Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit v2

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A80411 is a SAS and SATA cable kit designed specifically for the ThinkSystem SR650 V2 server with 2.5-inch drive bays. It connects the front BP1 drive backplane to the system board or RAID controller, enabling straightforward internal storage expansion or reconfiguration. This kit ensures clean cable routing that preserves airflow and chassis space, which is essential for maintaining server cooling and performance.

Key features

• Purpose-built cables that fit the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 chassis precisely, ensuring quick and secure installation
• Supports both SAS and SATA drive interfaces, allowing flexible storage configurations without hardware changes
• Cables are routed along factory cable guides to maintain optimal airflow and reduce clutter inside the server
• Helps maintain stable data transfer by using Lenovo-approved components, reducing signal degradation risks
• Ideal for IT teams managing virtualization clusters, database nodes, or file servers who need reliable internal storage connections

Key specs

• Compatibility: Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 with 2.5-inch drive bays
• Interface support: SAS and SATA
• Connection: Front BP1 drive backplane to system board or RAID controller
• Cable type: Internal SAS/SATA data cables
• Design: Exact length and connector type for SR650 V2 chassis

Connectivity and compatibility

This cable kit is engineered to work seamlessly with the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 server, ensuring compatibility with the front BP1 backplane and the system board or RAID adapters. It supports both SAS and SATA drives, making it versatile for different storage needs within the same server environment. Using Lenovo-certified cables helps maintain warranty coverage and system integrity.

Ideal uses and environments

The 4X97A80411 cable kit fits well in data centers and enterprise environments where Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 servers are deployed. It is particularly useful for IT professionals who need to expand storage capacity or switch between SAS and SATA drives without compromising airflow or system stability. This kit supports efficient maintenance and upgrades in production servers running demanding workloads such as virtualization and database management.