APC by Schneider Electric SRT10IP23 IP23 Protective Enclosure for SRT UPS and XBP
Overview
The SRT10IP23 is a dedicated IP23-rated enclosure designed to house APC Smart-UPS SRT 5 kVA, 6 kVA, 8 kVA, and 10 kVA units alongside compatible external battery packs (XBP). If your UPS is deployed outside a climate-controlled data center — in a manufacturing floor, utility closet, telecom room, or light-industrial space where drip water and airborne particulates are a real concern — this enclosure adds the physical protection layer the UPS chassis alone does not provide. Browse the full APC by Schneider Electric product line for compatible SRT UPS and XBP units.
IP23 protection means the enclosure blocks solid objects greater than 12mm and deflects water dripping up to 60° from vertical — appropriate for indoor environments with condensation risk or intermittent overhead drip, but not for direct outdoor rain exposure. If your site has full outdoor exposure or pressure-washing, you need an IP44 or higher rating.
Key Features
- IP23 Ingress Protection: Guards against solid objects >12mm and angled drip water up to 60° from vertical — keeps the UPS operational in light-industrial and utility spaces where a standard open-frame UPS chassis would be at risk from condensation or accidental splash.
- Purpose-Built Fit for SRT 5–10kVA and XBP: Designed specifically to house APC SRT-family large-chassis UPS units and external battery packs, so internal dimensions align to the equipment geometry — no improvised mounting or adapter plates required.
- Compact Footprint for a 10kVA-Class Enclosure: At 47.9 cm wide × 54.8 cm tall × 99.4 cm deep (approximately 18.9″ × 21.6″ × 39.1″), the SRT10IP23 is sized for floor placement in spaces where rack room is not available. Not rack-mountable — plan for dedicated floor space in your layout.
- Manageable Installation Weight: Net weight of 39.01 kg (86 lbs) is within two-person lift range without mechanical assistance, simplifying on-site deployment in locations without freight elevators or loading docks.
- EU RoHS and REACH Compliant: Meets EU RoHS Directive and REACH Declaration requirements — relevant for deployments in EU-regulated facilities or enterprises with environmental procurement policies.
- 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty: Covered under APC's standard repair-or-replace warranty for the enclosure itself. Verify warranty coverage for the UPS unit separately, as SRT UPS models carry their own warranty terms.
Integration & Compatibility
The SRT10IP23 is compatible with the APC Smart-UPS SRT lineup at the 5 kVA, 6 kVA, 8 kVA, and 10 kVA ratings, as well as corresponding XBP external battery pack units. Confirm your specific SRT model number against APC's compatibility matrix before ordering — SRT models at different kVA ratings or from the older SMX/SMT families do not share the same chassis dimensions and will not fit. This enclosure does not add UPS functionality, network management, or battery capacity; it is a physical protection housing only. For UPS accessories including network management cards, replacement batteries, and rail kits, source those separately based on your SRT model's accessory list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which UPS models is the SRT10IP23 compatible with?
A: The SRT10IP23 is designed for APC Smart-UPS SRT 5 kVA, 6 kVA, 8 kVA, and 10 kVA units and their corresponding XBP external battery packs. Confirm your exact SRT model number against APC's compatibility documentation before ordering.
Q: What does IP23 protection actually cover?
A: IP23 protects against solid objects greater than 12mm in diameter and against water dripping at angles up to 60° from vertical. It is suitable for indoor environments with condensation or incidental drip exposure — it is not rated for outdoor rain or direct water spray.
Q: Is the SRT10IP23 rack-mountable?
A: No. The SRT10IP23 is a floor-standing enclosure only. It is not designed for rack installation. Plan for dedicated floor space in your deployment layout.
Q: What are the physical dimensions of the SRT10IP23?
A: The enclosure measures 47.9 cm wide × 54.8 cm tall × 99.4 cm deep (approximately 18.9″ × 21.6″ × 39.1″) with a net weight of 39.01 kg (approximately 86 lbs).
Q: What is the warranty on the SRT10IP23?
A: APC covers the SRT10IP23 under a 1-year repair-or-replace manufacturer warranty. The UPS unit housed inside carries its own separate warranty terms.
Q: Does this enclosure add battery runtime or UPS features?
A: No. The SRT10IP23 is a physical protection housing only. It does not add battery capacity, network management capability, or UPS runtime. All power and management features come from the SRT UPS unit installed inside it.
The SRT10IP23 comes up frequently when an integrator or facilities team has already standardized on APC's SRT platform but needs to push the UPS into a space that isn't a controlled server room — think manufacturing support rooms, telecom closets adjacent to loading docks, or mechanical floors where overhead pipe condensation is a given. The IP23 rating handles that drip-and-particulate scenario; what it does not do is replace a proper NEMA 3R or 4 enclosure if you're going fully outdoors. At 39.01 kg net weight, two people and a hand truck is the right install plan.
Technical Highlights:
- IP23 Ingress Rating: Solid object protection to 12mm and water-drip protection to 60° from vertical — the threshold that separates 'utility closet safe' from 'server room only' for this class of UPS hardware.
- Dimensional Fit for SRT 5–10kVA Chassis: Internal geometry sized to the SRT large-chassis family; at 47.9 cm × 54.8 cm × 99.4 cm external, floor-space planning is straightforward — roughly a 19″ × 22″ × 39″ footprint.
- 1-Year Repair-or-Replace Warranty: APC's standard enclosure warranty covers the SRT10IP23 itself — important to note separately from the SRT UPS warranty since the two components are warranted independently.
Deployment Considerations:
- The SRT10IP23 is floor-standing only — not rack-mountable. If your site uses a raised-floor data room with open racks, this enclosure does not integrate into that layout; it requires dedicated floor clearance.
- IP23 is not sufficient for direct outdoor installation or pressure-wash environments. If the deployment site sees water spray, condensate drip exceeding 60° from vertical, or outdoor exposure, step up to a higher IP-rated enclosure before committing to this SKU.
This enclosure fits cleanest in light-industrial facilities, telecom rooms, and utility spaces where an SRT 5–10kVA UPS is providing power protection for process control, communications infrastructure, or security system head-end equipment and the environment just misses the clean-room threshold.
