Lenovo 4X97B03864 SR650 V4 4X3.5IN Front NVME Cable KIT

Lenovo 4X97B03864 SR650 V4 Front NVMe Cable Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97B03864 is a front NVMe cable kit designed for the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 server, enabling four 3.5-inch front drive bays to connect via NVMe to the system backplane. If you're configuring an SR650 V4 with NVMe storage in the front 3.5-inch positions — rather than the default SAS/SATA backplane path — this kit provides the internal cable infrastructure that makes that layout possible. Without it, those front bays cannot present NVMe storage to the host. This is a factory-new, genuine Lenovo option part sourced through commercial distribution channels.

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V4 server platform. The 4X97B03864 supports configurations using four 3.5-inch front NVMe drive bays. It is not compatible with SR650 V2 or V3 generations, nor with 2.5-inch front bay configurations — the bay count, backplane connector layout, and cable routing differ between generations. Verify your SR650 V4 chassis bay configuration and backplane model before ordering; mixed SAS/NVMe front bay configurations may require additional or different cabling options within the server accessories family.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed inside the SR650 V4 chassis with the server powered down and disconnected. Route cables per Lenovo's SR650 V4 maintenance documentation — incorrect routing can obstruct airflow across the drive cage and thermal sensors. Confirm backplane NVMe connector availability before installation; the SR650 V4 supports multiple backplane configurations, not all of which expose front NVMe paths by default. Weight of the kit as shipped is 10.00 lb including packaging.