Lenovo 4X97A80406 SR650 V2 3.5 Front BP Sas/sata CBL V2

Lenovo 4X97A80406 SR650 V2 3.5-Inch Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A80406 is a factory-new OEM replacement cable assembly designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 server platform. It provides the internal SAS and SATA signal routing between the 3.5-inch front drive backplane and the system board or HBA/RAID controller — the link that keeps your drive array visible to the controller after a component swap, a cage reconfiguration, or a chassis-level repair. If you are rebuilding or expanding storage in an SR650 V2, this is the cable that connects the front bay backplane to your storage controller.

Key Features

• Dual-interface SAS/SATA support: Carries both SAS and SATA signaling in a single routed assembly, so the same cable works whether your SR650 V2 is populated with enterprise SAS drives, SATA SSDs, or a mixed configuration — no separate cable for each drive type.
• SR650 V2 platform-specific fit: Engineered to Lenovo's internal routing and connector placement for the 3.5-inch front backplane variant of the SR650 V2. Using a generic or off-brand cable risks connector mismatch, signal integrity issues, or physical interference inside the chassis — a factory OEM part eliminates that risk.
• Compact, pre-routed assembly: At 11.60 x 9.80 x 2.80 inches and 1.40 lb, the assembly is sized for the SR650 V2 chassis interior. No field-trimming, no improvised routing — install and connect.

Integration & Compatibility

The 4X97A80406 is intended for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 server with the 3.5-inch front drive backplane configuration. Verify your SR650 V2 backplane variant and chassis revision before ordering — Lenovo produces multiple backplane cable variants for different bay counts and drive form factors within the SR650 V2 family. Cross-reference your system's parts matrix or service documentation to confirm this is the correct cable for your specific configuration. It is not designed for SR650 (V1) or other ThinkSystem chassis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What server is the Lenovo 4X97A80406 designed for?

A: The 4X97A80406 is designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 server, specifically for the 3.5-inch front drive backplane configuration. It is not a universal cable and is not designed for other ThinkSystem models or chassis generations.

Q: Does the 4X97A80406 support both SAS and SATA drives?

A: Yes. The cable assembly carries both SAS and SATA signaling, making it compatible with enterprise SAS hard drives, SATA hard drives, and SATA SSDs installed in the SR650 V2 front bays.

Q: How do I confirm this is the correct backplane cable for my SR650 V2?

A: Cross-reference your SR650 V2 system's internal parts documentation or service guide against part number 4X97A80406. Lenovo produces multiple cable variants for different backplane and bay configurations within the SR650 V2 family — confirm your specific backplane variant before ordering.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the 4X97A80406?

A: The assembly measures 11.60 x 9.80 x 2.80 inches (L x W x H) and weighs 1.40 lb.

Marty Allison

The 4X97A80406 is one of those parts that only matters when something breaks — but when it does, having the right OEM cable on hand versus improvising with an aftermarket substitute is the difference between a clean repair and a call to Lenovo support about intermittent drive visibility. The SAS/SATA dual-interface routing in this assembly is specific to the SR650 V2 3.5-inch front backplane, and Lenovo's internal connector placement in that chassis leaves little tolerance for cables that aren't built to spec.

Technical Highlights:

• SAS + SATA on one assembly: Eliminates the need to stock separate cable variants for SAS versus SATA drive configurations — the same 4X97A80406 serves mixed front-bay populations in the SR650 V2.
• Dimensional fit: At 11.60 x 9.80 x 2.80 in, the assembly is sized to route cleanly within the SR650 V2 chassis without modification — an important detail in a 2U chassis where airflow management and cable routing are tightly constrained.
• OEM provenance: Sourced as a genuine Lenovo part — not a third-party substitute — which matters for environments where Lenovo warranty coverage or service agreements require OEM components.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your exact SR650 V2 backplane variant before ordering. Lenovo produces multiple front BP cable assemblies for the SR650 V2 family depending on bay count and form factor — 4X97A80406 is the 3.5-inch front BP V2 variant specifically.
• This is a signal cable, not a power cable — ensure you also have the correct power harness for the backplane if you are doing a full cage replacement or chassis repair.

The right pick for SR650 V2 environments that need a like-for-like OEM replacement of the 3.5-inch front backplane SAS/SATA cable — particularly in managed data center environments where non-OEM substitutes can void service agreements or complicate warranty claims.