Lenovo 4X97A86313 SR635 V3 10X2.5ABNVME CA KIT

Lenovo 4X97A86313 SR635 V3 10x2.5" AnyBay NVMe Cable Assembly Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A86313 is a factory-configured cable assembly kit designed to wire the 10x2.5" AnyBay NVMe backplane inside the ThinkSystem SR635 V3 server. If you are expanding storage or rebuilding a drive bay configuration on the SR635 V3, this kit delivers the correct OEM cable routing geometry — no field-fabricated harnesses, no pin-count mismatches. The kit weighs 10 lb, indicating a multi-cable assembly rather than a single patch lead, and is manufactured in Mexico to Lenovo's production specifications.

Compatibility

The 4X97A86313 is designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 V3 platform specifically. It supports the 10x2.5" AnyBay backplane configuration, which accommodates a mixed NVMe/SAS/SATA drive population depending on drive and controller selection. This cable kit is not interchangeable with SR635 (Gen 1), SR645, SR655, or other ThinkSystem 1U/2U platforms — backplane pinouts and cable routing paths differ by chassis generation. Verify your server's Feature-on-Demand code and backplane option order before installing. Refer to the server accessories catalog for compatible storage expansion components.

The AnyBay backplane design means a single physical slot can host either a U.2/U.3 NVMe drive or a SAS/SATA drive — the cable kit must match the backplane variant ordered with the chassis. Confirm your backplane part number against Lenovo's SR635 V3 storage configuration guide before ordering this kit.

Installation Notes

Installation requires access to the SR635 V3 chassis interior with the system fully powered down and rails extended or the server removed from the rack. Cable routing follows Lenovo's prescribed paths documented in the SR635 V3 Hardware Maintenance Guide — deviating from the documented route risks cable pinch points near the fan wall. No special tooling beyond a standard Torx T10 screwdriver is typically required for the backplane side connectors, though confirm against your chassis revision's maintenance guide. Country of origin is MX; UNSPSC commodity code 43211600 (computer storage device parts).