HPE AF497A DirectFlow Secondary Battery Cable

• Brand: HPE
• Part Number: AF497A
• Product Type: Secondary battery cable
• Product Family: HPE DirectFlow Three Phase UPS
• Product Category: UPS battery accessory
• Cable Purpose: Secondary battery connection
• Compatible UPS Platforms: HPE R12000 and R18000 DirectFlow UPS
• Secondary Battery Support: Required when adding a secondary battery
• Regional Configuration: Worldwide (WW)
• Battery Pack Type: Used with compatible DirectFlow battery options
• Standalone UPS: No
• Standalone Battery Pack: No
• Compatibility - Short: R12000 / R18000 DirectFlow
• Primary Application: DirectFlow UPS battery expansion
• Installation Role: Secondary battery interconnection
• SKU: AF497A

Why Choose This Product?

• Correct accessory for secondary battery expansion - AF497A is specifically identified by HPE for secondary-battery additions to compatible DirectFlow UPS systems.
• Supports two DirectFlow platforms - The cable is documented for both R12000 and R18000 DirectFlow UPS deployments. 
• Helps complete UPS expansion projects - It provides the required cable accessory when adding the second battery to the supported UPS configuration.
• HPE-specific procurement identification - The AF497A part number gives purchasing teams a precise SKU for sourcing and BOM validation.
• Designed for DirectFlow infrastructure - Using the documented HPE accessory helps reduce uncertainty associated with selecting an unverified third-party replacement cable.
• Supports runtime expansion planning - When paired with a compatible secondary battery pack, AF497A enables the battery-side expansion required for higher backup-runtime requirements.
• Worldwide configuration - HPE identifies the accessory as a worldwide DirectFlow secondary battery cable, simplifying specification across supported deployments. 
• Useful for enterprise infrastructure refreshes - The cable can be specified as part of a planned battery-expansion BOM for existing DirectFlow UPS installations.