Lenovo 4X97A96846 SR630 V4 10X2.5IN G5 Anybay Sas/sata CBL

Lenovo 4X97A96846 SR630 V4 10x2.5in G5 Anybay SAS/SATA Cable Assembly

The Lenovo 4X97A96846 is a factory-new SAS/SATA cable assembly engineered for the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 server platform, specifically designed to connect the 10x2.5-inch Gen 5 Anybay backplane to the system's storage controller. If you're configuring or expanding storage in an SR630 V4 chassis, this is the OEM cable that ensures signal integrity and a verified mechanical fit — not a third-party substitute that may cause backplane detection errors or void server warranty.

Key Features

• Dual-protocol SAS/SATA interface: supports both SAS and SATA drive populations on the same backplane, giving you flexibility to mix enterprise SAS HDDs or SSDs alongside SATA media without a separate cable run for each protocol.
• Anybay G5 backplane compatibility: the Anybay architecture on the SR630 V4 allows each bay to be assigned to SAS, SATA, or NVMe depending on configuration — this cable handles the SAS/SATA side of that equation, so your bay assignment flexibility is preserved.
• 10x2.5-inch drive bay coverage: a single cable assembly services all ten 2.5-inch small form factor bays in the relevant backplane zone, keeping internal cable routing clean and airflow unobstructed in a dense 1U chassis.
• Manufactured in Mexico (MX): country of origin is documented, which matters for TAA-compliance tracking in federal and regulated procurement environments.
• OEM Lenovo part: sourced as a genuine Lenovo component — not a gray-market substitute — ensuring compatibility with Lenovo XClarity firmware validation and avoiding backplane discovery faults that generic cables can introduce.

Integration & Compatibility

The 4X97A96846 is specific to the ThinkSystem SR630 V4 with the 10x2.5-inch G5 Anybay backplane configuration. Before ordering, confirm your SR630 V4 chassis order code includes the Anybay backplane option — SR630 V4 configurations with NVMe-only or SAS-only backplanes use different cable assemblies. This part carries UNSPSC code 26121624 (electronic cable assemblies), consistent with its classification as a structured internal interconnect rather than a standalone drive or controller.

If you are expanding an existing SR630 V4 deployment or replacing a damaged internal cable, verify the backplane generation (G5) matches your installed chassis — earlier SR630 variants use different connectors and this cable will not seat correctly in a G4 backplane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What server platform is the Lenovo 4X97A96846 designed for?

A: The 4X97A96846 is designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V4 server, paired with the 10x2.5-inch Gen 5 Anybay backplane configuration.

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

A: Yes. The 4X97A96846 supports both SAS and SATA interfaces, allowing you to populate the Anybay backplane with either drive type or a mix of both.

Q: Will this cable fit an SR630 V3 or earlier chassis?

A: The 4X97A96846 is specified for the SR630 V4 G5 Anybay backplane. Earlier SR630 generations use different backplane connectors — do not assume physical compatibility without verifying the backplane part number in your chassis.

Q: What is the country of origin for this part?

A: Mexico (MX), as documented in the manufacturer distribution data. This is relevant for TAA-compliance verification in federal procurement.

Eden Phillips

The 4X97A96846 is one of those parts that looks trivial until it's the reason your SR630 V4 backplane isn't presenting drives to XClarity — the dual SAS/SATA interface on the G5 Anybay design means the cable carries protocol signaling, not just power, and a wrong-generation or third-party substitute will cause intermittent drive discovery failures that are genuinely hard to trace back to the cable.

Technical Highlights:

• SAS/SATA dual-protocol support: a single cable assembly handles both SAS and SATA signaling to the 10x2.5-inch Anybay backplane, preserving the SR630 V4's per-bay protocol flexibility without splitting into separate cable runs.
• G5 Anybay backplane-specific fit: the connector and pinout are generation-specific — this is not an interchangeable SAS cable; it is mechanically and electrically matched to the SR630 V4 G5 backplane.
• Documented country of origin (MX): Mexico manufacturing origin is confirmed in distribution data, supporting TAA-compliance documentation for federal or regulated procurement workflows.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your SR630 V4 order code specifies the Anybay backplane before ordering — SR630 V4 configurations with straight NVMe-only or SAS-only backplanes use different cable part numbers.
• Do not install this cable in SR630 V3 or earlier chassis — G5 Anybay connectors are not backward-compatible, and forcing the connector risks backplane damage.

This part is the right call for SR630 V4 deployments undergoing storage expansion, internal cable replacement after physical damage, or integration into a new build where the Anybay backplane was ordered without the cable included in the option kit.