Lenovo 4X97A85012 SR630 V3 4X2.5IN NVME BP Cable

Lenovo 4X97A85012 SR630 V3 NVMe Backplane Cable

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A85012 is a NVMe backplane cable designed for the ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server platform, specifically supporting the 4x2.5-inch NVMe drive bay configuration. When expanding or servicing an SR630 V3 with NVMe storage, this cable provides the direct signal path between the system board and the NVMe backplane — a required component if the original cable is damaged or if you're building out a drive-bay expansion that wasn't factory-configured. Manufactured in Mexico (country of origin: MX) and sourced factory-new.

Compatibility

This cable is specific to the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server in the 4x2.5-inch NVMe backplane configuration. It is not interchangeable with SR630 V2 or other ThinkSystem rack server generations — NVMe backplane cable pinouts and connector housings differ between generations. Confirm your SR630 V3 chassis is configured for the 4x2.5-inch NVMe bay (not SAS/SATA or a different bay-count variant) before ordering. UNSPSC code 26121620 classifies this as an electronic cable/wire assembly.

Installation Notes

Route the 4X97A85012 according to the SR630 V3 hardware maintenance guide — improper routing can restrict airflow or put tension on the connector, both of which cause intermittent drive errors that are difficult to diagnose. The NVMe interface does not negotiate a fallback protocol, so a partially seated or damaged connector results in the drive being invisible to the OS rather than degraded performance. Seat both ends fully until the latch clicks before powering the system. Listed weight is 10.00 lb (inclusive of packaging).