APC by Schneider Electric GVSCBC10A2 External Battery Cabinet for Galaxy VS/VL and Easy UPS
Overview
The GVSCBC10A2 is a freestanding external battery cabinet engineered for deployment alongside APC Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, and Easy UPS systems where additional runtime is the priority. At 1000mm wide with IEC connections and a Configuration A2 layout, this cabinet is purpose-built to extend the operational window of three-phase UPS infrastructure in data centers, industrial facilities, and large commercial installations where power interruption tolerance is measured in minutes — not seconds.
The white powder-coat finish and freestanding design make it straightforward to position adjacent to the host UPS without anchoring to structure, while the 1900mm × 845mm × 1010mm footprint (W×D×H) accommodates the internal battery string without requiring raised-floor cutouts or custom enclosures. If you are planning a battery expansion for an existing Galaxy VS or Easy UPS deployment, the GVSCBC10A2 is the matched cabinet for Config A2 battery arrangements.
Key Features
- IEC Configuration A2 Layout: The A2 designation specifies how the internal battery modules are arranged and connected — selecting the wrong config risks wiring mismatches with the host UPS. Verify your Galaxy VS or Easy UPS order documentation specifies Config A2 before purchasing.
- 1000mm Wide Cabinet Width: The 1000mm width is a standard data center aisle footprint, meaning this cabinet aligns flush with most rack rows and UPS pedestals without requiring aisle reconfiguration. Floor tile planning can proceed on standard 600mm or 1000mm grid assumptions.
- Freestanding Mounting: No wall anchoring required. The freestanding design simplifies installation in facilities where structural wall attachment is impractical — raised-floor data halls, battery rooms with sealed concrete, or co-location cages where modifications are restricted.
- Operating Temperature 0–40°C: The validated operating range of 0°C to 40°C covers standard conditioned data center and telecom room environments. Operating outside this window degrades battery chemistry and reduces actual runtime — HVAC planning should target the lower half of this range for maximum battery service life.
- Storage Temperature −15–40°C: The −15°C floor on storage temperature means the cabinet can be staged in unheated loading docks or warehouses without cold-damage risk, important for large facility rollouts where equipment sits in staging for days or weeks before commissioning.
- Operating Humidity 0–95% (non-condensing): The wide humidity tolerance, up to 95%, means this cabinet handles the humid battery rooms common in process facilities and older commercial buildings without requiring separate environmental conditioning for the battery enclosure alone.
- RoHS and REACH Certified: Both RoHS and REACH compliance are documented for this SKU. This matters for government, defense-adjacent, and EU-regulated projects where environmental compliance certification must accompany procurement. The HS code 85079080 confirms customs classification as a storage battery assembly — relevant for import documentation on international projects.
- Package Dimensions Match Unit Dimensions: Shipping dimensions of 1900mm × 845mm × 1010mm at 1260 kg package weight signal that this cabinet ships fully assembled or nearly so — meaning no on-site assembly of enclosure panels. Site delivery logistics must account for a 1,260 kg pallet; a standard freight elevator rated for 1,500 kg or better is the minimum for above-grade installation.
Integration and Compatibility
The GVSCBC10A2 is designed to integrate with the APC Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, and Easy UPS product families via the IEC connection standard. Before ordering, confirm the host UPS model and configuration code — the A2 designation is one of multiple configurations in the Classic Battery Cabinet line, and mismatched configs require field re-cabling that adds commissioning cost and delays. Consult your UPS and power protection documentation or APC's configuration guides to validate A2 compatibility with your specific UPS model and desired runtime target. For multi-cabinet runtime extensions, verify the host UPS supports the number of external battery cabinets in the planned string — Galaxy VS systems have defined limits on external battery cabinet count. Pairing with an appropriate battery cabinet accessory kit may be required depending on site wiring topology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which UPS systems is the GVSCBC10A2 compatible with?
A: The GVSCBC10A2 is designed for use with the APC Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, and Easy UPS product families. It uses IEC connections and a Config A2 battery arrangement — confirm your UPS model supports Config A2 before ordering.
Q: What does the 'Config A2' designation mean on the GVSCBC10A2?
A: Config A2 refers to the internal battery module arrangement and connection topology within the cabinet. Multiple configuration variants exist in the Classic Battery Cabinet line. Selecting the wrong configuration requires field re-cabling at installation — match the config code to your UPS order documentation before purchase.
Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the GVSCBC10A2?
A: The cabinet measures 1900mm wide × 845mm deep × 1010mm tall. The packaged weight is 1260 kg. Site delivery logistics must account for this — a freight elevator rated for at least 1,500 kg is the minimum for above-grade installation.
Q: Is the GVSCBC10A2 RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The GVSCBC10A2 carries both RoHS and REACH certification, making it suitable for projects requiring documented environmental compliance. The HS code is 85079080.
Q: What is the operating temperature range for the GVSCBC10A2?
A: The validated operating range is 0°C to 40°C. For maximum battery service life, target the lower half of this range with facility HVAC. Storage is rated for −15°C to 40°C, supporting cold-staging in unheated warehouses or loading docks.
Q: Does the GVSCBC10A2 require wall mounting or structural anchoring?
A: No. It is a freestanding design — no wall or structural anchoring is required. This simplifies installation in raised-floor data halls, sealed battery rooms, and co-location cages where modifications to building structure are restricted.
The spec that catches most integrators off guard on the GVSCBC10A2 is the 1260 kg packaged weight. Before you even talk about battery capacity or runtime calculations, the site logistics conversation has to happen first — this cabinet does not fit in a standard passenger elevator, and most freight elevators need to be load-verified before you book a delivery window. I have seen projects slip three weeks because the loading dock clearance and elevator rating were assumptions, not confirmed numbers.
Technical Highlights:
- Freestanding Design: No structural anchoring means commissioning teams are not waiting on facilities to approve wall penetrations or seismic anchor permits — a real timeline factor in co-location and leased-space deployments.
- 0–95% Operating Humidity: The wide humidity tolerance covers both tightly controlled data center environments and the less-controlled battery rooms found in industrial and older commercial facilities, without adding a humidity control line item to the project budget.
- RoHS + REACH Dual Certification: Both certifications documented on a single SKU simplifies procurement compliance paperwork for EU-bound projects and government accounts that require environmental compliance at the component level, not just the system level.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 1900mm width is wider than many assume — confirm aisle clearances and door widths on the delivery path before scheduling installation. A cabinet this size often requires a path survey before the delivery truck is booked.
- Config A2 is not universal across the Galaxy battery cabinet line. If the host UPS was ordered under a different config designation, the GVSCBC10A2 will require re-cabling at commissioning — verify the config code in the UPS order documentation before this cabinet ships.
The GVSCBC10A2 is the right call for three-phase Galaxy VS or Easy UPS deployments in large data halls or industrial power rooms where the primary runtime extension strategy involves a matched, freestanding cabinet rather than internal battery upgrades — particularly on projects where RoHS/REACH compliance documentation is a procurement gate.
