Vertiv Liebert GXT replacement battery
Match the UPS model and battery cartridge number before replacing a failed battery set.
Vertiv Liebert UPS fault guide for GXT, EXS, APM, NXL, and three-phase systems: battery faults, bypass events, fans, inverter trips, and service limits.
Vertiv Liebert UPS fault guide for GXT, EXS, APM, NXL, and three-phase systems: battery faults, bypass events, fans, inverter trips, and service limits.
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Match the UPS model and battery cartridge number before replacing a failed battery set.
Match voltage, connector, and airflow direction before replacing fan-failure parts.
Use when communication faults follow the card after reseating and cable checks.
Use only after confirming the UPS model and whether the bypass alarm is module, wiring, or service-procedure related.
Vertiv (formerly Liebert, now Vertiv brand) UPS systems include GXT4/5, EXS, APS, APM, NXL, and Trinergy lines. Faults display on the local LCD and are logged via Vertiv Environet or Liebert IntelliSlot network cards.
| Fault | System | Meaning | Quick Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Fault | All | Battery string failure | Replace battery module |
| Overload | All | Load exceeds UPS capacity | Reduce load |
| On Battery | All | Utility power loss | Check input |
| Replace Battery | GXT/APS | Battery end of life | Replace battery |
| Static Bypass | All | UPS transferred to bypass | Check for internal fault |
| Fan Failure | APM/NXL | Cooling fan failed | Replace fan module |
| Overtemperature | All | Thermal limit exceeded | Check cooling |
| Rectifier Fault | NXL/APM | Rectifier failure | Contact service |
| Inverter Fault | All | Inverter failure | Transfer to bypass, contact service |
| Communication Fault | All | Network card offline | Check IntelliSlot card |
Vertiv Liebert GXT and EXS systems monitor battery voltage and impedance. A battery fault on GXT4/5 means one or more batteries in the internal string have failed. Replace the complete battery set - Vertiv recommends replacing all batteries at once, not individual cells. Use Vertiv-approved replacement batteries for warranty compliance.
Vertiv UPS systems require adequate airflow. GXT rack-mount units need 1U of clearance above and below. APM and NXL systems have dedicated cooling sections - check that front air intakes are clear and rear exhausts are not blocked by adjacent equipment.
An inverter fault on a Vertiv system causes automatic transfer to static bypass. The load remains powered but unprotected. Contact Vertiv service - inverter module replacement on APM and NXL systems is a field-replaceable procedure but requires factory-trained personnel.
Vertiv APM and NXL modular systems have hot-swappable fan modules. Check the Vertiv part number on the fan tray label. Fan failures in these systems generate a critical alarm and should be addressed immediately - insufficient cooling leads to rapid component degradation.
| Part | Notes |
|---|---|
| Battery module (GXT/EXS) | Replace complete set |
| Fan module (APM/NXL) | Hot-swappable |
| IntelliSlot network card | Replace on communication fault |
| Bypass module (APM) | Replace on bypass fault |
| Rectifier module | Factory service or replacement |
Before ordering, match the UPS battery or power part to the model number, electrical rating, and failure symptom.
Vertiv APM, NXL, and Trinergy three-phase systems require Vertiv-authorized service for inverter, rectifier, and capacitor maintenance. Annual preventive maintenance by a Vertiv service partner is recommended for critical infrastructure installations.
Battery Fault means the UPS detected a weak, failed, disconnected, or out-of-spec battery string. Check the battery age, runtime test result, and battery module connection.
Move critical load to a protected state, check for blocked airflow, and replace the fan only after matching the exact UPS model and fan module.
Treat inverter faults as service events. Transfer to bypass if the site procedure allows it and contact qualified UPS service before returning critical load to normal operation.