Lenovo 4X97A83836 SR630 V3 4X2.5IN Sas/sata BP CBL KIT

Lenovo 4X97A83836 SR630 V3 4x2.5-Inch SAS/SATA Backplane Cable Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A83836 is a factory-matched SAS/SATA backplane cable kit designed for the ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server, specifically supporting the 4x2.5-inch drive bay configuration. When expanding or replacing internal storage cabling in an SR630 V3, using a mismatched or generic cable risks signal integrity issues and potential backplane damage — this kit provides the correct connectors, routing geometry, and cable lengths validated for that chassis. If you are adding a 4x2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA drive bay to an existing SR630 V3 build, or replacing a damaged backplane cable assembly, the 4X97A83836 is the direct replacement path.

Compatibility

Designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V3 — a 1U rack server platform. This kit supports both SAS and SATA interface drive connections within the 4x2.5-inch backplane bay option. Before ordering, confirm your SR630 V3 chassis is configured with the 4x2.5-inch drive bay variant; SR630 V3 units equipped with 8x2.5-inch or 10x2.5-inch bay configurations require different cable assemblies. This kit is not cross-compatible with SR630 (non-V3), SR650, or other ThinkSystem generations — backplane connector pinouts and routing paths differ between chassis revisions. When building out or expanding rack server storage, pairing this cable kit with Lenovo-validated SAS or SATA drives ensures end-to-end signal path integrity.

Installation Notes

Cable routing within the SR630 V3 1U chassis is tight by design — follow the Lenovo SR630 V3 Hardware Maintenance Guide for the correct routing path to avoid pinch points that can degrade signal over time. Verify backplane seating is fully engaged before securing the chassis cover; a partially seated connector is the most common source of intermittent drive detection on SAS/SATA backplanes. No special tooling beyond standard server screwdrivers is required for cable installation, but anti-static precautions apply throughout.