Lenovo 4X97A82938 SR650 V3 2.5-Inch Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A82938 is a factory-new cable kit designed to connect the 2.5-inch rear backplane on the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 to the server's storage controller. If you're adding or restoring the rear drive cage in an SR650 V3 and lack the OEM cabling, this kit closes that gap without improvising with generic SAS cables that may not route correctly inside the chassis. The 4X97A82938 ships at 10 lb, reflecting the bundled cabling and connectors packaged for a clean install.

Compatibility

This kit is designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2U rack server — specifically the rear 2.5-inch drive backplane configuration. It supports both SAS and SATA interface types, so it works whether your rear drives are SAS HDDs, SATA HDDs, or SATA SSDs. If you are configuring an SR650 V3 with a different backplane size (e.g., 3.5-inch) or a different server generation (SR650 V2 or SR630 V3), verify the backplane part number against Lenovo's configuration guide before ordering — cable routing and connector types differ across generations. For broader server accessories and cabling options, additional compatible components are available.

Installation Notes

Route cables according to the SR650 V3 hardware maintenance manual — Lenovo documents specific cable paths to avoid airflow obstruction in the 2U chassis. Confirm the rear backplane is fully seated before connecting; a partially engaged backplane can stress the connector under cable tension. Both SAS and SATA signal cables in this kit are keyed, so mis-insertion is mechanically blocked, but verify latch engagement on each connector after routing.