Lenovo 4XH7A80451 SR630 2.5 U.2 10-BAY BP KIT V2

Lenovo 4XH7A80451 SR630 2.5" U.2 10-Bay Backplane Kit V2

Overview

The Lenovo 4XH7A80451 is a factory-new backplane kit that expands the ThinkSystem SR630 1U rack server with a 10-bay, 2.5-inch U.2 drive cage — the V2 revision engineered for high-density NVMe and SAS/SATA storage configurations where maximizing drive count within a 1U footprint is a hard requirement. If you are deploying the SR630 as a storage-forward compute node — surveillance archive, video analytics server, or data-intensive edge workload — this kit is the mechanism that unlocks the full 10-bay front-bay complement without sourcing a pre-configured CTO chassis.

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 (7X01, 7X02) 1U rack server platform. The U.2 interface supports NVMe solid-state drives as well as SAS/SATA 2.5-inch drives depending on the installed HBA or RAID adapter. Confirm your SR630's current backplane topology and storage controller before ordering — the SR630 supports multiple backplane configurations, and the 10-bay U.2 layout requires a compatible NVMe-capable storage controller (such as the ThinkSystem 430-8i or equivalent) to address all bays. This kit is not compatible with the SR630 V3 or any other ThinkSystem chassis outside the SR630 V1/V2 generation. For network video recorders and storage-dense surveillance infrastructure, pair with compatible server storage drives and verify controller support against Lenovo's ServerProven compatibility list.

Installation Notes

Installation requires partial chassis disassembly of the SR630 — remove existing backplane assembly, route the U.2 signal and power cables to the new 10-bay backplane, and seat the assembly into the front bay bracket. Lenovo's ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual covers the exact cable routing sequence; follow the ESD precautions and torque guidance specified there. The 4XH7A80451 ships at 2.00 lb, consistent with a bare backplane PCB and bracket assembly. No drives are included — source 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe or SAS/SATA drives separately, ensuring Lenovo ServerProven certification for warranty-safe operation.