Lenovo 4X97B05124 Thinksystem Signal Cable 2 for RAID 4450/5450/9450-16I 8GB Adapter to 10X2.5INCH

Lenovo 4X97B05124 ThinkSystem Signal Cable 2 for RAID Adapter to 10x2.5" Drive Bay

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97B05124 is a purpose-built internal signal cable that bridges ThinkSystem RAID 4450, 5450, and 9450-16i 8GB Flash adapters to a 10x2.5-inch drive backplane. If you are wiring up a high-density 2.5-inch drive configuration behind one of these adapters and need the correct factory cable — this is the part. Using a generic or mismatched cable risks signal integrity issues across the SAS/SATA lanes serving all ten drives, making the correct Lenovo-specified cable the only sensible choice for a production build.

Compatibility

Designed for use with the following Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID adapters: Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID 4450-16i 8GB Flash, RAID 5450-16i 8GB Flash, and RAID 9450-16i 8GB Flash. The cable terminates at a 10x2.5-inch drive backplane — confirm your server chassis backplane matches this configuration before ordering. This cable is not interchangeable with the Signal Cable 1 variant or with backplanes supporting 3.5-inch drives. Verify your specific ThinkSystem server model's hardware maintenance manual to confirm 4X97B05124 is listed as the correct signal cable assembly for your backplane slot.

Installation Notes

Route the cable between the RAID adapter and the target backplane connector per the ThinkSystem server's cabling guide — incorrect routing in dense 2.5-inch bays can pinch the cable and degrade signal on all attached drives. Manufactured in Mexico and sourced factory-new through server storage components distribution. No tools beyond standard server assembly are required for cable installation, but consult the server's hardware maintenance manual for backplane connector orientation before seating.