Lenovo 4X97A80407 SR650 V2 3.5-Inch Front Backplane Anybay Cable V2
Overview
The Lenovo 4X97A80407 is the second-generation 3.5-inch front backplane Anybay cable assembly designed specifically for the ThinkSystem SR650 V2 rack server. Anybay backplane architecture supports mixed drive populations — NVMe, SAS, and SATA — from a single backplane without reconfiguring the physical cage. This cable is the signal and power interconnect that makes that flexibility possible. If you are expanding or replacing the drive subsystem in an SR650 V2, the 4X97A80407 is the correct replacement or upgrade cable for 3.5-inch front bay configurations.
At 2.00 lb, this is a factory-new, genuine Lenovo component sourced direct from distribution — not a grey-market substitute. Server cable assemblies are precision-length, keyed, and signal-rated; substituting an incorrect part risks backplane negotiation failures or undetected drive errors under load. Specifying the exact Lenovo part number eliminates that risk entirely.
Key Features
- Anybay Backplane Compatibility: Connects the 3.5-inch front drive backplane on the SR650 V2 to the system board and expander, enabling mixed NVMe/SAS/SATA drive populations in the same cage — so you can mix workload-optimized drives without a cage swap.
- V2 Revision: The V2 designation indicates this cable matches the revised SR650 V2 platform routing and connector keying. Using a V1 cable in a V2 system risks fit and signal integrity issues; this part eliminates that ambiguity.
- Factory-New Genuine Component: Supplied as a factory-new Lenovo OEM part — not a third-party substitute — ensuring signal timing and connector durability meet the SR650 V2 platform specification.
- Compact Form Factor: At 2.00 lb, the cable assembly is sized for tool-assisted installation within the SR650 V2 chassis without requiring drive cage removal beyond standard maintenance access.
Integration & Compatibility
The 4X97A80407 is validated for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 server platform with 3.5-inch front drive bay configurations using Anybay backplanes. Confirm your specific SR650 V2 build's backplane option and bay count against the Lenovo ServerProven compatibility list before ordering — SR650 V2 ships with multiple backplane configurations, and cable routing varies by chassis option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What server platform is the 4X97A80407 designed for?
A: The 4X97A80407 is designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 rack server, specifically for 3.5-inch front drive bay Anybay backplane configurations.
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