Lenovo 4X97A96842 SR630 V4 8X2.5IN G5 NVME Cable KIT

Lenovo 4X97A96842 SR630 V4 8x2.5-Inch Gen 5 NVMe Cable Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A96842 is a factory-new NVMe cable kit engineered for the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 server platform. It provides the internal wiring harness required to connect eight 2.5-inch Gen 5 NVMe drive bays to the server's storage backplane — a necessary component when provisioning an all-NVMe storage configuration or expanding beyond the default cable set. If you're deploying high-density NVMe storage in an SR630 V4 chassis, the 4X97A96842 supplies the signal paths that make the drive array visible to the host. Without the correct cable kit, Gen 5 NVMe drives installed in these bays will not be recognized by the system controller.

Compatibility

Designed exclusively for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V4 server chassis configured with an 8x 2.5-inch front drive bay assembly. The Gen 5 NVMe interface requirement means this kit is specific to Gen 5-capable backplane and controller pairings within the SR630 V4 platform — it is not interchangeable with SR630 V3, SR650, or other ThinkSystem chassis that use different bay geometries or backplane connector standards. Verify your SR630 V4 chassis configuration and target storage controller before ordering. For broader server component accessories, confirm the exact bay count and backplane revision in your system's hardware maintenance manual.

Installation Notes

Installation requires accessing the SR630 V4 chassis interior per Lenovo's hardware maintenance guide for the SR630 V4. The kit ships from Mexico (Country of Origin: MX) and weighs 10 lb — account for shipping weight when calculating freight for multi-unit orders. No toolless installation should be assumed; consult the SR630 V4 service documentation for torque and routing requirements specific to the Gen 5 NVMe cable path before committing cables to final positions.