Lenovo 4X97A80420 SR650 V2 24X 2.5 NVME Cable KIT V2

Lenovo 4X97A80420 SR650 V2 24x 2.5-Inch NVMe Cable Kit V2

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A80420 is a factory-new NVMe cable kit designed to fully populate the 24-bay 2.5-inch drive configuration on the ThinkSystem SR650 V2 server. If you are expanding storage capacity or replacing damaged cabling in an SR650 V2 chassis, this kit delivers the correct OEM harness set to wire all 24 NVMe bays without improvisation or aftermarket substitution — both of which risk signal integrity issues and voided support coverage on mission-critical infrastructure. The 4X97A80420 weighs 2.0 lb and is classified under UNSPSC 43211600 (computer storage devices and media).

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 rack server configured with the 24x 2.5-inch NVMe drive bay backplane. This is not a universal cable kit — confirm your SR650 V2 chassis order code and backplane assembly before purchasing. It is not compatible with the SR650 (V1), SR630 V2, or other ThinkSystem platforms that use different backplane connectors or bay counts. If your SR650 V2 uses a mixed SAS/SATA backplane rather than an all-NVMe configuration, a different cable option code applies.

Installation Notes

Install into the SR650 V2 with the chassis powered down and properly grounded. NVMe signal cables are sensitive to bend radius — route per Lenovo's SR650 V2 maintenance manual to avoid signal degradation across the 24 connections. Verify backplane compatibility against the server's hardware maintenance documentation prior to installation; mismatched connectors will prevent proper seating and can damage backplane headers. No special tools beyond standard data center hand tools are required, but confirm cable routing paths are clear of airflow obstructions before closing the chassis.