Lenovo 4XH7A86660 Thinksystem V3 2U 8X2.5 Anybay Backplane GEN5 Option KIT

Lenovo 4XH7A86660 ThinkSystem V3 2U 8x2.5 AnyBay Backplane Gen5 Option Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4XH7A86660 is a factory-new Gen5 AnyBay backplane option kit designed for ThinkSystem V3 2U servers configured with eight 2.5-inch drive bays. AnyBay architecture supports mixed NVMe and SAS/SATA population in the same backplane — eliminating the need to commit to a single protocol at purchase time and allowing phased NVMe migration without a chassis swap. At 5 lb, this is a structural drive-bay component shipped from Lenovo's Mexico manufacturing facility.

Compatibility

Designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem V3 server platform in 2U form factor configurations requiring an 8x 2.5-inch AnyBay Gen5 backplane. This kit targets ThinkSystem V3 2U models — verify your server's backplane bay count and slot position against Lenovo's ThinkSystem V3 hardware documentation before ordering, as multiple backplane configurations exist across the server storage expansion lineup. PCIe Gen5 signaling requires a compatible Gen5-capable host controller or direct CPU attachment; pairing with a Gen4 HBA will cap drive bandwidth at Gen4 rates. Confirm your server's storage controller and CPU lane allocation support Gen5 AnyBay prior to installation.

Installation Notes

Installation requires physical access to the server chassis and removal of existing backplane hardware where applicable. AnyBay backplanes route both NVMe (direct PCIe) and SAS/SATA (via expander or HBA) signals simultaneously — cabling requirements differ by drive protocol. Ensure all power and data cables match the V3 platform routing before seating drives. Country of origin is Mexico (MX); UNSPSC code 43211600 classifies this as a computer storage device component.