Lenovo 4X97A80421 SR650 V2 32X 2.5 NVME Cable KIT V2

Lenovo 4X97A80421 SR650 V2 32x 2.5" NVMe Cable Kit V2

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A80421 is a factory-new NVMe cable kit designed to fully populate the 32-bay 2.5" NVMe drive configuration in the ThinkSystem SR650 V2 server. If you're expanding or completing a high-density all-NVMe storage build in the SR650 V2, this kit provides the necessary internal cabling to connect all 32 bays to the system board — eliminating the need to source individual cables separately and reducing the risk of incompatible connectors or incorrect routing. The 4X97A80421 ships at 2.00 lb, reflecting a complete multi-cable assembly rather than a single run, and carries UNSPSC code 43211600 (computer cables and connectors).

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 platform configured with 32x 2.5" NVMe drive bays. This kit is specific to the V2 revision of the SR650 — it is not interchangeable with original SR650 (V1) cable assemblies, which use a different backplane layout. Verify your chassis generation before ordering. Compatible with server storage accessories and NVMe U.2 or E1.S drive populations supported by the SR650 V2 backplane. If you are building out a mixed SAS/SATA and NVMe configuration, confirm which cable kit variant corresponds to your specific backplane option kit, as Lenovo offers multiple cable assemblies for different bay-split configurations on this platform.

Installation Notes

Internal cable routing in the SR650 V2 follows defined channels within the chassis; consult the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 Maintenance Manual for cable routing diagrams specific to the 32x 2.5" NVMe backplane configuration before installation. Ensure the server is fully powered down and discharged before handling internal cabling. No special tooling beyond standard data center hand tools is required, but correct connector seating and strain-relief clip engagement should be verified at each backplane and system-board header to prevent intermittent drive detection.