Lenovo 4X97A86319 SR635 V3 4X2.5ABG5NVME CA KIT

Lenovo 4X97A86319 SR635 V3 NVMe Cable Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A86319 is a factory-configured cable assembly kit designed to enable 4x 2.5-inch AnyBay Gen 5 NVMe drive connectivity on the ThinkSystem SR635 V3 server. If you're expanding storage capacity on an SR635 V3 — adding NVMe drives to a chassis that wasn't initially configured for them, or replacing damaged cabling in a dense all-flash deployment — this kit provides the correct harness for that specific backplane-to-controller signal path. Using an incorrect or generic cable in a Gen 5 NVMe environment risks signaling errors and reduced throughput; 4X97A86319 ensures you're running the OEM-validated routing for the SR635 V3 platform.

Compatibility

This kit is designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 V3 server platform, specifically supporting 4x 2.5-inch AnyBay Gen 5 NVMe drive bays. It is not cross-compatible with earlier SR635 or SR645 generations — bay count, backplane pinout, and cable routing differ between revisions. Before ordering, confirm your chassis is the V3 revision and that the target bays are configured as AnyBay (not SAS/SATA-only). This kit is intended for server storage configurations, not for workstation or external enclosure use. Weight is 10.00 lb (assembled kit including all harness components); country of manufacture is Mexico.

Installation Notes

Cable routing in the SR635 V3 is backplane-specific — consult the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 V3 Maintenance Manual for the correct connector-to-controller mapping before installing. Gen 5 NVMe signal integrity is sensitive to improper seating; ensure all connectors are fully latched before powering the system. Do not force connectors — the AnyBay backplane uses keyed headers that prevent miswiring if handled correctly.