What is the expected life of an APC UPS battery?

Q: What is the expected life of an APC UPS battery? 

A: Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries typically last three to five years. Life expectancy is based on several factors, including usage (the number of times the unit must go to battery power) and other environmental conditions. Below are some guidelines to ensure the optimum life expectancy of a battery.
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