Lenovo 4X97B05126 Thinksystem Signal Cable 2 for RAID 4450/5450/9450-8/16I 8GB Adapter to 8X2.5INC

Lenovo 4X97B05126 ThinkSystem Signal Cable 2 for RAID Adapter to 2.5" Drive Backplane

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97B05126 is a factory-new signal cable designed to connect ThinkSystem RAID adapters — specifically the 4450, 5450, and 9450-8i/16i series with 8GB cache — to an 8x2.5-inch drive backplane. If you are commissioning or expanding a ThinkSystem server with one of these adapters and need the physical data path between the controller and the 2.5-inch drive cage, the 4X97B05126 is the required interconnect. Substituting a generic or off-brand cable risks compatibility issues at the controller interface and is not supported by Lenovo's configuration tool.

Compatibility

This cable is specified for use with the following Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID adapters: ThinkSystem RAID 4450-8i 2GB/4450-16i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 Adapters, ThinkSystem RAID 5450-8i 2GB/5450-16i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen5 Adapters, and ThinkSystem RAID 9450-8i 8GB/9450-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen5 Adapters. The cable interfaces specifically with 8x2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplanes in compatible ThinkSystem server chassis. Verify the target server's configuration matrix in the Lenovo ServerProven or System Configuration Guide for your specific ThinkSystem model before ordering — backplane connector positions and cable routing vary by chassis generation.

Installation Notes

Route the 4X97B05126 according to the cable management guidelines in your ThinkSystem server's Hardware Maintenance Manual to avoid strain on the connector and interference with airflow. The cable ships from Mexico (country of origin: MX) and is sourced as a genuine Lenovo spare/option part — not a third-party substitute. UNSPSC commodity code 26121620 (signal cables and wiring harnesses) applies for procurement classification.