Lenovo 4X97A82935 SR650 V3 2.5 Front BP2 Sas/sata CBL KIT

Lenovo 4X97A82935 SR650 V3 2.5" Front Backplane 2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A82935 is the factory-matched SAS/SATA cable kit for the 2.5" Front Backplane 2 (BP2) position in the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 rack server. When expanding drive capacity or replacing damaged signal cabling in an SR650 V3 chassis, this kit provides the correct connectors, routing lengths, and locking tab geometry engineered for that specific backplane bay — eliminating the fitment guesswork that comes with generic SAS/SATA cables on a server with a tightly managed internal cable layout. At 2.00 lb, the kit includes the cabling needed to connect the BP2 backplane to the appropriate RAID or HBA controller interface, keeping your storage stack on a verified signal path rather than an improvised one.

Compatibility

Designed exclusively for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 platform. Specifically targets the 2.5" Front Backplane 2 (BP2) slot — not interchangeable with BP1 or rear backplane positions in the same chassis, and not validated for use in the SR650 V2, SR630 V3, or other ThinkSystem rack servers. Verify your SR650 V3 build sheet and backplane configuration (number of populated backplane slots, drive bay count) before ordering. If your build uses only a single front backplane (BP1), this kit is not required. Confirm compatibility against your SR650 V3 server configuration guide or Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) list to avoid ordering the wrong cable assembly.

Installation Notes

Route and seat cables before securing the chassis cover — the SR650 V3 internal cable path is compact and does not allow connector reseating with the lid closed. Ensure the SAS/SATA connectors are fully latched at both the backplane and controller ends; a partial connection on a high-density 2.5" backplane is a common source of intermittent drive visibility under load. Power down and discharge the system fully before handling internal cabling. No special tooling beyond standard data center practices is required, but confirm Lenovo's cable routing diagram for the SR650 V3 BP2 configuration before reinstallation to avoid strain on connector housings.