Lenovo 4X97A86317 SR635 V3 8X2.5SAS/SATA CA KIT

Lenovo 4X97A86317 SR635 V3 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Cable Assembly Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A86317 is a factory-configured cable assembly kit that wires eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays into the SR635 V3's storage backplane. If you're expanding or replacing the internal storage cabling on an SR635 V3 — whether recovering from a damaged cable or commissioning a new drive configuration — this kit provides the correct Lenovo-matched connectors and routing for the 8x2.5" bay configuration. The SATA interface support makes it compatible with both SAS and SATA drive populations in mixed or homogeneous bay setups.

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 V3 server platform with the 8x2.5-inch server storage accessories bay configuration. Verify your SR635 V3's chassis sub-model and backplane revision before ordering — Lenovo's SR635 V3 ships in multiple bay configurations (8x2.5", 16x2.5", 4x3.5"), and this kit is matched to the 8-bay 2.5-inch variant only. Do not install in SR635 non-V3 variants or other ThinkSystem platforms; backplane pinouts and cable routing differ across generations.

Installation Notes

Route cables per Lenovo's SR635 V3 rack infrastructure maintenance guide before seating drives — cable routing in 2U chassis is tight and incorrect dressing can block airflow across the drive cage. The kit ships from MX (Mexico) as a factory-new component; confirm the chassis power is fully disconnected before replacing any internal cable assembly. At 10 lb, the kit weight reflects packaged shipping weight, not installed component mass.