Lenovo 4X97A59802 SR860 V2 PCH 8I RAID Cable KIT

Lenovo 4X97A59802 SR860 V2 PCH 8I RAID CABLE KIT

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A59802 is a PCH 8I RAID cable kit designed to integrate storage controllers within the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V2 server. This specific kit provides the necessary cabling to connect up to eight internal SATA/SAS drives to an 8-port RAID controller, ensuring reliable data transfer for your server's storage array. It's crucial for maintaining system integrity and performance in rackmount server deployments.

Compatibility

This 4X97A59802 cable kit is engineered exclusively for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V2 server platform. It is specifically intended for use with the PCH 8i RAID controller (part number 4P57A26296). Ensure your SR860 V2 server is configured with this controller to guarantee proper connectivity and functionality. Using this kit with other server models or different RAID controllers is not supported and may lead to system instability or data loss.

Installation Notes

The kit includes an 8-foot cable for the -48V power connection to the PCH 8i RAID controller (part number 4P57A26296). Proper installation requires careful routing of both data and power cables to avoid interference and ensure they do not obstruct server airflow. Refer to the ThinkSystem SR860 V2 server maintenance manual for detailed cable management and installation procedures. Incorrect installation can impact system performance and reliability.