Lenovo 4X97A86432 SR655 V3 2.5IN M NVME CA KIT

Lenovo 4X97A86432 SR655 V3 2.5-Inch M.2 NVMe Carrier Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A86432 is a mechanical carrier kit that adapts M.2 NVMe drives into a 2.5-inch form-factor bay on the ThinkSystem SR655 V3 server. If you're expanding local NVMe storage capacity in an SR655 V3 deployment without adding a full drive assembly, this kit bridges the gap — the M.2 module mounts into the carrier, which then installs into the standard 2.5-inch hot-swap backplane slot. The NVMe interface ensures the drive communicates at full PCIe bandwidth rather than being bottlenecked by a SATA or SAS translator.

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR655 V3 rack server. This kit targets the 2.5-inch drive bay configuration of that platform — it is not a universal M.2 adapter and should not be assumed compatible with earlier SR655 generations, other ThinkSystem models, or third-party server chassis without explicit Lenovo compatibility confirmation. If you are deploying rack servers or storage-dense configurations alongside NVMe storage solutions, verify the exact bay count and backplane type in your SR655 V3 bill of materials before ordering.

Installation Notes

The kit ships from Mexico (country of origin: MX) and weighs 10 lb as packaged — account for that in rack shipping logistics if ordering in volume. Install the M.2 NVMe module into the carrier before sliding the assembly into the 2.5-inch bay; consult the SR655 V3 hardware maintenance guide for torque and locking tab specifics. No additional power cabling is required — NVMe power is drawn through the backplane connector. UNSPSC commodity code 26121624 applies for procurement classification.