Lenovo 4X97A80401 SR665 2.5 24X and 32X NVME Cable V2

Lenovo 4X97A80401 SR665 2.5-Inch NVMe Cable V2

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A80401 is a factory-new NVMe cable assembly (V2 revision) engineered for the ThinkSystem SR665 server platform. It provides the internal signal routing required to support 2.5-inch NVMe drive backplane configurations at 24-bay and 32-bay densities. If you are expanding storage capacity on an SR665 or replacing a damaged cable in an existing deployment, this is the direct-replacement part. The 4X97A80401 ensures proper backplane-to-controller connectivity without the fitment and compatibility risks of generic third-party cabling.

Compatibility

Designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665 1U/2U rack server. Specifically supports 2.5-inch drive bay configurations in 24x NVMe and 32x NVMe backplane arrangements — confirm your SR665's backplane model and bay count against your server's Configuration and Options Guide before ordering, as SR665 variants use different cable routing kits depending on the storage expansion option installed. This cable is not cross-compatible with SR650, SR630, or other ThinkSystem platforms; those require separate server storage cable assemblies specific to their respective backplane geometries.

Installation Notes

Route and seat connectors before securing the cable harness — NVMe signal cables on the SR665 run alongside power domains with limited slack; incorrect routing can cause intermittent connectivity under drive load. Consult the SR665 Hardware Maintenance Guide for cable management arm routing and torque specs on backplane retention screws. This is an internal server component; installation requires removing the server from the rack and following Lenovo's ESD precautions. Weight is 2.00 lb. UNSPSC classification 43211600 (computer cables and connectors).