Lenovo 4X97A83830 SR630 V3 10X2.5 Anybay BP Sas/sata CBL

Lenovo 4X97A83830 SR630 V3 Anybay Backplane SAS/SATA Cable

The Lenovo 4X97A83830 is the factory-designated SAS/SATA cable assembly for the ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server platform, specifically engineered to connect the 10x2.5" Anybay backplane to the system board and storage controllers. If you're configuring or repairing an SR630 V3 with the Anybay backplane — which supports both SAS/SATA drives and NVMe U.2 in the same bays — this is the correct cable to source. Using a substitute or aftermarket cable risks backplane signal integrity and may prevent the system from detecting installed drives.

Key Features

• Dual-Protocol Interface (SAS + SATA): Supports both SAS and SATA signaling through a single cable assembly, so the Anybay backplane can address the full mix of drive types without rewiring when you swap media or reconfigure storage tiers.
• SR630 V3 Platform Fit: Designed specifically for the ThinkSystem SR630 V3 with the 10x2.5" Anybay backplane — not a universal cable. Confirm your exact backplane part number before ordering to avoid mismatches with adjacent SR630 V2 or fixed SAS-only BP variants.
• Compact Form Factor (12.00 x 3.00 x 16.00 in, 1.45 lb): Routed within the SR630 V3 chassis clearances; the 1.45 lb assembly weight is consistent with a full-length, multi-connector harness rather than a short jumper — plan connector routing before pulling the backplane.
• Mexico-Manufactured: Country of origin MX, consistent with Lenovo's North American server component supply chain for this platform generation.

Integration & Compatibility

The 4X97A83830 is specific to the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server with the 10x2.5" Anybay backplane configuration. The Anybay architecture allows the same physical bays to address SAS, SATA, and NVMe U.2 storage depending on cable and expander configuration — verify which backplane option is installed in your chassis before ordering, as Lenovo offers multiple BP variants for the SR630 V3 (fixed SAS-only, Anybay, NVMe-only). This cable does not apply to the SR630 V2 or SR650 platform. When planning a storage expansion or drive-type migration on the SR630 V3, confirm the full cable-to-controller path: backplane cable (this part), any required interposer, and the HBA or RAID controller port assignment. Consult the SR630 V3 hardware maintenance guide for cable routing diagrams and torque specs before seating connectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which server platform does the 4X97A83830 fit?

A: The 4X97A83830 is designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server with the 10x2.5" Anybay backplane. It is not compatible with the SR630 V2 or other ThinkSystem platforms.

Q: What drive interfaces does this cable support?

A: The cable supports both SAS and SATA interfaces, consistent with the Anybay backplane's multi-protocol bay architecture.

Q: Can this cable be used with NVMe U.2 drives?

A: The Anybay backplane supports NVMe U.2 in addition to SAS/SATA, but NVMe connectivity requires the appropriate NVMe signal cable path and controller support — not solely this SAS/SATA cable. Verify the full cabling configuration against Lenovo's SR630 V3 documentation.

Q: Is the 4X97A83830 a factory-new component?

A: Yes. This is a genuine, factory-new Lenovo component sourced through the standard distribution channel — not a refurbished or aftermarket substitute.

James Everett

When a ThinkSystem SR630 V3 drops drives or the backplane stops reporting bays, the cabling path is the first thing I check — and the 4X97A83830 is the correct factory harness for the 10x2.5" Anybay backplane. Substituting a similar-looking cable from another SR630 variant is the most common mistake I see in field repairs on this platform.

Technical Highlights:

• SAS + SATA dual-protocol: A single harness addresses both SAS and SATA signaling to the Anybay backplane's 10 bays — no rewiring required when mixing drive types within a storage tier.
• Platform-specific fit: The 4X97A83830 is SR630 V3 Anybay-specific. Adjacent Lenovo cable part numbers cover fixed SAS-only or NVMe-only backplane variants — confirm your backplane option code before ordering.
• Assembly weight and length (1.45 lb, 12" run): Indicates a full multi-connector harness; budget time for careful routing inside the SR630 V3 chassis to avoid pinch points near the riser cage.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify the exact backplane option installed in the SR630 V3 chassis before ordering — the SR630 V3 ships with multiple BP variants and the cable assemblies are not interchangeable between them.
• NVMe U.2 drive support on the Anybay backplane requires a separate NVMe cable path to the PCIe controller; this SAS/SATA harness alone does not enable NVMe addressing.

Best fit: SR630 V3 field repair or storage reconfiguration where the Anybay backplane is confirmed installed and the original SAS/SATA harness is damaged or missing.