Lenovo 4X97A59808 SR650 V2 2.5 Front BP1 NVME Cable KIT

Lenovo 4X97A59808 SR650 V2 2.5-Inch Front BP1 NVMe Cable Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A59808 is a NVMe cable kit designed for the ThinkSystem SR650 V2 server, specifically wiring the 2.5-inch front drive backplane (BP1) to the system board or HBA. Installing NVMe drives in the SR650 V2 without the correct cable kit means either no NVMe signal path at all or relying on improvised cabling that voids serviceability — 4X97A59808 is the factory-matched assembly that closes that gap. At 2.80 lb and 16.50 x 11.80 x 2.00 inches, the kit ships as a complete harness sized to the SR650 V2 chassis geometry, so routing fits without modification.

Compatibility

This kit is matched to the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 server platform, front 2.5-inch drive bay configuration, backplane position BP1. It is specific to the NVMe signal interface — it does not replace SAS/SATA backplane cables and is not interchangeable with SR650 (V1), SR630 V2, or other ThinkSystem models. Before ordering, confirm your SR650 V2 configuration uses the BP1 front backplane position and that the target drives are NVMe, not SAS or SATA. If you are equipping a different backplane position or drive interface, a different Lenovo cable kit part number applies.

Installation Notes

Cable routing in the SR650 V2 is chassis-specific — the 4X97A59808 harness length and connector orientation are engineered for BP1 placement. Follow Lenovo's SR650 V2 maintenance manual for connector seating sequence; NVMe signal cables are keyed but fragile at the board-side connector if forced. Power down and discharge the server before handling internal cabling. No tools beyond standard server hand tools are required for the cable swap itself, but drive backplane removal may require a Phillips screwdriver depending on your current chassis configuration.