CyberPower RB12170X2A teardown
- Inside
- 2 x 12 V 17 Ah
- Wiring
- 24 V series
- List price
- $248
- Cell size
- 181 x 76 x 167 mm
- Terminal
- NB
- Evidence on cell count
- verified
What is inside the RB12170X2A?
RB12170X2A holds two 12 V blocks wired in series rated 17 Ah, giving a 24 V bus. CyberPower publishes the cell count. Both blocks carry the same current and should be replaced together. Check the label on your old blocks before ordering a replacement.
| Field | Value | Quote | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cells | 2 | Battery Quantity | 2 | T1 cyberpowersystems.com |
| cell ah | 17 | Battery Size | 12 V / 17 Ah | T1 cyberpowersystems.com |
| envelope mm | 152 x 175 x 181 | (mm) | 152 x 175 x 181 (mm) | T1 cyberpowersystems.com |
| msrp usd | 248 | RB12170X2A | $ 248.00 | T1 cyberpowersystems.com |
| terminal | NB | Terminal Type: NB; Batteries Required for Full Replacement: 2 | T2 batteryclerk.com |
Which UPS models use the RB12170X2A?
Of the 43 models we track, RB12170X2A fits PR1500LCD. That list comes from the manufacturer's pages, and they sometimes disagree with reseller listings. Where a model splits by serial number, its UPS page shows which prefix takes this cartridge, so check your label before you order.
| UPS | Rating | Serial condition |
|---|---|---|
| PR1500LCD | 1500 VA / 1500 W | all serials |
Which bare cells replace the RB12170X2A?
Replace RB12170X2A with two 12V 18 Ah nut and bolt cells and reuse the factory harness. CyberPower lists 152 x 175 x 181 mm for the pack. The terminal comes from a retailer cross-reference or inference, so check your old cell first. Keep the old harness, because bare cells ship without leads.
Can LiFePO4 replace the RB12170X2A?
We can't recommend LiFePO4 for RB12170X2A. This pack uses nut-and-bolt terminals, and the LiFePO4 pack we checked has F1 tabs. Showing a link would mean guessing about fit. Buy the lead-acid cell or a factory LiFePO4 UPS instead, and see our method page for how we test fit.
How much does the RB12170X2A cost against bare cells?
RB12170X2A lists at $248. Two bare cells cost about $120.94 at a non-Amazon single-unit reference price, a saving of roughly 51%. The reference is a premium CSB block at one store, and it is not an Amazon price. Reusing the harness is what makes this work.
Official RB12170X2A MSRP: $248. Typical Commodity Bare-Cell Band (Non-Amazon Reference): about $120.94 for 2 x CSB GP12170NB. Reuse your factory wire harness to save about 51% against the OEM cartridge MSRP.