Lenovo 4X97A86318 SR635 V3 4X2.5SAS/SATA CA KIT

Lenovo 4X97A86318 SR635 V3 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Drive Cage Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A86318 is a four-bay 2.5" SAS/SATA drive cage kit designed to expand internal storage capacity on the ThinkSystem SR635 V3 server platform. If your SR635 V3 deployment is running short on drive bays for surveillance recording, database storage, or application data, this kit provisions four additional hot-swap 2.5" slots — without requiring a new chassis or external expansion shelf. The SATA interface means compatibility with standard 2.5" SATA SSDs and HDDs, keeping storage procurement straightforward.

Compatibility

The 4X97A86318 is designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 V3 server. Confirm your SR635 V3 chassis has an available cage bay and the required SAS/SATA backplane connectors before ordering — this kit does not add controller functionality, it adds physical drive bays only. Pair with a compatible server storage expansion controller or existing onboard SAS/SATA connectivity. Not compatible with SR635 (Gen 1) or SR635 V2 platforms — verify the V3 chassis designation before purchase.

Installation Notes

Installation requires access to the SR635 V3 interior; plan for a maintenance window if the system is in production. The cage slides into the designated bay and connects to the backplane — no additional tools beyond standard server service kit (T10/T20 Torx) are typically required for Lenovo ThinkSystem platforms, though consult the SR635 V3 Hardware Maintenance Guide for torque specs and backplane connector orientation before installing. Country of origin is Mexico; unit ships at 10 lb, so factor rack weight budgets accordingly when staging multiple kits.