{"product_id":"rich-solar-alpha-5-48v-100ah-server-rack-battery","title":"Rich Solar ALPHA 5 48V 100Ah Server Rack Battery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRich Solar ALPHA 5 48V 100Ah Server Rack Battery – 4.8kWh LiFePO4 Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rich Solar ALPHA 5 is a 48V 100Ah lithium iron phosphate server rack battery designed for compatible residential, commercial, and off-grid energy storage systems. Each battery provides 4,800Wh nominal energy in a rack-mount enclosure with an LCD display, direct current circuit breaker, and RS485, RS232, and CAN communication ports. Its integrated battery management system supports documented charge, discharge, overcurrent, short-circuit, and temperature protection functions for properly configured systems. The official Rich Solar specification sheet lists a 100A maximum charge current, 100A maximum discharge current, and an IP21 protection class for this battery. Final inverter compatibility, battery-bank sizing, communication settings, rack selection, wiring, and installation should be confirmed by qualified professionals using current Rich Solar documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.8kWh Rack-Mount Battery for Compatible 48V Energy Storage Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALPHA 5 combines 48V nominal voltage with 100Ah rated capacity for 4.8kWh of stored energy per battery. Its server rack format is suited to organized battery-bank layouts where compatible equipment, clean installation planning, and service access are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLCD Display and Communication Ports for System Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich Solar specifies an LCD display along with RS485, RS232, and CAN communication capability. These features support local battery visibility and communication with compatible inverter or system equipment when the correct connections and settings are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Battery Management and Circuit Breaker Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated battery management system is documented with protection functions for overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, short circuit, and temperature conditions. A built-in direct current circuit breaker and front-panel start\/output switch provide local battery control features; system isolation and servicing procedures should follow applicable installation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order Battery Storage for Planned Energy System Builds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich Solar lists the ALPHA 5 as a pre-order product, with the official product page stating that delivery may take up to 60 days because batteries are produced based on demand. This makes purchase timing, compatible equipment confirmation, and installation planning especially important before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Responsive Image\/Text Blocks --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; max-width: 50%; padding: 0 4px;\" class=\"responsive-half\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"responsive-image\" alt=\"Rich Solar ALPHA 5 batteries installed in a rack cabinet with battery cabling and bus bars\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5781\/2888\/files\/RF7srTGO8_mid.webp?v=1779863856\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; max-width: 50%; padding: 1rem; text-align: center;\" class=\"responsive-half\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALPHA 5 provides 4.8kWh of nominal lithium iron phosphate storage in a rack-mount format built for compatible 48V battery system layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Image Block 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-block-2\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; max-width: 50%; padding: 1rem; text-align: center;\" class=\"responsive-half\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LCD display, circuit breaker, and multiple communication ports support practical system monitoring and professionally configured battery integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; max-width: 50%; padding: 0 4px;\" class=\"responsive-half\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"responsive-image\" alt=\"Rich Solar ALPHA 5 six-battery rack cabinet configuration with front-panel LCD displays\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5781\/2888\/files\/07_4bb32416-5fbe-4dd0-8f32-383b0336ea8d.webp?v=1779863856\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Mobile Stack Fix --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media(max-width:768px) {\n  .responsive-half { max-width: 100% !important; flex: 1 1 100% !important; }\n  .responsive-image { width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; }\n  .image-block-2 { flex-direction: column-reverse !important; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Solar ALPHA 5 Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4,800Wh nominal energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a documented battery-storage rating for planning compatible residential, commercial, and off-grid energy systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48V 100Ah LiFePO4 design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses lithium iron phosphate chemistry in a rack-mount battery format for supported 48V energy storage applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100A maximum charge and discharge current:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides defined electrical limits for compatible charger, inverter, cable, and protection planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLCD display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports front-panel visibility of battery operating information during setup and system review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS485, RS232 and CAN communication ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports documented communication options for compatible system integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in circuit breaker and smart battery management system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports battery control and documented electrical and temperature protection functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack-mount battery configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps create an organized installation footprint for planned battery-bank systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #EFE9DC; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; text-align: center; margin: 2rem 0; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed help planning the right battery storage system for your property or off-grid setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eContact TrueStead Supply for battery-bank sizing guidance, compatible system planning, and quote assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e✔ Energy storage guidance    ✔ Compatibility support    ✔ Quote assistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.truesteadsupply.com\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; background-color: #2f4f2f; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003eContact Us for a Quote\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Solar ALPHA 5 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 2rem; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4; width: 42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eRich Solar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eALPHA 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eRS-B4811, RS-B4812, RS-B4813, RS-B4814, RS-B4815, RS-B4816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eServer Rack Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eLiFePO4 \/ LFP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e48V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e100Ah at 25°C and 0.3C, per official specification sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; 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border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e100A at 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Discharge Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eLess than 3% per month\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eRS485 \/ RS232 \/ CAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eLCD display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit Breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eIncluded direct current circuit breaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInverter Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eMultiple protocol options; confirm compatibility and configuration before installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharge Temperature Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e32°F to 113°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDischarge Temperature Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e-4°F to 122°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e-4°F to 122°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eIP21, as listed in the official specification sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParallel Communication Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eParallel battery installations require unique configured battery addresses; the host battery communicating with the inverter uses address 1, according to the manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eFollow the manual’s rack installation, wiring, communication-cable and battery-address setup sequence before system activation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eUN38.3 \/ MSDS, per official specification sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eSheet metal shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e19.0\" L × 17.7\" W × 5.2\" H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e92.6 lb \/ 42 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003eOne 4.8kWh battery, 1' RS485 communication cable, and one set of parallel cables per battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #D6D0C4;\"\u003ePre-order only; Rich Solar states delivery may take up to 60 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRich Solar ALPHA 5 Info\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5781\/2888\/files\/Alpha_5_Server-Specification_c3c92277-1d9e-4caf-8b58-833952396160.pdf?v=1779863435\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRich Solar ALPHA 5 Specification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5781\/2888\/files\/Alpha_5_Server-User_manual.pdf?v=1779863435\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRich Solar ALPHA 5 User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rich Solar","offers":[{"title":"1 Battery Only","offer_id":49170145214616,"sku":"RS-B4811","price":1279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Batteries Only","offer_id":49170145247384,"sku":"RS-B4812","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Batteries + Free Rack","offer_id":49170145280152,"sku":"RS-B4813","price":3999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Batteries + Free Rack","offer_id":49170145312920,"sku":"RS-B4814","price":5119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Batteries + Free Rack","offer_id":49170145345688,"sku":"RS-B4815","price":6399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Batteries + Free Rack","offer_id":49170145378456,"sku":"RS-B4816","price":7679.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Battery Server Rack","offer_id":49170164908184,"sku":"RS-RK","price":559.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5781\/2888\/files\/RICHSOLAR48V100AHLITHIUMBATTERY1.webp?v=1779863856","url":"https:\/\/www.truesteadsupply.com\/products\/rich-solar-alpha-5-48v-100ah-server-rack-battery","provider":"TrueStead Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}