Lenovo 4XH7A83862 SR630 V3 7MM Sata/nvme Non-raid CB

Lenovo 4XH7A83862 SR630 V3 7mm SATA/NVMe Non-RAID Cable Backplane

Overview

The Lenovo 4XH7A83862 is a 7mm SATA/NVMe non-RAID cable backplane designed specifically for the ThinkSystem SR630 V3 rack server. If you are configuring an SR630 V3 without a RAID controller — running software RAID, a hypervisor with direct pass-through, or simply connecting drives directly to the platform controller — this is the correct internal cable/backplane option for 7mm drive bays. The non-RAID designation matters: this component bypasses hardware RAID and presents drives directly to the host, which is the preferred topology for NVMe pass-through in virtualization environments and for storage workloads managed at the OS or hypervisor layer.

The 4XH7A83862 supports both NVMe and SATA interfaces, giving you flexibility to populate the SR630 V3 with either SATA SSDs or NVMe drives in the same bay configuration — useful when building mixed-media storage pools or transitioning from SATA to NVMe incrementally without a chassis change.

Key Features

• Dual-interface support (NVMe and SATA): The backplane handles both NVMe and SATA drive types, so you are not locked into a single drive technology at purchase time. This matters when storage strategy may shift — for example, starting with SATA SSDs and migrating lanes to NVMe without replacing the backplane.
• Non-RAID / direct-attach topology: No hardware RAID controller sits between the drives and the host. This is the correct choice for NVMe pass-through VM deployments, software-defined storage (Ceph, vSAN, Storage Spaces Direct), and any workload where the OS or hypervisor manages data protection directly rather than a RAID ASIC.
• SR630 V3 platform-specific fit: Engineered to the mechanical and electrical specifications of the ThinkSystem SR630 V3. Using platform-matched internal components avoids compatibility gaps that can arise with third-party cables in high-density 1U chassis where connector alignment and signal integrity tolerances are tight.
• 7mm drive bay format: Targets slim 7mm drive form factors, relevant when the SR630 V3 configuration calls for low-profile storage in space-constrained bay arrangements.
• Manufactured in Mexico (country of origin: MX): Noted for supply-chain and import documentation purposes. Verify TAA compliance requirements against current procurement rules if this unit is destined for a U.S. federal or state government contract.

Integration and Compatibility

The 4XH7A83862 is a platform-specific internal component for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V3. It is not a universal backplane — confirm your SR630 V3 chassis configuration code and bay type before ordering. NVMe and SATA drive population rules for the SR630 V3 are governed by Lenovo's configuration guide for that platform; consult the SR630 V3 product guide to verify which drive slots this backplane serves and whether any firmware or controller card prerequisites apply. This component carries UNSPSC code 43211600 (computer data storage products) and weighs 10 lb as shipped.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Lenovo 4XH7A83862 compatible with RAID controllers in the SR630 V3?

A: No. The 4XH7A83862 is a non-RAID cable backplane. It connects drives directly to the platform controller without a hardware RAID ASIC. If you need hardware RAID, you need a different SR630 V3 backplane option paired with a supported RAID adapter.

Q: Does this backplane support both NVMe and SATA drives simultaneously?

A: The 4XH7A83862 supports both NVMe and SATA interfaces. Whether both types can be populated simultaneously in the same backplane depends on the SR630 V3 configuration guide — consult Lenovo's platform documentation for mixed-drive population rules.

Q: What drive form factor does the 4XH7A83862 target?

A: This backplane is designed for 7mm drives, as indicated by the product designation. Confirm drive height compatibility with Lenovo's SR630 V3 configuration guide before populating.

Q: Is the 4XH7A83862 TAA compliant for U.S. government procurement?

A: The country of origin is Mexico (MX). TAA compliance depends on the specific contract vehicle and applicable trade agreement rules in effect at time of purchase. Verify current TAA status through Lenovo's government procurement documentation or your contracting officer.

Eden Phillips

The 4XH7A83862 is one of those components that looks unremarkable until you get the wrong one — a non-RAID backplane in a build expecting hardware RAID, or the inverse, causes a configuration failure that surfaces only after the chassis is racked. The NVMe and SATA dual-interface design gives the SR630 V3 deployer real flexibility, but the non-RAID topology is the decision point: if your workload relies on a hardware RAID controller, this is not the correct part.

Technical Highlights:

• Non-RAID direct-attach: Drives connect to the host controller without an interposing RAID ASIC — correct for NVMe pass-through in VMware vSphere/ESXi or Hyper-V configurations where the hypervisor manages storage directly.
• NVMe + SATA interface support: The dual-interface capability means the same backplane serves SATA SSD populations today and NVMe populations in a future refresh, reducing the hardware change footprint when upgrading storage tiers.
• 7mm form factor specificity: The 7mm designation scopes this to slim drives; mixing in standard 9.5mm or 15mm drives will not fit mechanically — verify drive spec sheets before ordering media to pair with this backplane.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the SR630 V3 chassis configuration code before ordering — Lenovo's SR630 V3 platform supports multiple backplane variants by bay count, drive size, and interface type; the 4XH7A83862 is not interchangeable across all configurations.
• Country of origin is Mexico; for federal procurement under TAA-restricted contracts, validate compliance status at the time of purchase rather than assuming.

This component is the right fit for SR630 V3 deployments running software-defined storage or hypervisor-native storage management where hardware RAID introduces unnecessary complexity or latency — specifically NVMe pass-through builds in dense virtualization or AI inference server racks.