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Tripp Lite 48V 3U rackmount battery enclosure blue connector

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite BP48V60RT3UTAA 48V 3U External Battery Pack UPS

SKU CH-C8E0-J92HK MPN BP48V60RT3UTAA

48V 3U external battery pack extends runtime for compatible UPS systems and supports rackmount or stacked installation

  • Key featuresCompliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA) for GS
  • Product dimensions5.25 in × 17.5 in × 25 in
  • Product weight163.1 lb (74 kg)
  • TAA compliant for GSA Schedule procurement
  • 48V external battery pack extends UPS runtime
  • 3U rackmount or stacking installation flexibility
  • 25 inch depth fits standard rack enclosures
  • 1 lb weight indicates high-capacity battery cells

External Battery Pack for 48 V UPS Systems

The Tripp Lite BP48V60RT3UTAA is a 48 V external battery pack designed to extend the runtime of compatible Tripp Lite UPS units. It occupies a 3U rackmount or stackable form factor and is TAA compliant for GSA Schedule procurement. The unit ships with the required DC cabling and a blue 2-point connector for direct attachment to supported UPS models. It serves IT managers who need longer backup time without replacing their existing UPS.

Passive Thermal Design and Power Draw

The enclosure contains no active cooling components, so it adds no fan noise to the rack environment. Heat dissipates through the steel chassis during normal float charging and discharge cycles. The pack draws only the minimal charging current supplied by the host UPS, imposing negligible additional load on the input circuit. Its 163.1 lb weight reflects the sealed lead-acid cells that store the reserve energy.

Sustained Load Behaviour Under Extended Outages

During a prolonged power loss the battery pack works in parallel with the UPS internal batteries to maintain the DC bus voltage at 48 V. Voltage sag follows the natural discharge curve of the sealed lead-acid chemistry rather than a sudden cutoff. The blue 2-point connector is rated for the continuous current demanded by the UPS inverter throughout the full discharge period. Runtime scales linearly with the number of additional packs connected in the same string.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRIPP LITE
Model nameBP48V60RT3UTAA
Size & build
Product dimensions5.25 in × 17.5 in × 25 in
Product weight163.1 lb (74 kg)
Shipping weight90.72 kg
Package size800 × 584 × 286 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the BP48V60RT3UTAA in a standard rack?

Mount the 3U enclosure using the included brackets; it occupies 5.25 inches of vertical space and 17.5 inches of depth. Connect the blue 2-point DC connector to a compatible Tripp Lite UPS. Secure all cables before powering on.

What maintenance will the battery pack require over time?

The sealed lead-acid cells inside the enclosure will need replacement after their service life. Plan to swap the internal battery modules when runtime drops below acceptable levels.

What is the first limit I will hit during a long power outage?

The 48 V DC battery bank stores a finite amount of energy; once depleted the UPS will shut down. Total runtime depends on the connected load and the number of packs installed.

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