consult APC's Symmetra PX configuration guides for module population sequences and inter-frame cabling requirements before installation.

Physical installation requires planning for the 379 kg package weight in transit and logistics; fork-lift or pallet-jack access to the final installation point is essentially mandatory. Factor in doorway clearances against the 2150mm packaged height — standard commercial door frames may require the unit to be tilted or partially disassembled for final positioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What UPS platform does the SYCFXR9-S work with?

A: The SYCFXR9-S is a battery expansion frame for the APC Symmetra PX high-power UPS platform. It is not a standalone unit — it requires a compatible Symmetra PX power frame to function. Verify your specific Symmetra PX model against APC's configuration documentation before ordering battery modules and frames.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of the SYCFXR9-S?

A: The frame measures 600mm wide × 1070mm deep × 1991mm tall (approximately 23.6