Lenovo 4X97A80396 SR665 2.5 Front BP3 NVME Cable KIT V2

Lenovo 4X97A80396 SR665 2.5" Front BP3 NVMe Cable Kit V2

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A80396 is a factory-new NVMe cable kit designed specifically for the ThinkSystem SR665 server's 2.5-inch Front Backplane 3 (BP3) position. If you're expanding or replacing the NVMe signal cabling on an SR665 — whether during a drive configuration change or a maintenance swap — this V2 kit delivers the correct cable geometry and connector terminations for that backplane slot. At 2 lb, it ships as a discrete assembly ready to drop into the chassis without additional sourcing. The 4X97A80396 addresses a common service scenario: technicians sourcing individual backplane cable assemblies to support NVMe drive expansions in SR665 deployments without pulling an entire option kit.

Compatibility

This kit is designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665 server platform, specifically targeting the 2.5-inch Front Backplane 3 (BP3) NVMe interface. It is not a universal NVMe cable — compatibility is limited to the SR665 chassis in configurations that include the BP3 front drive backplane. Do not install in SR650, SR630, SR645, or other ThinkSystem platforms without confirming matching backplane part numbers from Lenovo's Configuration and Options guide for your specific SR665 build. If your SR665 uses a different backplane position (BP1, BP2) or a different drive form factor (3.5-inch), verify the correct cable kit part number before ordering. Engineers provisioning server components for multi-node SR665 deployments should cross-reference the server's hardware maintenance manual to confirm BP3 cable routing requirements for their firmware and chassis revision.