Lenovo 4X97A80369 SR950 X40 CBL KIT

Lenovo 4X97A80369 SR950 X40 CBL KIT

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A80369 is a factory-new cable kit designed for internal cabling configurations within the ThinkSystem SR950 platform. If you are provisioning or reconfiguring an SR950 with X40 drive or backplane connections, this kit supplies the specific cabling needed to complete the build — avoiding the sourcing delays that come with tracking down proprietary Lenovo internal cables separately. At 10 lb, this is a substantive kit intended for server-room installation, not a single-cable add-on.

Compatibility

This cable kit is designed for use with the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 enterprise server platform. The X40 designation in the part name indicates compatibility with X40-series drive bay or backplane configurations within the SR950 chassis. Confirm your specific SR950 configuration — bay count, backplane type, and storage controller — against Lenovo's SR950 configuration guide before ordering, as multiple cable kit variants exist for different internal layouts. This kit is not a cross-platform accessory; it is SR950-specific and should not be assumed compatible with SR630, SR650, or other ThinkSystem rack servers without verifying Lenovo's compatibility matrix.

Installation Notes

Internal server cabling on the SR950 requires powering down and following Lenovo's static discharge protocols before handling any internal components. Route cables per the SR950 hardware maintenance manual to avoid airflow obstruction across the server components — improper cable routing in a dense 4-socket chassis can degrade cooling performance. Verify cable seating at both the backplane and controller ends before powering on; a partially seated connector is one of the more common sources of drive initialization failures post-install.