Lenovo 4X97A96841 SR630 V4 4X2.5IN BP Sas/sata Cable KIT

Lenovo 4X97A96841 SR630 V4 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Cable Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A96841 is a SAS/SATA backplane cable kit purpose-built for the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 server configured with a 4x2.5-inch drive backplane. If you're adding or replacing storage backplane cabling in an SR630 V4 — during initial rack build, a drive cage upgrade, or a maintenance swap — this kit delivers the correct connectors and routing geometry for that chassis. Using the wrong cable here means mismatched signaling or physical misfit; the 4X97A96841 eliminates that variable.

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V4 server platform with the 4x2.5-inch small form-factor drive backplane configuration. This cable kit supports both SAS and SATA interface drive populations, making it compatible with either SAS HDDs/SSDs or SATA HDDs/SSDs installed in that bay configuration. It is not a universal cable — do not use with SR630 V3 or earlier generations, SR650, or other ThinkSystem chassis, as backplane pinouts and connector positions differ between platforms. If your SR630 V4 uses an 8x2.5-inch or alternate backplane, verify the matching cable kit part number before ordering.

Installation Notes

Route and seat all connectors fully before powering on — partial seating on SAS/SATA backplane cables is a common source of drive non-detection. Lenovo server backplane cables are routed through defined cable channels in the SR630 V4 chassis; follow the chassis service guide for correct routing to avoid pinch points near fan modules. No special tooling is required for the cable connection itself, though a Torx screwdriver is needed if removing the backplane bracket during the swap. Weight is 10.00 lb as shipped including packaging.