CyberPower RB1290X4F teardown

Inside
4 x 12 V 9 Ah
Wiring
48 V series
List price
$352
Cell size
151 x 65 x 94 mm
Terminal
F2
Evidence on cell count
verified

What is inside the RB1290X4F?

RB1290X4F holds four 12 V blocks wired in series rated 9 Ah, giving a 48 V bus. CyberPower publishes the cell count. All the blocks carry the same current and should be replaced together. Check the label on your old blocks before ordering a replacement.

FRONT ELEVATION: 4 x 12 V, 48 V DC BUSCELL 1tabs F2+−CELL 2tabs F2+−CELL 3tabs F2+−CELL 4tabs F2+−RED TO UPS (+)BLACK TO UPS (−)each cell 151 x 65 x 94 mmPLAN VIEW, TO SCALE: CASE FORMATS151 mm65Standard 7-9 Ah (this page)CSB HR1234WF2, 94 mm case height151 mm51Slim 6 AhCSB HR1224WF2F1, 94 mm case height90 mm705 Ah cubeCSB HR1221WF2, 102 mm case heightFASTON TAB WIDTH, ENLARGEDF1 4.75 mm / 0.187"F2 6.35 mm / 0.250"
Every ledger row for RB1290X4F
FieldValueQuoteSource
cells4Battery Quantity | 4T1 cyberpowersystems.com
cell ah9Battery Size | 12 V / 9 AhT1 cyberpowersystems.com
envelope mm205 x 66 x 316(mm) | 205 x 66 x 316 (mm)T1 cyberpowersystems.com
msrp usd352RB1290X4F | $ 352.00T1 cyberpowersystems.com
bus v48BP48V75ART2UT1 cyberpowersystems.com
terminalF2The F2 terminal ensures a snug fitT2 replaceupsbattery.com

Which UPS models use the RB1290X4F?

Of the 43 models we track, RB1290X4F fits PR1500LCDRTXL2U, PR2200LCDRT2U. 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.

Models on this site that use RB1290X4F
UPSRatingSerial condition
PR1500LCDRTXL2U1500 VA / 1500 Wall serials
PR2200LCDRT2U2150 VA / 1980 Wall serials

Which bare cells replace the RB1290X4F?

Replace RB1290X4F with four 12V 9 Ah F2 cells and reuse the factory harness. CyberPower lists 205 x 66 x 316 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.

4 x Mighty Max ML9-12 12V 9Ah F2
Standard AGM, F2. The like-for-like choice.
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4 x CSB HR1234WF2 12V 9Ah High Rate (the high-rate option)
High-rate AGM, F2. Holds up best at UPS discharge rates.
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Can LiFePO4 replace the RB1290X4F?

We can't recommend LiFePO4 for RB1290X4F. Four independent BMS boards in one 48 V series string multiply the balance risk. 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 RB1290X4F cost against bare cells?

RB1290X4F lists at $352. Four bare cells cost about $139.76 at a non-Amazon single-unit reference price, a saving of roughly 60%. 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 RB1290X4F MSRP: $352. Typical Commodity Bare-Cell Band (Non-Amazon Reference): about $139.76 for 4 x CSB HR1234WF2. Reuse your factory wire harness to save about 60% against the OEM cartridge MSRP.