A server storage battery is a model-specific component, rather than a general UPS battery. This server smart storage battery buying guide helps compare the HP and HPE Original units listed at Richcom in Sri Lanka.
Compare the current Server Smart Storage Battery range and prices in Sri Lanka. Use this guide to decide what to check, then read the complete specification on your chosen listing.
Server Smart Storage Battery Buying Guide: Identify the server and storage controller
Record the complete server generation and the storage-controller model before selecting a battery. HPE’s compatibility guidance is specific to the server and controller arrangement. An older P-series battery and a 96W Smart Storage Battery are different products. Do not assume they can substitute for one another because both are used with HP equipment.
Check the assembly and cable length
The current examples include a P-series assembly with a 23-inch cable and a 96W assembly with a 145mm cable. Compare the existing label, connector, cable route and mounting location. Match the approved part or spare number to the exact server. A matching product photo is useful, but it does not replace the service documentation.
Plan the service and confirm the fault
Use the server’s diagnostic tools and maintenance guidance to identify the fault. Follow the approved maintenance procedure and confirm service arrangements before removing a component. This battery has a storage-system role; it is not a substitute for independent backups or a UPS. Keep the required controller and server details with the purchase request.
Current Richcom listings to compare
These are examples from the published catalogue, rather than a complete shortlist for every application. Prices are in LKR, checked on 10 October 2026. Follow each link for the current price, availability, ordering conditions and full specification.
Before ordering
- Record server generation and controller model.
- Match approved part, cable and connector.
- Confirm diagnostics and the manufacturer’s service procedure.
- Read the individual warranty and confirm delivery or collection arrangements.
For a suitable shortlist, tell us the equipment you use and the result you need. Include model numbers and the relevant compatibility details. Contact Richcom Technology at [email protected] with your requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Can this power a server during a mains failure?
It is not a general server UPS. Select a UPS separately for mains backup.
Are all 96W storage batteries interchangeable?
Do not assume that. Check approved parts, cable length and the exact server and controller.
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Manufacturer reference
HPE Smart Storage Battery QuickSpecs. Use the current manufacturer documentation for compatibility and the Richcom listing for the supplied product and local terms.
