Lenovo 4X97A97253 Thinksystem V4 1U/2U COM Port Upgrade KIT

Lenovo 4X97A97253 ThinkSystem V4 1U/2U COM Port Upgrade Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A97253 is a COM port upgrade kit designed for ThinkSystem V4 servers in 1U and 2U rack form factors. If your deployment requires a serial COM port — for out-of-band console access, legacy serial device integration, or BIOS-level management without a network dependency — this kit adds that physical interface where the base server configuration does not include one. Sourced factory-new and genuine, the 4X97A97253 is the correct Lenovo-qualified part for V4-generation ThinkSystem platforms.

Compatibility

Designed for Lenovo ThinkSystem V4 generation rack servers in 1U and 2U configurations. Verify your specific ThinkSystem model's option compatibility matrix before ordering — V4 servers share the upgrade kit designation across the platform generation, but slot availability and chassis layout vary by model. This kit is not interchangeable with ThinkSystem V2 or V3 generation hardware. If you are expanding a rack server deployment and need to maintain serial console access for switches, UPS units, or legacy serial appliances, confirm the target server's available expansion bays against Lenovo's options guide for your chassis.

Installation Notes

Installation is internal to the server chassis and requires powering down the system and following ESD precautions standard for rack server component work. The kit is sourced from Mexico (country of origin: MX) and carries UNSPSC code 43211600. No additional cabling or external adapters are documented in the available evidence — verify required cabling with Lenovo's configuration documentation for your specific ThinkSystem V4 model before proceeding.