Lenovo 4X97A82942 SR650 V3 24x2.5-Inch NVMe Cable Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A82942 is a factory-new NVMe cable kit designed for the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 server configured with a 24x 2.5-inch front drive bay. When expanding or reconfiguring an SR650 V3 for all-NVMe direct-attach storage, the correct cabling kit is a hard dependency — without it, the backplane-to-controller signal path is incomplete and drives will not be recognized. This kit resolves that gap cleanly, eliminating the need to source individual cables that may not meet server-class signal integrity requirements at NVMe speeds.

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 in the 24x 2.5-inch drive bay configuration. This kit is not interchangeable with the SR650 V2 or other SR-series platforms — bay count and backplane connector layouts differ across generations. Verify your SR650 V3 chassis configuration (24x 2.5-in front bay) before ordering; SR650 V3 variants with different bay counts (e.g., 8x 2.5-in or 12x 3.5-in) require separate server accessory kits with different part numbers. Cross-reference your server's Feature Code or Configuration ID against Lenovo's SR650 V3 compatibility matrix to confirm this is the correct kit for your specific build.

Installation Notes

Route cables per Lenovo's SR650 V3 hardware maintenance guide — NVMe signal cables are sensitive to sharp bends and excessive bundling that can degrade high-speed signaling. The kit ships at 10 lb, which reflects the full cabling assembly for all 24 bays; account for that weight during rack cable management planning. Country of origin is Mexico (MX). No additional tools beyond standard server maintenance equipment are required, but confirm the NVMe controller or onboard lanes are enabled in UEFI before connecting drives.