Lenovo 4X97A80381 SR665 3.5 Front SAS Cable KIT V2

Lenovo 4X97A80381 SR665 3.5" Front SAS Cable Kit V2

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A80381 is a factory-new SAS cable kit designed specifically for the ThinkSystem SR665 server's 3.5-inch front drive bay configuration. If you're adding or restoring large-form-factor SAS storage in an SR665 chassis, this V2 kit provides the correct internal routing harness — eliminating the guesswork of sourcing compatible aftermarket cables that may not seat correctly in Lenovo's backplane connectors. Having the right OEM cable matters in SAS configurations: signal integrity and connector keying are non-negotiable for storage reliability in production server deployments.

Compatibility

Designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665 rack server with 3.5-inch front-facing SAS drive bays. This is the V2 revision of the front SAS cable kit — confirm your SR665 chassis revision before ordering, as V1 and V2 cable routing configurations differ. Not compatible with 2.5-inch backplane variants or other ThinkSystem models (SR650, SR630, SR550, etc.) — verify your chassis form factor and backplane model against Lenovo's SR665 option compatibility matrix before purchase. UNSPSC code 43211600 (computer cables and connectors) confirms product classification.

Installation Notes

Route the cable harness from the front SAS backplane to the HBA or RAID controller per Lenovo's SR665 maintenance documentation. At 11.75 x 10.00 x 2.10 inches and 1.20 lb, the kit is sized for the SR665 chassis interior — confirm adequate clearance before final cable dressing. Follow Lenovo's documented torque and connector seating procedures; improper seating on SAS connectors causes intermittent drive errors that are difficult to diagnose after the system is in production.