Lenovo 4X97A87506 SR650 V3 8X3.5IN Front BP Sas/sata CBL

Lenovo 4X97A87506 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A87506 is a factory-new SAS/SATA backplane cable designed for the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 server configured with the 8x3.5-inch front drive backplane. If you're building out or servicing an SR650 V3 with large-form-factor spinning drives or SAS SSDs, this is the OEM signal cable that connects the front backplane to the system board or HBA — not an aftermarket substitute. Using the correct OEM cable matters in enterprise storage paths where signal integrity and backplane negotiation are non-negotiable.

Key Features

• Dual-Protocol Interface (SAS/SATA): Supports both SAS and SATA drive protocols on the same cable path, so the same backplane assembly accommodates enterprise SAS HDDs/SSDs alongside SATA drives without requiring separate cabling runs — useful when mixing drive types within a single chassis.
• 8x3.5-Inch Backplane Compatibility: Purpose-built for the SR650 V3's 8-bay large-form-factor front backplane configuration. Connector keying and cable routing match Lenovo's OEM chassis design, eliminating fitment guesswork during install or swap-out.
• Factory-New OEM Component: Sourced channel-direct, factory-new — not a repackaged pull or grey-market part. For production servers where cable failures cause unplanned downtime, provenance matters.
• Country of Origin: Mexico (MX): Manufactured in Mexico under Lenovo's supply chain — relevant for procurement teams tracking component origin for compliance or audit purposes.

Integration & Compatibility

The 4X97A87506 is specific to the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 with the 8x3.5-inch front drive backplane option. Verify your SR650 V3 chassis configuration and backplane part number before ordering — Lenovo offers multiple backplane and cable combinations across the SR650 V3 build matrix. If your chassis is configured with 2.5-inch bays or a different bay count, a different cable assembly is required. Consult the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 product guide or your system's maintenance manual to confirm backplane-to-cable mapping for your specific configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What server model is the 4X97A87506 compatible with?

A: The 4X97A87506 is designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 server configured with the 8x3.5-inch front drive backplane. It is not a universal SAS/SATA cable — verify your specific backplane option before ordering.

Q: Does this cable support both SAS and SATA drives?

A: Yes. The 4X97A87506 supports both SAS and SATA protocols, allowing the SR650 V3's 8-bay front backplane to accommodate a mix of enterprise SAS and SATA drives on the same cable assembly.

Q: Is this a genuine Lenovo OEM part or an aftermarket cable?

A: This is a genuine, factory-new Lenovo OEM part sourced channel-direct — not an aftermarket or grey-market substitute.

Q: What does the 10 lb shipping weight reflect?

A: The 10 lb figure is the distribution-recorded weight, which typically reflects packaged/boxed weight including protective packaging rather than the bare cable assembly weight.

James Everett

The 4X97A87506 is one of those parts that looks unremarkable on a spec sheet — it's a SAS/SATA backplane cable — but gets critical fast when an SR650 V3 loses a storage path mid-production. The dual SAS/SATA interface means the same cable serves both protocol types on the 8x3.5-inch front backplane, which matters when a storage admin needs to mix drive types without re-cabling.

Technical Highlights:

• SAS/SATA Dual Protocol: One cable assembly covers both SAS and SATA signal paths on the SR650 V3's 8-bay front backplane — no secondary cable needed when mixing drive types in the same chassis.
• OEM Fitment: Connector keying is specific to the SR650 V3 8x3.5-inch backplane configuration, meaning no adapters, no pin-count mismatches, no backplane negotiation failures from non-OEM cable geometry.
• Country of Origin — Mexico: Relevant for federal procurement and ITAR-adjacent programs where component origin tracking is part of compliance documentation.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your SR650 V3's specific backplane option before ordering — Lenovo builds this server with multiple backplane configurations (8x3.5, 16x2.5, NVMe variants), each requiring a distinct cable assembly. The 4X97A87506 is not interchangeable across configurations.
• The 10 lb packaged weight is atypical for a signal cable and likely reflects the full kit packaging; plan rack-side storage accordingly if keeping a spare on-hand in a dense data center environment.

Best fit for data center teams maintaining or expanding ThinkSystem SR650 V3 deployments running large-form-factor SAS/SATA storage pools — particularly in environments where OEM cable provenance is required for warranty or service contract compliance.