Lenovo 4X97A88521 SR630 V3 M.2 NVME 2-BAY RAID Cable KIT

Lenovo 4X97A88521 SR630 V3 M.2 NVMe 2-Bay RAID Cable Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A88521 is a factory-configured cable kit that enables a 2-bay M.2 NVMe RAID configuration inside the ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server. If you're provisioning SR630 V3 nodes for boot-drive redundancy or NVMe-based OS mirroring, this kit supplies the routing hardware needed to connect two M.2 drives through the server's onboard RAID path — without resorting to field-fabricated cabling that introduces signal integrity risk in a dense 1U chassis. At 0.25 lb and designed to fit within the SR630 V3's internal geometry (5.90 x 9.40 x 2.20 in), it's a drop-in addition during initial build or field upgrade, not an afterthought.

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server platform. This kit is purpose-built for that chassis — do not assume cross-compatibility with SR630 V1/V2 or other ThinkSystem 1U platforms (SR650 V3, SR530, etc.) without verifying Lenovo's option compatibility matrix for your specific server configuration. The NVMe interface targets M.2 form-factor drives only; SATA M.2 drives are not supported on this cable path. Confirm your SR630 V3's backplane and onboard RAID controller support dual M.2 NVMe RAID before ordering — the cable kit is one component of a multi-part RAID enablement that may also require a RAID adapter option depending on your build.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed inside the SR630 V3 chassis with the server powered down and rails extended or removed per Lenovo's maintenance guidelines. Route cables according to the SR630 V3 hardware maintenance guide — improper routing in a 1U chassis can obstruct airflow and cause thermal events under sustained load. Verify cable seating at both the M.2 bay connector and the RAID controller header before closing the chassis; a partially seated NVMe cable will cause drive non-detection rather than degraded performance, making the fault harder to diagnose without reseating.