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As a UPS system ages, its battery capacity diminishes, which undermines the core function of your UPS. UPS devices commonly depend on either SLA or Li-ion battery technology that have a finite lifespan, typically between three to five years under normal conditions.

Despite appearing fully functional with green indicator lights, the battery may no longer hold a full charge or sustain connected loads for خرید یو پی اس the required duration in an outage.

The battery’s ability to hold a charge deteriorates due to ongoing chemical breakdown. Heat, repeated on-off cycles, and deep discharges dramatically speed up degradation. A battery that is past its prime might still show a full charge when tested idle but will collapse under load, leaving connected devices unprotected during a real power failure.

Proactive battery monitoring is critical to preventing unexpected failures. Most contemporary units feature automated battery health assessments, but these must be verified with external load-testing equipment. A battery that collapses during a simulated outage, even with full charge indicators should be swapped out without delay.

Not all replacement batteries are interchangeable. Installing substandard or mismatched batteries risks overheating, reduced runtime, or permanent UPS damage. Always follow the manufacturer’s specifications when selecting a new battery.

Finally, don’t wait for an outage to discover that your UPS battery has failed. Scheduling replacements using age thresholds and diagnostic data prevents unexpected outages. In mission-critical environments, replace batteries every 36 months regardless of apparent health. Replacing a battery is a small investment compared to the financial impact of server crashes or hardware destruction.